Phrases & Expressions

Wait, be patient.

• Hold your horses, I'm coming!
• Hold your horses — we haven't decided yet.

Busy and noisy activity, especially in a place like a city or market.

• I love the hustle and bustle of New York.
• The market was full of hustle and bustle.

Used to say that you are completely sure about something.

• I have no doubt she'll succeed.
• I have no doubt that you made the right decision.

Very quickly or suddenly.

• He was gone in a flash, before I could speak.
• Time passes in a flash when you're having fun.

Briefly; in a few words.

• In a nutshell, it's a love story.
• That's the situation in a nutshell.

Used to say that something is true in one way, though perhaps not completely.

• In a sense, you're right.
• In a sense, we all lost.

Using only a few words; in summary.

• In brief, the meeting was a complete waste of time.
• Here is the weather forecast for tomorrow in brief.

Experiencing a situation where harm, injury, or loss is possible or likely to happen.

• Many animal species are in danger because of habitat loss.
• Doctors say his life is no longer in danger.

In a very serious or difficult situation.

• He's in deep trouble with his parents.
• We're in deep trouble now.

Not having the same opinion or idea.

• They are in disagreement about the budget.
• She is in disagreement with the manager.