Phrases & Expressions

To make someone feel irritated.

• His constant humming gets on my nerves.
• Stop it, you're getting on my nerves!

To organize your life or work effectively.

• You need to get your act together if you want to pass the exam.
• After the crisis, the company finally got its act together.

To commit completely to an endeavor, investing all effort and resources.

• She decided to go all in on her new business.
• They went all in for the championship.

To become extremely angry, excited, or crazy.

• My mom went bananas when she saw the mess.
• The crowd went bananas when the team scored.

To lose all your money and be unable to pay your debts.

• He went broke gambling.
• The business went broke last year.

To repeatedly do the same thing without making any progress or reaching a solution.

• We've been discussing this for hours and are just going in circles.
• If we keep going in circles, we'll never finish the project.

A strong feeling about something that you cannot explain with reasons.

• I have a gut feeling that this plan won't work.
• Trust your gut feeling about people.

To continue to try hard and not give up, especially in a difficult situation.

• Hang in there — things will get better soon.
• She hung in despite the pressure from her boss.

To remain determined and not give up despite difficulties.

• I know you're behind, but you can still win. Just hang in there!
• Hang in there, Don! Your invention will soon be a success.

To have a strong feeling of romantic attraction to someone.

• She has a crush on her classmate.
• I had a crush on him in high school.