Phrases & Expressions

So hot it is almost unbearable.

• It's hot as hell in here!
• The desert was hot as hell.

Put in the fewest words possible.

• In a nutshell, we lost.
• The plan, in a nutshell, is to save money.

In a difficult or dangerous situation that is hard to deal with.

• The company will be in deep water if sales keep falling.
• He got into deep water when he borrowed money he couldn't repay.

In serious trouble or difficulty.

• He's in hot water with the boss.
• I'll be in hot water if I'm late.

In a way that is easy to understand, avoiding technical terms.

• Can you explain that in plain English?
• The report is written in plain English.

During the near future, without thinking about later effects.

• Cutting staff may save money in the short run.
• In the short run, prices are likely to rise.

Of a person, very healthy and fit.

• At eighty, he's still in tip-top shape.
• She trains every day to stay in tip-top shape.

A person who has many different skills and can do many types of work.

• He's a real jack of all trades, fixing plumbing and electronics.
• We need a jack of all trades for this project.

To be willing to listen to and consider different ideas or opinions.

• You should keep an open mind about the new proposal.
• Please keep an open mind and hear everyone's view.

To remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation.

• Try to keep cool, even when things get stressful.
• She managed to keep cool during the emergency.