english flashcards

Go with the flow

To accept things as they happen and adapt easily.

-I usually go with the flow when my plans change.

- it is better to go with the flow and enjoy the moment.

The ups and downs

The good and bad moments in life.

-Life has many ups and downs, but I always keep going.

-My friends support me through all the ups and downs.

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Don’t judge someone by their appearance.

-Don’t judge a book by its cover; she is nicer than she looks.

- I learned to not judge a book by its cover when I met my best friend.

To be put into a box

To be labeled or seen as only one type of person.

-I don’t like being put into a box because I can be many different things.

-People sometimes put me into a box because of the way I dress.

To bridge the gap

To connect people or groups that are different.

-Music can bridge the gap between different cultures.

-talking to each other can bridge the gap between generations.

To take the plunge

To decide to do something new or risky.

-I decided to take the plunge and join the new team.

-She took the plunge and moved to another city.

To be a melting pot

To be a mix of different cultures, people, or ideas.

-My school is a melting pot of different cultures.

-Mexico City is a melting pot of people, traditions, and ideas.

A fish out of water

To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.

-On my first day at school, I felt like a fish out of water.

-I was a fish out of water at the party because I didn’t know anyone.