to beat around the bush:To talk without getting to the main pointAvoiding the issueFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to beat around the bush:To talk without getting to the main pointAvoiding the issue Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Beat around the bush

to bite the bullet:To get an unpleasant experience over withFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to bite the bullet:To get an unpleasant experience over with Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bite the bullet

to count your blessings:                          to appreciate the good things, not the bad, in lifeFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to count your blessings:                          to appreciate the good things, not the bad, in life Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Count your blessings

A blessing in disguise:A bad experience with a hidden benefitFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A blessing in disguise:A bad experience with a hidden benefit Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Blessing in disguise

to take something with a grain of salt:                          to not trust something fullyto believe something may be exaggeratedFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to take something with a grain of salt:                          to not trust something fullyto believe something may be exaggerated Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Take with a grain of salt

to get out of hand:                          to become uncontrollableto become more chaotic than expectedFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to get out of hand:                          to become uncontrollableto become more chaotic than expected Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Get out of hand

not rocket science:                          easysimpleFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

not rocket science:                          easysimple Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Not rocket science

to follow the herd:                          to do what everyone else is doingto thoughtlessly imitate other peopleFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to follow the herd:                          to do what everyone else is doingto thoughtlessly imitate other people Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Follow the herd

to put something through its paces:                       to test the abilities of something with challenging tasksto put someone through their paces:to challenge someone to prove they are capable of doing somethingFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to put something through its paces:                       to test the abilities of something with challenging tasksto put someone through their paces:to challenge someone to prove they are capable of doing something Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Put through its paces

To punch down:                          to attack or criticize someone in a less powerful positionto attack someone verbally who cannot defend themselvesFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To punch down:                          to attack or criticize someone in a less powerful positionto attack someone verbally who cannot defend themselves Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Punch down

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For one’s hands to be tied:                          To be unable to do something for reasons beyond your controlFor something to stop you being able to help someoneFor the law or a rule to prevent you helping someone outFind the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJlneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For one’s hands to be tied:                          To be unable to do something for reasons beyond your controlFor something to stop you being able to help someoneFor the law or a rule to prevent you helping someone out Find the books: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on AmazonBook 1: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>Book 2: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3C3KCGJ</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Punch above your weight

For one’s hands to be tied:                          To be unable to do something for reasons beyond your controlFor something to stop you being able to help someoneFor the law or a rule to prevent you helping someone outFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For one’s hands to be tied:                          To be unable to do something for reasons beyond your controlFor something to stop you being able to help someoneFor the law or a rule to prevent you helping someone out Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hands are tied

To have a green thumb:To be good at gardeningTo be skilled at raising plants and flowersFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To have a green thumb:To be good at gardeningTo be skilled at raising plants and flowers Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Green Thumb

To go bananas:To become furiousTo act crazilyFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To go bananas:To become furiousTo act crazily Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Go bananas!

To go along with:To acquiesce to someone else's decisionFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To go along with:To acquiesce to someone else's decision Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Go along with

To fish for compliments:To try to get someone to say nice things about youFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To fish for compliments:To try to get someone to say nice things about you Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Fish for compliments

For someone to fall apart:                          To lose control, to have a nervous breakdown For things to fall apart:For a plan to go wrongFor life to become disorganised and chaoticFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For someone to fall apart:                          To lose control, to have a nervous breakdown  For things to fall apart:For a plan to go wrongFor life to become disorganised and chaotic Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Fall apart

to get/have egg on your face:                  To be humiliated because of your own actionsTo look foolish because you failed or were arrogantFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

to get/have egg on your face:                  To be humiliated because of your own actionsTo look foolish because you failed or were arrogantFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Egg on your face

To egg on: To encourage someone to do something dangerous or stupidFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To egg on: To encourage someone to do something dangerous or stupidFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Egg on

To eat your own words: To be proven wrong, to look foolish because you were incorrectFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To eat your own words: To be proven wrong, to look foolish because you were incorrectFind the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.”Available on Amazon<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/</a>lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Eat your own words

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