Speak English like an American lesson 1

break the news

To reveal important information, often bad news.

cost an arm and a leg

To be very expensive.

top dollar

The highest possible price paid for something.

give someone the creeps

To make someone feel disgusted, nervous, or frightened.

go belly up

To go bankrupt or completely fail

save the day

To prevent a disaster or solve a major problem.

let's face it

Used to convey that a difficult or unpleasant reality must be accepted.

real flop

A complete failure.

go back to the drawing board

To start over from the beginning because a previous attempt failed.

give someone the ax

To fire someone from a job.

as sharp as a tack

Very intelligent, quick

talk something over

To discuss a problem or situation with someone.

after all

Used to add information that shows what you have just said is true, or to remind someone of a fact.

there's no point in

Having no useful purpose or reason.

make up one's mind

To make a final decision.

at least

Used to indicate an advantage in an otherwise bad situation.

put up with

To tolerate or endure something annoying or unpleasant.

dead-end job

A job with no prospects for promotion or advancement.

lose one's temper

To become suddenly angry.