idioms

  sharp as a tack (extremely clever) Jane is sharp as a tack. I’m sure she’ll find a solution to this problem. Mike may be old, but he is still as sharp as a tack.   envocabulary.com

  bag of tricks  informal (a set of skills, techniques, or resources) I will have to use everything in my bag of tricks to fix this problem. The new coach is using a whole new bag of tricks to strengthen the team.   envocabulary.com

  believe it or not (this is very surprising but true) Believe it or not, I have never received a love letter in my life. This is actually my first plane flight, believe it or not.   envocabulary.com

  just for the record (so that the facts are remembered or clear) Just for the record, I want you to know that I’m with you on this. It doesn’t matter anymore, but just for the record, I didn’t do anything.   envocabulary.com

  at one time (at a certain time in the past) At one time, he didn’t have money to buy food for himself, but now he is very rich. At one time, I used to go swimming every day.   envocabulary.com