Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
work hand in hand
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
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work like a charm
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
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work like a dog
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
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work of art
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
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work one’s fingers to the bone
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
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work toward
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
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work up
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
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work your fingers to the bone
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
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work-life harmony
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
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world at your fingertips
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
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worth one's salt
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
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wrap someone around your finger
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
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wrap up
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
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wrap your head around
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
B2 idiom
wrap your head around it
to understand or accept something
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
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wrap your head around something
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
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write down
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
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write off
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
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write one’s own story
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
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written in the stars
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
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yawn fest
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
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yellow-bellied
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
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You can do it
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
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You can say that again
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’