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an action or remark considered to be unfair or cruel
below the belt >>> IDIOM in context: Workmates sometimes use personal information to hit their rivals for promotion below the belt.
if you need to spend less money or be careful how you spend it
tighten your belt >>> IDIOM in context: I heard a lot of people discussing about layoffs this year, so I think we need to tighten our belts to save some money.
You use this idiom to ask people to find an idea or solve a problem by thinking about it.
put on your thinking cap >>> IDIOM in context: We have a serious problem with this project so, we need to put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
This idiom is used to say that you are annoyed, indignant or embarrassed.
hot under the collar >>> IDIOM in context: If his colleagues don't agree with her, Jane always gets hot under the collar.
You say something without any preparation or previous thought.
off the cuff >>> IDIOM in context: This famous actress speaks off the cuff quite often and handles this situation quite well. I wonder how she does it.
We use this idiom to say that something fits perfectly.
fit like a glove >>> IDIOM in context: This dress fits you like a glove
When people work in close association, we say they are ...
hand in glove >>> IDIOM in context: This criminal is hand in glove with high officials, this is why he hasn't been punished for his crimes so far.
You use this idiom when you want to say "immediately" or "without hesitation"
at the drop of a hat >>> IDIOM in context: If somebody offered me your job, I'd take it at the drop of a hat.
This idiom is used to express admiration for something or someone.
take one's hat off to ... >>> IDIOM in context: I take my hat off to your brother! He is running his own successful business at only 23 years old!
We use this idiom to refer to clothes bought in a standard size in a shop and are not made specially for you.
off the peg >>> IDIOM in context: Celebrities don't buy clothes off the peg, they have them made to measure.
Idiom used to mean you cover the cost with your own money
out of your own pocket >>> IDIOM in context: My friend pays for 5-star hotels and overseas trips out of her own pocket. She doesn't go on business trips.
This expression is used to describe a generous person would give anything he/she owns to help you.
give the shirt off one's back >>> IDIOM in context: Mary is a generous person, She would give the shirt off her back to help a friend in difficulty.
You use this expression to ask people to calm down.
keep your shirt on >>> IDIOM in context: Keep your shirt on until you hear the rest of the story!
Imagine how you would react if you were in a similar situation
be in someone's shoes >>> IDIOM in context: What would you do if you were in my shoes?
You use this idiom to say you do something with very little money.
on a shoestring >>> IDIOM in context: Mark traveled on a shoestring when he was a student.
You use this expression when you talk about a secret skill that can be used to gain an advantage.
an ace up one's sleeve >>> IDIOM in context: Mark's fluency in German was an ace up his sleeve. As soon as his boss found out, he was appointed project manager.
Idiom used to mean that you get ready for hard work.
roll up your sleeves >>> IDIOM in context: Our boss told us to roll up our sleeves because we have many new customers this year.
We use this idiom to refer to the person who makes all the important decisions in a family or couple.
wear the trousers (or pants) >>> The real estate agent wasn't sure who was wearing the pants in their family, so he made some negotiation mistakes.
Expression used to mean someone is restless or excited about something
ants in one's pants >>> IDIOMS in context: The child wanted to go on holiday and had ants in his pants. He still had to wait until his parents packed their bags
You use this expression to say that you are caught doing something bad or forbidden.
caught with pants down >>> IDIOMS in context: The bank clerks were doing some illegal operations when they were caught with their pants down by the manager.
Idiom used to say you do something difficult without the necessary skill or experience
fly by the seat of your pants >>> IDIOM in context: I had no idea how to do it. I was just flying by the seat of my pants.


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