English expression
Out of sight, out of mind
Meaning
People easily forget things or people they do not see.
In a sentence
I keep my exercise mat by the door; otherwise, it is out of sight, out of mind.
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English expression
Out of your depth
Meaning
Lacking the knowledge, experience or skills needed to handle a situation.
In a sentence
I felt out of my depth when the discussion turned to advanced statistics.
English expression
Once and for all
Meaning
Completely and finally, so the issue does not need to be dealt with again.
In a sentence
Let us settle the meeting time once and for all.
English expression
On the spur of the moment
Meaning
Suddenly, without planning in advance.
In a sentence
On the spur of the moment, we decided to visit the museum.
English expression
On a shoestring
Meaning
Using a very small amount of money.
In a sentence
We organised the exhibition on a shoestring.
English expression
Not lift a finger
Meaning
To make no effort to help or do something.
In a sentence
He did not lift a finger while the rest of us cleaned the hall.
English expression
No strings attached
Meaning
With no conditions or obligations expected in return.
In a sentence
She offered me the spare desk with no strings attached.
English expression
Make your day
Meaning
To make you feel very happy.
In a sentence
A message from my old teacher would make my day.
English expression
Make light of
Meaning
To treat something serious as if it is unimportant or not a problem.
In a sentence
Please do not make light of her concerns about the workload.
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Make a name for yourself
Meaning
To become well known or respected for what you do.
In a sentence
She made a name for herself as a patient and creative teacher.
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