To sit on the fence
Definition: Avoid making a decision or choice Henry: Hi Vinicius! Have you decided what class you want to take next session? Vinicius: No I...
To be in someone's shoes
Context #1 Christine: I heard that Jane's going to break up with her boyfriend. Veronica: Yeah, she caught him cheating on her. I would...
A small world
Context #1 Tom: So Sara, where are you from? Sara: I'm from California. Tom: Really? Me too! Where in California? Sarah: I'm from...
Cut the mustard
Context #1 John: Who are you going to choose for the front desk staff position? Wick: I’m not sure yet. Both candidates are smart, but nei...
Cross that bridge when you/we get there
Context #1 Don: I have to think about so many things. It’s driving me crazy. Kelly: Well, do you have to make your decision about all of ...
To fall short (of)
Context #1: Gabriel : Do you have any idea what this meeting is about today? Katie : Apparently, we fell short of our monthly goal again. G...
Under the radar
Context #1 Deborah : What are you listening to? Craig : It's this new band my little brother told me about. Deborah : It's really go...
To burn the midnight oil
Context #1: Ted and Wilma just finished an exam... Ted: How was the exam? Wilma: I think I did well, but I’m so tired, I don’t know for ...
