AMERICAN IDIOMS S

Safe. Unharmed. ex. "It was a rough trip but we got there safe and sound."

To reserve something for some future need. ex. "I've saved a little money for a rainy day."

To produce good results when bad results are expected. ex. "Colin saved the day by remembering to bring the map."

To get even. To pay someone back for something negative that they did. ex. "Don't stop me. I have a score to settle with him."

To begin finding out about something.

Easy and natural. "Scoring goals is second nature to him."

To have a similar opinion on something. ex. "Despite their differences, the two candidates in fact see eye to eye on most issues."

To deem, believe to be appropriate. ex. "You can do that any way you see fit."

To see that something is going to happen.

To serve as appropriate punishment for someone. ex. "They put him in jail for 5 years? Serves him right!"

To go or enter somewhere. ex. "If I were you I wouldn't set foot in that town."

To select something as one's goal.

A boost. "The good financial news was a real shot in the arm for Steve's company."

To do nothing.

To wait (patiently). ex. "Sit tight, your mother will be here soon."

A shocking/ disturbing secret.

To think about something overnight. ex. "I'm not sure if I want to buy this car. I think I should sleep on it."

To fight for, support. ex. "The elected official promised to stand up for the poor."

To cause trouble ex. "Sometimes I think she gets great pleasure from stirring up trouble."

A gullible person or someone who is easily impressed by something ( eg. "a sucker for gadgets" = someone who is easily impressed by gadgets)

Have it your way; As you wish; "I wouldn't walk around that neighborhood at night, but if you really want to, suit yourself."

To believe something (usually a lie) completely. "Margaret told him a flat-out ( = complete and utter) lie and he swallowed it hook line and sinker."