Phrases & Expressions

The most suitable thing or method for a particular task.

• You need the right tool for the job to fix this.
• For short trips around the city, a bicycle is the right tool for the job.

A saying that encourages people to go outside regardless of the weather.

• Remember, there is no bad weather, only inadequate clothing.
• My grandmother always says there is no bad weather, only bad clothes.

Used in 'vanish into thin air' to mean disappear suddenly and completely.

• My keys seem to have vanished into thin air this morning.
• The money seemed to disappear into thin air after the holiday.

Used in "vanish into thin air" to say that something disappears completely and mysteriously.

• The suspect vanished into thin air.
• My keys seem to have disappeared into thin air.

To act recklessly without worrying about the risks.

• He threw caution to the wind and invested all his savings.
• They threw caution to the wind and went bungee jumping.

To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money, often without a real plan.

• They keep throwing money at the problem instead of fixing it properly.
• You can't just throw money at bad management.

To get married.

• They tied the knot in June.
• After years together, they decided to tie the knot.

A promise made in a wedding ceremony to stay together until one partner dies.

• They vowed, 'Till death do us part'.
• They promised to love each other till death do us part.

So clever, or so sure of your own cleverness, that it causes problems for you.

• He tried to outsmart the teacher, but was too smart for his own good.
• Don't be too smart for your own good; listen to advice.

To return to an earlier time or state.

• I wish I could turn back the clock.
• You can't turn back the clock.