Phrases & Expressions

To spread very quickly from person to person, especially on the internet.

• The video of the dancing cat went viral within a few hours.
• Her song went viral overnight.

It is obvious and does not need to be said.

• It goes without saying that we will win.
• It goes without saying that you should be polite.

A strong feeling about something that you cannot explain with reasons.

• I have a gut feeling that this plan won't work.
• Trust your gut feeling about people.

Unable to act or help because of restrictions or lack of power.

• I want to help, but my hands are tied.
• The manager felt his hands were tied.

To be very kind, generous, and caring towards others.

• Alexander has a heart of gold and always puts others before himself.
• You adopted five children? You've got a heart of gold!

To want something very much.

• Nicole has her heart set on going to New York this weekend.
• She had her heart set on the red bike, so we bought it for her.

Much better or more advanced than others.

• Her performance was head and shoulders above the rest.
• This solution is head and shoulders above the previous one.

An attitude in which someone behaves as if better or more moral than other people.

• Get off your high horse and admit you were wrong.
• He's on his high horse again about people who arrive late.

To like each other immediately when meeting for the first time.

• They hit it off right away.
• We hit it off at the party.

To continue to feel angry or resentful towards someone because of something they did in the past.

• It's not healthy to hold a grudge for so long.
• He still holds a grudge against his former boss.