Learn the ropes – Understand the basics of a task. Example: It took a week to learn the ropes in […]

Climb the corporate ladder – Advance in one’s career. Example: She worked hard to climb the corporate ladder. Burn the

Hit the road – Start a journey. Example: We packed our bags and hit the road early in the morning.

Tie the knot – Get married. Example: They decided to tie the knot next summer. Fall head over heels –

Break the bank – Spend all your money. Example: That vacation would break the bank. Cash cow – A profitable

Break a leg – Good luck. Example: You’re going on stage? Break a leg! Cost an arm and a leg

Under the weather – Feeling sick. Example: I couldn’t go to work because I was under the weather. Weather the

Out of the blue – Something unexpected. Example: His resignation came out of the blue. Green with envy – Very

A piece of cake – Something very easy. Example: The test was a piece of cake for me. Spill the

The lion’s share – The largest part. Example: John took the lion’s share of the profit after the deal. Let