Dance around the issue The meaning is – To avoid talking directly about a subject, especially a difficult or uncomfortable one. Similar idioms – Beat around the bush Skirt the issue Examples Stop dancing around the issue and tell me what you really think. The politician danced around the issue instead of giving a clear answer. 中文意思是 – 拐彎抹角、不直接談論問題 / 拐弯抹角、不直接谈论问题

Keep your nose clean The meaning is – To stay out of trouble and avoid doing anything wrong. Similar idioms – Stay out of trouble Keep your hands clean Examples He’s been trying to keep his nose clean since getting out of jail. If you want to keep your job, you’d better keep your nose clean. 中文意思是 – 遠離麻煩、保持清白 / 远离麻烦、保持清白

Go with the flow The meaning is – To accept things as they happen and not try to change or control them; to be flexible. Similar idioms – Roll with it Take things as they come Examples I didn’t plan much for the trip; I just want to go with the flow. If you want to reduce stress, try to go with the flow more often. 中文意思是 – 順其自然、隨遇而安 / 顺其自然、随遇而安

Off the hook The meaning is – To be freed from a difficult situation or no longer have to take responsibility for something. Similar idioms – Out of the woods Let off the hook Examples He forgot to submit the report, but his boss let him off the hook this time. I thought I’d have to babysit, but my sister came home early, so I’m off the hook. 中文意思是 – 脫離困境、免除責任 / 脱离困境、免除责任

Cross that bridge when you come to it The meaning is – Don’t worry about a possible problem now; deal with it only if or when it happens. Similar idioms – Don’t borrow trouble One step at a time Examples What if we run out of money? — Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it. She’s stressed about failing the final, but I told her to cross that bridge when she gets to it. 中文意思是 – 船到橋頭自然直；等問題真的發生再處理 / 船到桥头自然直；等问题真的发生再处理

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All bark but no spark The meaning is – This is a twist on the more common idiom “all bark and no bite,” but if used, "all bark but no spark" could describe someone who talks a lot or makes noise but lacks energy, passion, or follow-through—especially in relationships or action. Similar idioms – All talk and no action Talks a big game Examples He flirts a lot, but when it comes to love, he’s all bark but no spark. The performance was loud and flashy, but

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All up in the air The meaning is – Something is uncertain or undecided; the outcome is not yet clear. Similar idioms – In limbo Hanging in the balance Examples Our travel plans are still all up in the air because of the weather forecast. The future of the project is up in the air until we get more funding. 中文意思是 – 尚未決定、未定之數 / 尚未决定、未定之数

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A hard nut to crack The meaning is – Someone or something that is difficult to understand, solve, or deal with. Similar idioms – Tough cookie A puzzle Examples That math problem is a hard nut to crack—I’ve been stuck on it for hours. She’s nice, but a bit reserved. Definitely a hard nut to crack. 中文意思是 – 難以對付或理解的人／事 / 难以对付或理解的人／事

Haste makes waste The meaning is – Doing things too quickly can lead to mistakes, causing more problems or wasted effort in the end. Similar idioms – Slow and steady wins the race Measure twice, cut once Examples He forgot to save his work because he rushed—haste makes waste. Don’t try to finish the project in one night. Remember, haste makes waste. 中文意思是 – 欲速則不達、急躁容易出錯 / 欲速则不达、急躁容易出错

Leave no stone unturned The meaning is – To try everything possible in order to achieve something or find a solution; to search thoroughly and exhaustively. Similar idioms – Go the extra mile Search high and low Examples The detective promised to leave no stone unturned in solving the case. We left no stone unturned in our search for the perfect wedding venue. 中文意思是 – 不遺餘力、徹底尋找 / 不遗余力、彻底寻找

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch The meaning is – Don’t assume you’ll get something or succeed before it actually happens. Similar idioms – Don’t put the cart before the horse Don’t jump the gun Examples She’s already planning how to spend the prize money—don’t count your chickens before they hatch. We haven’t signed the contract yet, so don’t count your chickens. 中文意思是 – 勿過早樂觀、事情未成定局就別太自信 / 勿过早乐观、事情未成定局就别太自信

A blessing in disguise The meaning is – Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good later on. Similar idioms – Every cloud has a silver lining Good things come from bad situations Examples Losing that job was a blessing in disguise—it pushed me to start my own business. Missing the flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the plane was delayed for hours. 中文意思是 – 因禍得福、表面不幸實則有利 / 因祸得福、表面不幸实则有利

Press someone’s button The meaning is – To deliberately say or do something that annoys or upsets someone, usually because you know it will get a reaction. Similar idioms – Push someone's buttons Get under someone's skin Examples Don’t talk about her ex—you know that always presses her buttons. He loves to press my buttons just to see me react. 中文意思是 – 刻意惹怒某人、挑動情緒 / 刻意惹怒某人、挑动情绪

A place in the sun The meaning is – A situation where someone enjoys success, happiness, or comfort—especially after effort or struggle. Similar idioms – Live the good life Have it made Examples After years of hard work, she finally found a place in the sun. He left everything behind in search of a place in the sun. 中文意思是 – 理想的地位或安穩幸福的生活 / 理想的地位或安稳幸福的生活

Curiosity killed the cat The meaning is – Being too curious or prying into things can lead to trouble or danger. Similar idioms – Mind your own business Don’t poke your nose into things Examples Don’t go snooping around their house—curiosity killed the cat. I wanted to read his private messages, but then I thought, curiosity kills the cat. 中文意思是 – 好奇心會惹禍；不要過於探聽他人事情 / 好奇心会惹祸；不要过于探听他人事情

Shake off an earworm The meaning is – To try to stop a catchy song or tune from playing over and over in your head. Similar idioms – Get a song out of your head Break the loop Examples I’ve been trying to shake off this earworm all day—it’s driving me crazy! That jingle is so catchy, I can’t shake the earworm no matter what I do. 中文意思是 – 擺脫腦海裡重複播放的旋律 / 摆脱脑海里重复播放的旋律