having a lot of importance and interest for somebody
close to one's heart
to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left
to run out of
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
to hit the nail on the head
to accept that something unpleasant is true and start to deal with the situation
to face the problem
to watch or take care of something or someone
to keep an eye on
to give someone help
to give a hand
to say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone
to put one's foot in
do something as fast as possible and try to finish it before a certain time
against the clock
something that is very easy to do
a piece of cake
a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill
a dark horse
a way of life in modern society, in which people compete with each other for power and money
rat race
in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be punished
in hot water
