idioms

  have your cake and eat it too (to have two good things at the same time) If you want more local services, you have to pay more tax. You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Spend your money on vacation or save. You can’t have your cake …

  grist for the mill (a useful resource for a particular purpose) My experience in computers was grist for the mill. I should learn the English language; it’s all grist for the mill. Having a part-time job will give you some extra cash to pay for the things you need; …

  question of time (it will definitely happen sooner or later) We’ll find the truth eventually. It’s only a question of time. The researchers are confident that they will develop a vaccine against the disease. It’s just a question of time. I will quit smoking, but it’s a question of …

  Queer Street  usually with capital Q&S (debt or bankruptcy) Such extravagance will surely put you on Queer Street. Jim lost all his money at the poker table last night, and now he is on Queer Street. envocabulary.com

  green thumb (talent or ability to make plants grow) Everything is nice in your garden, Jane. You must have a green thumb. You don’t need a green thumb to grow this kind of vegetable. envocabulary.com