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An ... critic, fan, or traveller knows about a particular subject from reading or hearing about it rather than from practical experience.

armchair (soldier, quarterback etc...)

You use ... when you are making suggestions or giving advice... is also used in formal English to introduce requests.

perhaps

An expression of acceptance of misfortune in life;

(and) so it goes

used to emphasize what is worst about a situation:

worst of all

used in speech to say that one cannot do something that he or she has been asked or told to do

no can do

To speak in a very quick or hurried manner; to talk very fast.

talk a mile a minute

To lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, holding someone or something else.

snuggle up

to be drunk 🇺🇸

feel no pain 🇺🇸

If you ... an amount of money, you pay or spend that amount, usually when you would prefer not to.

cough up

If a country or group of people is under the..., they are suffering because the government is cruel and undemocratic.

jackboot

to speak in an honest way without trying to be kind:

pull no punches

If you ..., you try to make it seem more attractive, acceptable, or interesting than it really is.

dress up

To offer to pay not only for your own share, but for one or more others in your party

It's my treat

keep someone informed of the latest developments or news.

keep someone posted

to have an opportunity to do something

get to

to cause feelings, esp. suffering or disgust, in someone:

get to someone

to begin to do or be

get to

used to show that a number or amount is approximate

perhaps

You use... in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite.

perhaps

You use... to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe.

perhaps

You can say... as a response to a question or remark, when you do not want to agree or accept, but think that it would be rude to disagree or refuse.

perhaps

Used as an explanation as to why you are requesting something when you don't want the people to know why.

for reasons

a... lie or excuse is obviously not true

transparent lie

to pretend you do not know someone in order to show you are angry

cut somebody dead

to allow very little time for something

cut it fine 🇬🇧 / cut it close 🇺🇸

do... is mean to do the physically or mentally demanding work required to accomplish something.

do the legwork

If something ... a picture or a piece of writing, it contains it or displays it.

carry

If a person or thing is called something... that is the short version of their name.

for short

Not much (interesting or exciting activity). A neutral, unenthusiastic response to someone asking what one is up to or has been doing.

not a lot

To initiate a discussion about something with someone, often regarding a problem or complaint

take something up with someone

to end (something) earlier than expected

cut short

If you ... a member of your family, you resemble them in your appearance, your behaviour, or your character.

take after somebody

If you have a... character or way of dealing with a problem, you are very positive about your ability to achieve success

can-do

to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen because you think you will enjoy it.

look forward to something

If you say that something is ... or that you know it ..., you mean that it is definitely true.

for sure

used to express surprise or anger

Heavens above! Good Heavens!

to try very hard to deal with a problem or to make a difficult decision:

wrestle with something

If you say that a person or thing has ..., you mean it seems possible or likely that they will become that thing, as they have the necessary qualities.

have the makings of something

to try to do something

shoot for something

used to say that a dishonest plan or activity has been discovered and will not be allowed to continue

the gig is up

A set phrase telling someone to ignore, forget, or disregard what was just said or instructed.

Scratch that

say this to ask for something that you have chosen in a restaurant or shop

will have something

If you describe a person or thing as something in the ..., you mean that they are going to become known or recognized as that thing.

in the making

You say '... ' to suggest that a statement is probably correct, or a natural consequence of the present situation, although you have no definite knowledge.

I expect

If something such as a legal procedure is ..., it is waiting to be dealt with or settled.

be pending

When one person sweet talks or verbally lures another person into a particular situation or action that he or she would not normally be in and which benefits only that person

finessed

to be so good or successful that the people or things that made you successful should be mentioned

be a credit to somebody/ do somebody credit

A vigorous, committed attempt or effort, often in the context of a nearly hopeless situation where failure is expected.

the old college try

To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.

give it one's best shot

Describing something that has happened many times before. "... " is used in place of a specific number.

for the nth time

something you say to make people listen to you

Listen up

Having an excessive amount of one trait or quality while having too little of another

long on something and short on something

If you describe something as the ... of a ..., you are emphasizing that it is the best or most important chance or experience that you are ever likely to have.

