go the whole hog
Do something completely.
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
go through the motions
Do something perfunctorily, without any enthusiasm.
go with the flow
Accept a situation.
golden opportunity
Rare opportunity.
gone south
Having an unforeseen or chaotic result.
grandfathered in
That one is exempt from a new rule or policy because one established their activity or status before the rule changed.
grasp the nettle
To tackle a problem in a bold manner, despite the difficulty or complexity of doing so; to solve a problem despite short-term adverse consequences.
green light
Permission to go ahead.
green with envy
Very envious.
grist to the mill
Something used to an advantage.
Gypped (also spelled Jipped)
To be swindled or "ripped off.
hand in glove
In association or collusion.
hand to mouth
Satisfying only your immediate needs because of lack of money.
hang by a thread
In a highly precarious situation.
hard as nails
Insensitive.
have a blast
To have a good time; to enjoy oneself.
have a go
Make an attempt.
have an eye for
Be able to recognize and make good judgment about something.
have eyes bigger than one's stomach
To have asked for or taken more of something (especially food) than one is actually capable of handling (or eating).
have eyes in the back of one's head
To be able to perceive things and events that are outside of one's field of vision.
have it both ways
Benefit from two incompatible ways of thinking or behaving.
have the hots for
Find attractive.
head over heels
Be smitten, infatuated.
head start
Starting advantage.
heads will roll
There will be some people dismissed or disgraced.
heard it through the grapevine
To have learned something through gossip, hearsay, or a rumor.
heart and soul
Great enthusiasm or the core.
heart of gold
Generous nature.
hearts and minds
Used in reference to emotional and intellectual support.
high and mighty
Important and influential.
hit the big time
Become successful.
hit the ceiling
To become enraged, possibly in an overreaction.
hit the ground running
Start something and proceed at a fast pace with enthusiasm.
hit the jackpot
Have great or unexpected success.
hit the nail on the head
To describe a situation or problem exactly right.
hit the road
To leave; start a journey.
hit the spot
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
hold all the cards
To control a situation; to be the one making the decisions.
hold court
Be the centre of attention amidst a crowd.
home and dry
Successful in achieving your objective.
hook, line and sinker
To be completely fooled by a deception.
horses for courses
Different people are suited to different things or situations.
hot air
Empty talk that is intended to impress.
in a fog
In a state of perplexity.
in high dudgeon
In a state of deep resentment.
in hot water
In trouble; facing punishment or serious criticism.
in over one's head
Overwhelmed or exasperated, usually by excessive responsibilities.
in the altogether
Euphimism for naked.
in the black
Successful financially.
in the clear
Not in danger.
in the doghouse
In disgrace.
in the fast lane
Where life is exciting or highly pressured.
in the final analysis
When everything has been considered.
in the limelight
Under public attention.
in the nick of time
At the last moment.
in this day and age
In modern times.
inside out
Completely or thoroughly.
it is what it is
This challenging circumstance is simply a fact, to be accepted or dealt with.
it takes two to tango
Both share responsibility.
itchy feet
Restlessness.
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