Phrases & Expressions

Good value for the money you spend.

• This cheap phone offers great bang for your buck.
• We want more bang for our buck on this project.

A large amount of money.

• He left his job to earn big bucks in finance.
• Movie stars make big bucks.

An exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or abilities.

• Stop bragging about the award — people will think you have a big head.
• Jenny has such a big head; no wonder nobody likes her.

To stop yourself from saying something that you really want to say.

• I bit my tongue and said nothing.
• You should bite your tongue.

To work or exercise hard enough to start sweating; to make a real effort.

• He didn't break a sweat during the race.
• We really had to break a sweat to finish on time.

To gain weight, especially muscle, by eating more and exercising.

• He wants to bulk up for the competition.
• She has been eating more protein to bulk up.

To interrupt a conversation or activity rudely.

• Nancy is always butting in to other people's business.
• Sara is so rude — she's always butting in on other people's conversations.

To start eating food eagerly and with enjoyment.

• Dig in before it gets cold!
• The children dug into the cake.

To jump head first into water.

• The water looked cold, but she took a deep breath and dived in.
• The children ran to the edge of the pool and dived in.

A spoken phrase used to tell someone they can start asking questions.

• You have questions? Fire away!
• I'm ready — fire away.