idioms

  on the house (free of charge, paid for by the owner) At the opening of the new restaurant, tea and coffee were on the house. The hotel offers breakfast on the house. envocabulary.com

  feel free (you can do it if you want; regard yourself as permitted) Feel free to call me any time up until half past ten at night. Can I use your bathroom? – Please, feel free. envocabulary.com

  take heart (be encouraged) Take heart! You are doing well, and from now on it will be easier. The players took heart from their coach’s words and went on to win the game. envocabulary.com

  tug at your heartstrings (make you feel strong love or sympathy) He knows exactly how to tug at your heartstrings. The sight of poor people working just for food tugged at my heartstrings. envocabulary.com

  cherry pick (pick or accept the best) You can cherry-pick the school you want to go to. We are going to buy the whole equipment and not just cherry-pick the best ones. envocabulary.com