English expression
Let the dust settle
Meaning
To wait until a confusing or emotional situation becomes calmer before acting.
In a sentence
Let the dust settle after the move before deciding what else to change.
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English expression
Let bygones be bygones
Meaning
To stop holding on to past disagreements or wrongs and move on.
In a sentence
After discussing the misunderstanding, we agreed to let bygones be bygones.
English expression
Leave someone in the lurch
Meaning
To leave someone without help at a time when they are depending on you.
In a sentence
Cancelling at the last minute would leave the organisers in the lurch.
English expression
Kick yourself
Meaning
To feel annoyed with yourself for a mistake or a missed opportunity.
In a sentence
I could kick myself for forgetting to attach the file.
English expression
Keep your head above water
Meaning
To just manage to cope, especially with financial difficulties or a heavy workload.
In a sentence
We are keeping our heads above water, but the unexpected bills are difficult.
English expression
Keep a low profile
Meaning
To avoid attracting attention to yourself.
In a sentence
I kept a low profile during my first week and listened carefully.
English expression
Jump at the chance
Meaning
To accept an opportunity eagerly.
In a sentence
I would jump at the chance to study with that teacher.
English expression
In the pipeline
Meaning
Being planned or developed and expected to happen later.
In a sentence
We have two new workshops in the pipeline.
English expression
In the nick of time
Meaning
Just before it would have been too late.
In a sentence
We reached the platform in the nick of time and caught the last train.
English expression
In the blink of an eye
Meaning
Extremely quickly or in a very short time.
In a sentence
The cat disappeared through the gate in the blink of an eye.
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