idioms and adjectivesss | Quizlet

Back to square one

To start again from the beginning after something fails.

Cut your losses

To stop doing something that's failing before losing more time or money.

Think big

To have bold, ambitious, or big ideas.

Stay on top of the game

To be the best or keep up with the latest trends.

Getting there

Making progress toward something, though not yet finished.

If all else fails

Used when everything else doesn't work, as a backup plan.

A win-win situation

A situation where everyone benefits.

Let something get the better of you

To let emotions or stress control your actions.

Burning

Very strong or intense (e.g. burning desire).

Colossal

Extremely large or massive.

Dismal

Very bad, gloomy, or depressing.

Endearing

Lovable or sweet in a charming way.

Eternal

Never ending; lasting forever.

Formidable

Powerful or impressive in a way that makes you feel respect or fear.

Futile

Useless or ineffective; without success.

Lukewarm

Not enthusiastic; also means slightly warm.

Resounding

Very loud or very definite (e.g. resounding success).

Unmitigated

Total or complete, especially something negative (e.g. unmitigated disaster).

Unprecedented

Never done or known before.

Vast

Extremely large in size, amount, or area.