idioms

  easy does it  informal (used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully) Easy does it! I don’t want you to get hurt. Be careful with that delicate china cup. Easy does it.   envocabulary.com

  don’t give up the day job (used to tell someone that you do not think they are very good at something) What do you think about my painting? – Well, my advice is: don’t give up the day job. Don’t give up your day job. You’re never going to …

  keep in touch (remain in contact with) Don’t forget to keep in touch with me by phone. Facebook and other social media enable us to keep in touch with our old friends.   envocabulary.com

  cut corners (to do something in the easiest, fastest, or cheapest way) Companies cut corners to make a cheaper product. Take your time, don’t cut corners, and do the job right.   envocabulary.com

  no picnic (not easy; no fun) Bringing up five children when you are unemployed is no picnic. It’s no picnic living in the woods with no other people.   envocabulary.com