You can say that again
Used when you completely agree with what someone has said
- “It’s hot!” “You can say that again.”
Hit the sack/hay
To go to bed in order to sleep
- I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I’ll hit the sack.
Under the weather
If someone is or feels under the weather, they feel ill/sick
- I’m feeling a bit under the weather - I think I’m getting a cold.
Water under the bridge
Refers to an argument that has happened in the past, which has now been forgiven, and is no longer important
- Yes, we did have our disagreements, but that’s water under the bridge now.
Take it with a pinch of salt
To not completely believe something that you are told, because you think it is unlikely to be true
- You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt, because she tends to exaggerate;
- I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories, so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt.
Jump on the bandwagon
Folling a trend
- She doesn’t even like avocado on toast. She’s just jumping on the bandwagon;
- After a couple of politicians won elections by promising to cut taxes, most of the others jumped on the bandwagon.
The ball’s in someone’s court
It is time for someone to deal with a problem or make a decision, because other people have already done as much as they can
- I’ve helped him in every way I can – the ball’s in his court now.
Spill the beans
To tell people spoilers. To tell people secret information.
- So who spilled the beans about her affair with David?
Sit on the fence
To delay making a decision
- You can’t sit on the fence any longer - you have to decide whose side you’re on.
See eye to eye
If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other
- My sisters don’t see eye to eye with me about the arrangements;
Ride or die
It refers to extreme loyalty to someone or something; when you are wiling to do anything for someone you love or appreciate in your life.
- My best friend will always be my ride or die.
Worth it
Sufficiently good, enjoyable, or successful to repay any effort, trouble, or expense
- It requires a bit of patience to learn, but it’s well worth it
- It was a long climb to the top of the hill, but the view from the top was worth it
