Podcast idioms

Bite the bullet

Facing a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

Break the ice

The act of breaking the tension or awkwardness in a social situation.

Carry a torch

Having strong feelings of love or admiration for someone.

Cutting corners

Taking shortcuts or cutting expenses, often at the expense of quality or thoroughness.

Drop the ball

Failing to do something that was expected or required.

Bury the hatchet

Ending a dispute or disagreement.

Call a spade a spade

Speaking candidly or directly, without sugarcoating.

Burn the midnight oil

Staying up late at night to work or study.

Cross your fingers

Express a hope or desire for something to happen.

The whole nine yards

Doing or giving everything possible.

Hands down

Clearly, easily, or without question (often referring to winning easily).

Getting caught red-handed

Being caught in the act of wrongdoing or crime.

Running amok

Behaving uncontrollably or wildly.

Showing your true colours

Revealing one’s true character or intentions.

Blood, sweat, and tears

Hard work and sacrifice required to achieve something.

The iron curtain

Boundary separating the Soviet Union from the rest of Europe during the Cold War.

Never give in

Encouragement to persevere and show determination in adversity.

The finest hour

A moment of great achievement or heroism.

We shall never surrender

Determination to never give up or succumb to defeat.

The lion has roared

A strong and forceful statement or action.

The V-sign

Hand gesture in a "V" shape, symbolizing victory or peace.

Honest Abe

Someone known for honesty and integrity.

A house divided against itself cannot stand

Conflicting interests or goals will lead to failure.

A self-made man

Someone who achieves success through hard work and determination.

The Fireside Chats

Informal or personal communication with a large audience.

The New Frontier

A new or untested area of endeavour or exploration.

The alphabet soup

A complex or confusing system involving many acronyms.

Heart of gold

Someone who is kind, good-natured, or generous.

Kill with kindness

Get what you want by being extremely kind to someone.

Laughing stock

A person subjected to ridicule or mockery.

Wild-goose chase

A pointless or futile exercise.

Green-eyed monster

Jealousy or envy.

Lie low

Keeping quiet and avoiding attention.

Faint-hearted

Timid, lacking in courage.

Apple of my heart

Someone cherished above all others.

Wear your heart on your sleeve

Making your feelings openly known.

In a pickle

Being in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.

The world is your oyster

You are in a position to take advantage of life’s opportunities.

Catch a cold

To get sick or ill.

It’s all Greek to me

Something is incomprehensible or impossible to understand.