Learn some English idioms

A hot potato     Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

A penny for your thoughts     A way of asking what someone is thinking

Actions speak louder than words       People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say

Add insult to injury      To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation

Getting fired turned out to be a blessing in disguise. – Getting fired (normally a

negative event) turned out to be a good thing

These red poppies are a dime a dozen. – These red poppies are very common

Don’t beat around the bush. – Just say what you really mean

After some reflection, he decided to bite the bullet. – After some reflection, he decided to do the undesirable thing he was avoiding

I’m going to call it a night. – I’m going to bed

He’s got a chip on his shoulder. – He’s holding onto a grudge or grievance that’s making him very angry or callous

Would you cut me some slack? – Don’t be so hard on me

Don’t cut any corners. – Don’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy work

She let things get out of hand. – She lets things get out of control

I’m going back to the drawing board. – I’m going to start over

Hang in there. – Stick with it