close to my heart
of deep interest and concern to one
run out of time
to have no more time to do or complete something
hit the nail on the head
to doing or saying something that is precisely right
(let's) face it
it's necessary to understand something is true and accept it
be in hot water
in a troublesome or difficult situation
put your foot in it
to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt
working against the clock
In a great hurry, as fast as possible
keep an eye
to watch someone or something or stay informed about the person's behavior
give a hand
help someone in an action or enterprise
not my cup of tea
not what one likes or is interested in
a piece of cake
something easily done
you're a dark horse!
a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill
the rat race
a way of life in modern society, in which people compete with each other for power and money
break the ice
to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other
learn by heart
to learn something so well that it can be written or recited without thinking; to memorize something.
let your hair down
to feel relaxed and comfortable enough to act and do what you want.
