English expression
Give the green light
Meaning
To give permission for something to begin or go ahead.
In a sentence
The manager gave the green light to the training project.
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English expression
Get your ducks in a row
Meaning
To organise everything and prepare properly before something happens.
In a sentence
We need to get our ducks in a row before applying for the grant.
English expression
Get it off your chest
Meaning
To talk about something that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty.
In a sentence
If the argument is still bothering you, get it off your chest with someone you trust.
English expression
Get carried away
Meaning
To become so excited or involved that you lose control of what you say or do.
In a sentence
I got carried away at the book sale and bought more than I could carry.
English expression
Get bent out of shape
Meaning
To become very angry or upset.
In a sentence
I got bent out of shape when the booking disappeared from my account.
English expression
From scratch
Meaning
From the beginning, without using an existing version as a starting point.
In a sentence
We built the new timetable from scratch.
English expression
Few and far between
Meaning
Rare or not available very often.
In a sentence
Affordable flats near the station are few and far between.
English expression
Every now and then
Meaning
Occasionally, rather than regularly or very often.
In a sentence
I visit my old neighbourhood every now and then.
English expression
Drive a hard bargain
Meaning
To negotiate firmly to get terms that are strongly in your favour.
In a sentence
The buyer drove a hard bargain and secured free delivery.
English expression
Down to the wire
Meaning
Continuing until the last possible moment, with the result or completion still uncertain.
In a sentence
The match went down to the wire before our team scored the winning point.
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