Phrases & Expressions

To do more than what is expected.

• She always goes the extra mile.
• To succeed, you must go the extra mile.

A proverb meaning that other people's situations or possessions always seem better than your own.

• The grass is always greener on the other side.
• Remember, the grass is always greener, so appreciate what you have.

Feeling extremely jealous of someone else's good fortune or possessions.

• When Daniel was promoted to vice president, his colleagues were green with envy.
• You won the lottery? I'm green with envy!

Completely and deeply in love with someone.

• He's head over heels in love with her.
• She fell head over heels for him.

To describe or identify something exactly right.

• Dawn hit the nail on the head about Tiffany's jealousy.
• Steve hit the nail on the head with his idea.

To stay calm under pressure.

• Keep your cool during the meeting.
• He kept his cool despite the chaos.

To reveal a secret accidentally.

• He let the cat out of the bag about the party.
• Don't let the cat out of the bag.

Experiencing a period of continuous success or good luck.

• He's on a roll today.
• She's on a roll with her sales.

An investor who sells too quickly as soon as prices start to fall.

• Don't be paper hands; hold your stocks.
• The market panicked, and many paper hands sold.

To pay attention to advice or a warning and take it seriously.

• He paid no heed to the danger signs.
• You should pay heed to the advice given by your elders.