Expression Cards
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idiom
tell it like it is
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
phrasal-verb
tell off
Meaning
to scold someone angrily
Example
She **told off** her son for breaking the vase.
idiom
tell tales
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.
idiom
Tell the truth
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
idiom
Tell the truth and shame the devil
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
idiom
tempt fate
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
phrasal-verb
test out
Meaning
to try or examine something to see if it works properly
Example
Developers are **testing out** the beta version of the app.
idiom
test the waters
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
phrasal-verb
testify against
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
phrasal-verb
thank for
Meaning
to express gratitude for something
Example
I want to **thank you for** your help with the project.
idiom
thank heavens
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
phrasal-verb
thank politely
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.
phrasal-verb
thank sincerely
Meaning
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
Example
Let me **thank you sincerely** for your help today.
phrasal-verb
thank through
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
phrasal-verb
thank warmly
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
idiom
thank you kindly
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
idiom
thank your lucky stars
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
idiom
thanks a million
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
idiom
That ship has sailed
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
idiom
that's the last straw
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
idiom
That’s exactly right
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
idiom
That’s for sure
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
idiom
the acid test
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
idiom
the algorithm knows best
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.