idioms

  those were the days (those times were better than now) Those were the days when I got a job right after I graduated. We used to play together when we were kids. Those were the days!     envocabulary.com

  gone are the days (those days are gone) Gone are the days when you could buy a new car for less than $500. Gone are the days when we prepared meals over a wood stove.   envocabulary.com

  down to the wire  informal (until the very last moment) Both teams played well, and the game went right down to the wire. They worked down to the wire to meet the deadline.     envocabulary.com

  find your feet (to become familiar with a new situation or experience) It will take you a while to find your feet in this new job. I just recently joined the company, so I’m still finding my feet.     envocabulary.com

  staying power (the ability to continue doing something difficult until it is finished) The team has shown fantastic staying power. He has the staying power to study all by himself.   envocabulary.com