Expressions

"Nobody expected her to win; she was a dark horse."

"She’s a daydreamer who often forgets what she’s doing."

"He quit his dead-end job to start his own business."

"We owe a debt of gratitude to our mentors."

"Those toys are a dime a dozen at the market."

"Managing relations with both rivals is a diplomatic tightrope."

"The internet is a double-edged sword; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks."

"Stop acting like a drama queen; it’s not that serious."

"Getting that scholarship was a dream come true for her."

"The money they raised was just a drop in the ocean compared to the total cost."

"He had a Eureka moment when he solved the equation."

"The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was a fair game."

"The defendant demanded a fair trial to prove his innocence."

"Signing that contract was a Faustian bargain for him."

"Winning the award was a feather in his cap."

"He tries hard, but he’s a few bricks short of a load."

"When he said he could eat a horse, it was just a figure of speech."

"There’s a fine line between genius and madness in art."

"She felt like a fish out of water at the new school."

"The peace talks were just a flash in the pan."

"He had a flash of inspiration while working late at night."

"He spent all his money on useless gadgets; a fool and his money are soon parted."

"An internship is a great way to get a foot in the door."

"When you come to a fork in the road, you have to choose which way to go."

"After the breakup, she wanted a fresh start."

"When I was sick, Jane took care of me—a friend in need is a friend indeed."

"I've known her for years, and she's always been there for me; a friend is a treasure."

"He is friendly to everyone, but he has no real close friends because a friend to all is a friend to none."

"The fire in the city center was a front-page story for the national newspapers."

"I can’t join the trip now; I’ve got a full plate."

"The new technology is a game changer for the healthcare industry."

"We need a clear game plan before we start the meeting."

"Landing on the moon was a giant leap for mankind."

"The first man landing on the moon was truly a giant leap for mankind."

"Her support during the tough times was a gift from the heavens."

"Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always a glimmer of hope."

"This technology gives us a glimpse into the future."

"The internet has turned the world into a global village."

"He’s a go-getter who never gives up on his goals."

"Don’t just dream, remember a goal without a plan is just a wish."

"Their subscription service has become a golden goose for the company."

"Getting this scholarship is a golden opportunity for you."

"A good Samaritan helped the injured man on the road."

"The question of intellectual property rights in the digital age is still a gray area."

"Her courage became a guiding light for the whole team."

"After getting the job, he’s been a happy camper."

"Getting this project done on time is going to be a hard row to hoe."

"She has a heart of gold, always helping anyone in need."

"Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with a heart of steel."

"We had a heart-to-heart about our future plans."