chance of a lifetime

said when you continue to hope that something will happen, although it seems unlikely

hope springs eternal

You use ... to emphasize that something is true to a very great degree or that it happened to a very great degree.

beyond belief

... are words such as "um," "ah," "hmm," "like," "you know," and "alright" that are used to give the speaker time to think, express uncertainty or make something awkward feel less awkward, or as a verbal tick

filler word/ crutch word

If you ... someone, you get a lot of money from them by tricking them or charging them too much

fleece somebody / skin somebody

to put on clothes

get dressed

If a machine goes..., it stops working properly.

on the blink

So numerous as to be uncountable

without number 🇬🇧 / beyond number

make a left/right turn.

turn left/ hang left 🇺🇸 / take a left

To pass along one's greetings and well-wishes to someone else on one's behalf.

say hi (hello) to somebody for me/ remember me to somebody

to be so beautiful, unusual, or impressive as to attract a lot of attention

turn heads

If you are in ..., you feel pain in a part of your body, because you are injured or ill.

be in pain

To accelerate or speed up quickly or suddenly.

gun it

to suddenly do something completely different from what you were doing before. 🇺🇸

turn on a dime 🇺🇸

to accomplish or perform something without full preparation or knowledge; improvise

wing it

You use the expression...... when mentioning an amount, name, or description that in your opinion is more accurate than one that has already been mentioned.

more like

The current situation cannot remain unchanged for much or any longer; one side or the other has got to yield to the other soon.

something's gotta give

used in speech before a statement to tell someone to be aware of something without looking

don't look now

To gamble recklessly and aggressively after a bad or improbable beat or series of bad or improbable beats. Usually results in losing all of your money and then some

on tilt

a small and unlikely possibility

off chance

... is used to indicate that an amount is approximate. For example, if you say that something is fifty years old, ... a few years, you mean that it is approximately fifty years old.

give or take

it is commonly said or believed 🇬🇧

the story goes

to no longer be as good as in the past

be past it

If something or someone is in the ... or comes to the ..., they receive a lot of attention.

be in the foreground

to relax and become calm after a period of activity or stress 🇺🇸

cool out

... experience or work involves actually doing a particular thing, rather than just talking about it or getting someone else to do it.

hands-on experience

If you ... (out) somewhere, you go somewhere that might be dangerous

venture out of something

... +... an amount, number, or age means almost that amount, number, or age.

nigh on

An exclamation used to express the same sentiment back to the original speaker; same as "you too" and "same to you." 🇺🇸

right back at you

When people ... to someone or something, they wish them success, good luck, or good health before having an alcoholic drink.

drink to something

One is in an angry, aggressive, or violent mood; one is looking or ready for a fight.

one's blood is up

If someone ... +... to a situation or state of affairs, they become aware of it and take appropriate action.

wise up

clasp someone's right hand in one's own at meeting or parting, in reconciliation or congratulation, or as a sign of agreement.

shake hands

to maintain discipline or solidarity, esp in anticipation of attack

close ranks

If someone is ..., you mean that they are certain to be defeated or destroyed.

be toast

If you... to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do.

feel compelled

Attend a party without being invited.

crash a party

If something is ... the amount or size of another thing, it is twice as large.

be the double of

however much, even though; although

much as

Have the right or power to influence or make a decision about something.

have a say

to no purpose

for nothing

If you ..., you remain in the same place or situation and do not take any action, usually because you are waiting for something to happen

sit tight

If you take a problem or difficulty in ..., you deal with it calmly and easily.

take something in (one's) stride

If you are ... about someone or something, you like them very much.

be wild about somebody

wait quietly for a good opportunity to do something.

bide one's time

If you say to a guest '......', you are making them feel welcome and inviting them to behave in an informal, relaxed way.

make oneself at home

To do as was promised in an agreement or bargain; to carry through with what one agreed to do.

hold one's end up

to die suddenly and unexpectedly:

drop dead