A blessing in disguise - Ex: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to start my own business.
Meaning: Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
Bite the bullet - Ex: I didn’t want to go to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get it done.
Meaning: To endure a difficult situation bravely.
Break the ice - Ex: To break the ice at the party, I started with a few jokes.
To make people feel more comfortable in a new situation.
By the book - Ex.: She always does everything by the book, so her reports are always perfect.
To do things exactly as the rules say.
Call it a day - Ex.: We’ve been working for hours. Let’s call it a day and finish this tomorrow.
To stop working for the day.
Cry over spilled milk Ex.: There’s no use crying over spilled milk. Let’s just focus on fixing the problem.
To waste time worrying about something that has already happened.
Cut to the chase Ex.: I don’t have much time, so let’s cut to the chase. What’s the main issue?
To get to the main point without wasting time.
Get a taste of your own medicine Ex.: When she was late for the meeting, she got a taste of her own medicine.
To experience the same bad treatment you have given to others.
In hot water Ex.: I’m in hot water because I forgot my sister’s birthday.
In trouble.
Let the cat out of the bag Ex.: I didn’t mean to let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
To reveal a secret accidentally.
Miss the boat Ex.: I missed the boat on the sale because I waited too long to buy the item.
To miss an opportunity.
Once in a blue moon Ex.: I only see my cousin once in a blue moon since she lives so far away.
Very rarely.
Piece of cake Ex.: The test was a piece of cake; I finished it in no time.
Something very easy to do.
Pull someone’s leg Ex.: Are you pulling my leg, or is it really going to snow tomorrow?
To tease or joke with someone.
Put all your eggs in one basket Ex.: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. It’s better to have multiple plans.
To risk everything on one plan or idea.
Raining cats and dogs Ex.: We had to cancel our picnic because it was raining cats and dogs.
Raining very heavily.
