Phrases & Expressions

To accept a difficult or unpleasant truth or reality.

• Let's face it — if Ted studied more, he wouldn't be failing so many classes.
• Let's face it, without a college degree it's hard to find a high-paying job.

Used to accept that something is reasonable, even if you do not fully agree.

• You think we should leave now? Fair enough.
• He said he couldn't come. Fair enough.

To feel sad, unhappy, or depressed.

• She's been feeling blue since her friend moved away.
• I often feel blue on rainy days.

feeling sad or unhappy

• I'm feeling blue today.
• Why are you feeling blue?

To be extremely cold.

• I'm freezing my butt off out here!
• We will freeze our butts off if we don't find shelter.

Lively, cheerful and eager to be active.

• The kids are full of beans this morning.
• He's always full of beans after his morning coffee.

To become too excited or enthusiastic, losing control of your actions or feelings.

• Don't get carried away with the celebrations.
• He got carried away and spent too much money.

To understand the situation or how things really are.

• After his explanation, I finally got the picture.
• Do you get the picture? We need to leave now.

To try your hardest to achieve something.

• Give it your best shot.
• He gave it his best shot, but he didn't win.

Ready and prepared to start or proceed.

• Everyone is good to go for the trip.
• Is the car good to go?