VOCABS 4.4 - 7 Copernicus

calm before the storm

things may be peaceful now, but it won't last

jump on the bandwagon

adopt a popular trend/activity, influenced by emotions/opinions of others

the tip of the iceberg

there's a lot more going on than what's immediately obvious

throw in the towel

give up or surrender due to emotional exhaustion or the feeling that the effort is no longer worth it

beat around the bush

spend a long time getting to the main point of what you're trying to say

to hold out an olive branch

extend a hand of friendship and offer peace to a rival

clear as mud

something that is not clear at all

sail close to the wind

act just within the limits of what's legally/socially acceptable

up in the air

a situation is uncertain or unsure

sunder

being overwhelmed or inundated with a large amount of work or responsibilities

chasing rainbows

pursuing a difficult goal

weather a storm

enduring something that is difficult

under the weather

not your usual self and could be feeling a bit sick

in a nutshell

to describe it briefly and concisely

full of beans

energetic, lively, and enthusiastic

not one's cup of tea

an activity you have no interest in, don't do very well or don't enjoy

a couch potato

someone who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch, watching TV

to go Dutch

when everyone pays for their own meal at a restaurant

look like a million bucks

look absolutely fabulous

cutting corners

trying to save money by finding cheaper or quicker ways of doing something, often with the risk of losing quality