This is lesson 29 from Idiom Part 3. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
Previous English Idiom Lesson
In our previous English idiom lesson, we cover below:
English Idiom Part 3- Lesson 29- Idioms about Starting and Stopping
1- Throw in the towel = To give up or admit defeat.
After several failed attempts, he finally threw in the towel.
2- Open the floodgates = To allow something to happen that leads to a large number of similar events.
The manager’s resignation opened the floodgates for others to quit as well.
3- Back to square one = To start over from the beginning.
The client rejected our proposal, so we’re back to square one.
4- It’s curtains for you = It’s the end or there’s no way out of a situation.
If you don’t finish the project by tomorrow, it’s curtains for you.
5 – Final nail in the coffin = The last event that causes the failure of something.
The sudden drop in sales was the final nail in the coffin for the company.
6- It’s not over till the fat lady sings = The outcome is not certain until the very end.
Don’t lose hope in the match, it’s not over till the fat lady sings.
7- Get cracking = To start doing something quickly.
We’re behind schedule, so let’s get cracking.
8- Start the ball rolling = To begin an activity or process.
I’ll start the ball rolling by outlining the first draft.
9- The end’s in sight = Completion or conclusion is near.
We’ve worked hard for months and now the end’s in sight.
10- It’s still early days = It’s too soon to make a judgment.
The startup is promising, but it’s still early days.
11- On hold = Temporarily paused or suspended.
The construction project is currently on hold due to funding issues.
12- Call it a day = To stop working for the time being.
We’ve made great progress, let’s call it a day.
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Idioms Related To Success and Failure
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