Phrases & Expressions

To interfere in someone else's private affairs or try to know about them.

• Please don't stick your nose into my personal matters.
• She always sticks her nose into other people's business.

To try to gain favor by flattering someone.

• He always tries to suck up to the manager.
• Stop sucking up to her; it's embarrassing.

To understand a subtle suggestion or indirect warning.

• I yawned twice, but he couldn't take a hint and stayed.
• He can't take a hint.

To sit down and rest, especially after working hard.

• Come in and take a load off.
• Let me take a load off my feet.

Used to say that someone can believe you because you know from experience.

• Take it from me, it's worth the effort.
• This is the best restaurant in town, take it from me.

To deal with a difficult or surprising situation calmly and without becoming upset.

• She took the news in stride.
• He takes criticism in stride and keeps working hard.

An excellent new invention or innovation.

• This new software is the best thing since sliced bread.
• He thinks his idea is the best thing since sliced bread.

Very close and friendly, often sharing secrets.

• They've been friends since childhood and are thick as thieves.
• The two sisters are thick as thieves.

Said when remembering a past time with fondness and nostalgia.

• We used to play outside all day. Those were the days!
• He looked at old photos and sighed, 'Those were the days.'

Used to say that the price of something, especially a cryptocurrency, will rise very sharply.

• Many investors believe their favorite coin is going to the moon.
• The community constantly talks about the stock going to the moon.