English Expression & Idioms W10- May 28th, 2021

No.	Expressions/idioms	Explanations
1	To stop by	To pay a short visit, usually spontaneous or unannounced . Yesterday, I decided to stop by and visit my friend at his place of work. . Thanks for stopping by!      ( = Thanks for dropping by! = Thanks for passing by! = Thanks for swinging by!)
2	To hold a grudge	To continue keeping hard feelings against someone after a disagreement, a fight or a argues . The two friends had a big fight. Now, they haven’t spoken to each other for months! They’re still holding a grudge against each other. Hopefully, it will all be water under the bridge soon!
3	no hard feelings	No grudge, no problem, I forgive you, it’s all good. . A: Hey Jennifer! I’m really sorry about getting upset yesterday. I didn’t mean to snap at you!                                                                                                                        suddenly make you angry     B: That’s ok, John. No hard feelings! It’s all good.                                                             No problem   * Never mind : forget about it, it’s nothing.
4	Let me get this straight.	Let me understand this clearly. . A: Everybody has to wear a mask in class. We have been doing to this for almost a year but some people refuse to follow the rules.   B: Hold on, let me get this straight. We have masks to try and keep everyone safe, but some people don’t want to wear them? How is that possible?
5	To level with someone	to be clear and honest, to be direct and straight . Nick, thank you for working with us, but I need to level with you. My business is about to fold and I need to start laying people off. I’m sorry but I gotta let you go.
6	No use crying over spilled[spilt] milk	No point in being upset about something that already happened and you cannot change . A: I really needed that job. I can’t believe they laid me off! I miss my old job. This sucks!   B: Yes, it does suck, but there’s no use crying over spilled milk. Pick yourself up and dust yourself off. It’s time to find a new job!
6	Not on your life!	No way . A: Hey dad, can I drive your new car to the party this weekend? It’s downtown B: Not on your life! ( = Over my dead body! = No way! = That’s out of the question!        = Sure! When pigs fly! )
6	To be well off	Strong financial condition, they have money . I’m not worried about him losing his job. His parents are very well off. I’m sure they will support him until he gets back on his feet again!                                   재기하다, 다시 일어서다