Phrases & Expressions

Used to express surprise, excitement, worry, or disappointment.

• Oh boy, here we go again.
• Oh boy, this is going to be hard.

Extremely happy and excited about something.

• She was over the moon when she passed her driving test.
• I'm over the moon about the news.

Used to express relief.

• Thank god you're okay!
• Thank god it stopped raining.

Used to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation.

• It's tough, but that's life.
• That's life — you can't always win.

Feeling slightly unwell.

• I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
• She's under the weather, she'll stay home.

Used, often rudely, to ask why something that has been mentioned matters.

• "You're late again." "Yes, I am. What about it?"
• "I heard you sold your car." "Yes, I did. What about it?"

Used to show that you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.

• I think we should leave now. — Whatever you say.
• Fine, whatever you say, I'll do it your way.

To work very hard, often for long hours.

• He works like a dog to support his family.
• She worked like a dog on the project and got an A+.

A short, critical period when there is great pressure to achieve something.

• The entire month of December is crunch time for Santa Claus.
• May is crunch time for many students — that's when they take their final exams.

To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often by sacrificing quality.

• They cut corners to save money.
• Don't cut corners on safety.