idioms

  run around in circles (working hard to do something without achieving any worthwhile result) You can run around in circles for years or just stop and think. She has had me running around in circles.   envocabulary.com

  the last thing you want/need (something that you really do not want or need) I hurt your feelings, and that was the last thing I wanted to do. The last thing we needed was to run out of gasoline in the middle of nowhere.     envocabulary.com

  last resort (the last possible option or solution) Since the motel was full, we had to sleep in our sleeping bags as a last resort. I would not ask him for money except as my very last resort.     envocabulary.com

  worth your while (beneficial and not a waste of your time) It would be worth your while to study English. If you help me, I’ll make it worth your while, I promise. I’ll do the job if you make it worth my while.   envocabulary.com

  catch my drift (understand what I am saying; understand my point) We lived in the same room, if you catch my drift. I’m glad you’re catching my drift at last. I think he didn’t quite get my drift. Also: get my drift   envocabulary.com