Phrases & Expressions

To deal with problems only when they happen, not before.

• We have a lot of work now; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
• Don't worry about the exam yet; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Do not risk everything on one plan or investment.

• Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
• Diversify your stocks; don't put all your eggs in one basket.

In very good health; extremely healthy and strong.

• My grandfather is 90 and still fit as a fiddle.
• She recovered quickly and is now fit as a fiddle.

Having no money at all.

• I can't go out tonight, I'm flat broke.
• After paying rent, he was flat broke until payday.

To fail completely or be destroyed.

• All our plans went up in smoke.
• His dream of opening a restaurant went up in smoke.

A natural talent for gardening and making plants grow well.

• My grandmother has a real green thumb.
• You must have a green thumb to keep these flowers alive.

Being too hasty leads to mistakes and wasted effort.

• Don't rush the process; haste makes waste.
• He learned that haste makes waste.

To move in a clumsy way, especially when dancing.

• Don't worry about dancing; I have two left feet anyway.
• He tried to learn ballet, but he has two left feet.

Said when you are happy to be back in your own home.

• After a long journey, it's nice to say 'home sweet home'.
• Finally, home sweet home!

To be in trouble or a difficult situation.

• He is in the soup after missing the deadline.
• If we don't finish this today, we'll be in the soup.