you'll never get if you never go
You must take risks to achieve something
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
you'll never guess
Something is surprising or unexpected
you're never fully dressed without a smile
A person is not complete without a pleasant attitude
you're telling me
I completely agree or am not surprised
you've got to separate the wheat from the chaff
Separate valuable things from worthless ones
you've made your bed and you must lie in it
You must accept the consequences of your actions
young at heart
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
young blood
New and energetic people, often bringing fresh ideas
young fogey
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
young Turk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
your ass
to risk or jeopardize something
your boy
a close friend or associate
your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow
Present actions determine future outcomes
your girl
a woman closely associated with someone
your guess is as good as mine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
your mileage may vary
Results or experiences may differ from person to person
yours sincerely
A polite way to end a formal letter
yours trulies
A playful way to sign off a letter or message
yours truly
The person speaking or writing
youth is wasted on the young
Young people often don't appreciate their youth
yuck someone's yum
to spoil or ruin someone's enjoyment
zeal without knowledge is fire without light
Enthusiasm without understanding is useless and potentially harmful
zero in
To focus or concentrate on something
zig when one should zag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
zip one's lip
to keep a secret or remain silent
zip up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
zombie out
To become or remain completely unresponsive or disengaged
éminence grise
A person who exercises power or influence behind the scenes.
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