Phrases & Expressions

To use a good opportunity or situation to get something useful.

• Take advantage of this special offer.
• We took advantage of the sunny weather and went to the beach.

To not completely believe something; to be skeptical about it.

• He tends to exaggerate, so take his stories with a grain of salt.
• You should take that rumour with a grain of salt.

Used to say that a job or activity is finished.

• Okay everyone, that's a wrap!
• We finished the filming, that's a wrap.

Someone or something that a person loves very much and is extremely proud of.

• His youngest daughter is the apple of his eye.
• This antique watch is the apple of her eye.

Something extra that makes a good thing even better.

• Winning the prize was the icing on the cake.
• The view was the icing on the cake.

Used to say that there is no limit to what someone can achieve.

• With hard work, the sky's the limit.
• She believes the sky's the limit for her career.

To spend less money because you have less than before.

• We had to tighten our belts after the recession.
• They are tightening their belts to save for a house.

To spend less money because you have less income or need to save.

• We had to tighten the belt this year.
• The company is tightening its belt.

Everyone has different preferences and should be allowed to choose what they like.

• You love horror films and I don't, but to each his own.
• Well, to each their own; I prefer tea over coffee.

Completely and thoroughly, including every part of a place or organization.

• The room was cleaned from top to bottom.
• He searched the house top to bottom for the lost ring.