idioms

  out of your league (too difficult, good, or expensive for you) This position is way out of your league. I think she is out of my league. She can’t afford to buy that necklace. It’s out of her league.   envocabulary.com

  on the run (running away from someone) The prisoners were on the run after escaping from prison. The enemy soldiers are on the run. informal (continuously busy or hurrying) Everyone seems to be on the run these days. (while hurrying from place to place) I’m late for work. I’ll …

  bite the bullet  informal (to endure or deal with something difficult or unpleasant) We need to bite the bullet and spend less until he gets back. I hate washing the dishes, but I’ll just have to bite the bullet. [from the old-time when giving wounded soldiers a bullet to bite …

  better late than never (it is better to do something late than never do it at all) He is learning to drive a car at age fifty, but it’s better late than never. (it is better to come late than never) She was stuck in a traffic jam and arrived late, …

    beat around the bush (to discuss a subject without coming to the main point) Don’t beat around the bush. Tell me what you want. Just give me a straight yes or no, and don’t beat around the bush.   envocabulary.com