Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
(jump/dive) in at the deep end
To Memorize: jump/dive in at the deep end and take on a risky challenge
diamond in the rough
To Memorize: he/she has a lot of hidden potential. He/she is a diamond in the rough
a fresh pair of eyes
To Memorize: offer/bring a fresh pair of eyes to something
fingers crossed
To Memorize: everything will be better this time around, fingers crossed!
go (over/through) (something)
To Memorize: go over what needs to be done, go through the files
on the front foot
To Memorize: put yourself on the front foot in the job interview
scrape the bottom of the barrel
To Memorize: scrape the bottom of the barrel with the new employees
talk the talk, walk the walk
To Memorize: you can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?
halfway there
To Memorize: as regards completing the project; we're not even halfway there
equip (with)
To Memorize: equip someone with the necessary information
fit the bill
To Memorize: the job requires someone with experience, and I believe that I fit the bill
(champ/chomp) at the bit
To Memorize: I'm champing at the bit to begin my new job
