idioms

  out of hand (out of control) The kids need some discipline before they get out of hand. We must deal with the situation; it is getting completely out of hand.   envocabulary.com

  bite your tongue (to stop yourself from saying something) I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought of her stupid plan, but I bit my tongue and didn’t say anything.  I think you have to bite your tongue and look on the bright side.   envocabulary.com

  bright side (positive side of an unpleasant situation) Always try to look on the bright side of things. The bright side to this is that at least you can learn something from your mistake.   envocabulary.com

  every cloud has a silver lining  saying (every bad situation has a positive side) Don’t be discouraged, my friend; every cloud has a silver lining. Every cloud has a silver lining. After losing my job, I found my dream job.   envocabulary.com

  give someone the green light (to give someone permission or approval to go ahead with something) My father gave me the green light to go on a school trip. The government has decided to give the green light to the project.   envocabulary.com