Expression Cards
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idiom
juggle work and life
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
phrasal-verb
jump at
Meaning
to react suddenly with fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped at** the sound of thunder.
phrasal-verb
jump back
Meaning
to move suddenly backward in fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped back** when the cat suddenly hissed.
idiom
jump down someone's throat
Meaning
to react angrily and criticize someone suddenly
Example
She **jumped down my throat** when I suggested a different approach.
idiom
jump for joy
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
idiom
jump in
Meaning
to join an activity quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in** if you have suggestions.
idiom
Jump in at the deep end
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
idiom
jump in on
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
idiom
Jump in with both feet
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
phrasal-verb
jump on a call
Meaning
to quickly join an online voice or video call
Example
Let’s **jump on a call** to discuss the issue in detail.
idiom
jump on the bandwagon
Meaning
to join something that is already popular or successful
Example
Many people **jumped on the bandwagon** of budget travel.
phrasal-verb
jump out at
Meaning
to be immediately noticeable or surprising
Example
The bright colors really **jump out at** you.
idiom
jump out of one’s skin
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
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jump out of your chair
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
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jump out of your skin
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
idiom
Jump ship
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
idiom
jump the gun
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
idiom
jump the shark
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
idiom
jump through hoops
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
idiom
jump to conclusions
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
idiom
jumpy as a cat
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
idiom
jury is still out
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
idiom
just what the doctor ordered
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
idiom
justice delayed is justice denied
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.