Phrases & Expressions

Money is a limited resource and is not easy to obtain.

• You can't buy everything you want. Money doesn't grow on trees!
• He spends too much. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know.

A person who prefers to stay awake and active late at night.

• Sara goes to bed every night at 3 a.m. — she's a real night owl.
• I never go to bed before midnight — I'm a night owl.

Breathing very fast and with difficulty, usually after physical effort.

• He arrived out of breath after running.
• After climbing the stairs, she was out of breath.

Not in good physical condition; not fit.

• I've been sick, so I'm out of shape.
• He used to be athletic, but he's out of shape now.

To delay or postpone something until a later time.

• They decided to put the decision on hold.
• The project has been put on hold until next year.

A phrase used to say that everything is going well up to the present moment.

• How is the new job? — So far so good!
• We've driven for three hours and so far so good.

Used to tell someone to look ahead while walking or moving, so as not to bump into something.

• Watch where you're going, the floor is wet.
• Watch where you're going when you carry that.

Used to tell someone to be careful where he or she is walking.

• Watch your step when you walk on the ice.
• Watch your step, the stairs are very steep here.

I heard this information from a secret or unnamed source.

• A little birdie told me you are leaving.
• How did you know? A little birdie told me.

A small amount can achieve a lot or be very useful.

• Don't worry about the small donation; a little goes far.
• With careful planning, a little goes far.