English Expression & Idioms W6 - April 30th, 2021

No.	Expressions/idioms	Explanations
1	Things are looking up.	Things are starting to get better. . Last year, many people were down in the dumps because of the quarantine and Covid-19 situation. Fortunately, after more than a year, things are starting to look up again!
2	To bite off more than you can chew	Attempting to do a lot more than you can physically or logically do - 씹을 수 있는 것보다 더 많이 베어물다. . A few years ago, I was teaching, working as a full-time graphic designer and managing my small photography business. With 3 little kids at home as well, I was definitely biting off more than I could chew!   . This math class is too difficult to follow the lessons. I bit off more than I could chew. I’ll drop out.
3	Running around like a chicken with its head cut off ( = like a chicken without [with no] head )	running around like crazy, usually because of a stressful situation or by being very unorganized . When I woke up late for my trip, I left as quickly as possible to get to the airport, but I forgot my passport at home! Then, I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off, trying to get home to find it and back to the airport on time! What a disaster! . I went swimming pool with my kids. During waiting a line, I lost my kids. Back then I was running around like a chicken without head. Fortunately, I found them in 5 minutes
4	To pitch in	To help, to join in and contribute . We decided to pitch in and buy Juy John a new TV for his birthday. . The people pitched in to help remove that car that was stuck in the snow. . My mother wants to move to other area in native country even though I am not live in that country. Fortunately, my friends are willing to pitch in and help her. What a great friend! .
5	Like pulling teeth	Something very hard to do . Getting my kids to clean up their toys is like pulling teeth! . Speaking in front of audience is like pulling teeth, especially for shy people. . Changing your habit is like pulling teeth! But, it is possible, if you have a motivation.
6	Never mind!	Don’t worry about it . Did you have a question for me?    Never mind, I figured it out on my own.