In many cases, cancer can be NIPPED IN THE BUD if noticed in the early stage.
Meaning: to end something before it has a chance to make a serious problem.
I really like working with Michael because he is a kind, DOWN TO EARTH person.
Meaning: used to describe a person as sensible.
Mary was a SHRINKING VIOLET before she went to college.
Meaning: a very shy person.
Will you stop BEATING AROUND THE BUSH and tell me directly what is going on?
Meaning: to talk about something indirectly, and avoid getting to the point.
All employees will be attending the meeting so why don’t we MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES and make a survey about their training?
Meaning: to make the most of a favourable opportunity.
The company has to continue implementing the new plan as we are not OUT OF THE WOODS yet.
Meaning: out of danger or difficulty.
Bob lost his job, but somehow his family WEATHERED THE STORM.
Meaning: succeed in reaching the end of a very difficult period without much harm or damage.
Martin was a LATE BLOOMER when it comes to reading. He began to enjoy it in his twenties.
Meaning: a person who becomes good at something later than others.
If you want to be fluent in English, you have to read, listen and speak until it becomes SECOND NATURE to you.
Meaning: to be familiar with something so much that you can do it without any effort