idioms

  make ends meet (to have enough money to buy things that you need; earn enough money to live on) I work a part-time job to earn enough money to make ends meet. It was not possible to make ends meet on his small salary.   envocabulary.com

    name of the game (the most important thing; essential) The name of the game is to spend less than you earn. If you want to succeed in anything, hard work is the name of the game.   envocabulary.com

    no sooner said than done (used to say that you will do something as soon as someone asks for it) You wanted a cup of coffee. Here you are—no sooner said than done. Could you close the door, please? No sooner said than done. envocabulary.com

  It’s now or never (now is the only time you can do it) Make up your mind, Dani. It’s now or never. This is the last chance for the team to win; it’s now or never.   envocabulary.com

  now you’re talking  said when someone makes a better suggestion or offer than one that they made before (at last, you’re saying something good) Would you like to go to a movie? – Now you’re talking! OK, I’ll give you your money back by tomorrow afternoon. – Now you’re talking!   …