Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
give it (my) all
To Memorize: give it my all to complete a task
plug
To Memorize: use an interview/event to plug a new product
gift of the gab
To Memorize: he has the gift of the gab
hands are tied
To Memorize: sorry, I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied
only time will tell
To Memorize: time will tell if we made the right decision
(jump/dive) in at the deep end
To Memorize: jump/dive in at the deep end and take on a risky challenge
come out (swinging/fighting)
To Memorize: come out swinging against your critics
heart to heart
To Memorize: have a heart to heart with someone
get (your) (lines/wires) crossed
To Memorize: we seem to have our wires crossed
perpetuate (sth)
To Memorize: perpetuate the problem
Groundhog Day
To Memorize: it felt like Groundhog Day
icebreaker
To Memorize: a useful icebreaker to help ease tension/make people relax
