Expressions

Question 1

No if or buts

Answer 1

When we say to someone ‘no ifs or buts’ it means there is no negotiation, no compromise, and no excuses - it just has to be done. It can also mean there is no doubt.

No ifs or buts - you have to be in bed by ten o’clock.

We’ve all got to work really hard to complete this project by the deadline - no ifs or buts.

No ifs or buts - this is the best restaurant I have ever eaten at.

Question 2

Wrap your head around it

Answer 2

You are taking the time to understand something or you have already taken the time to understand something.

Question 3

Under the weather

Answer 3

Someone is sick, ill, or doesn’t feel well for some reason.

I’m feeling a bit under the weather, I’ll take the day off.

Question 4

It’s not rocket science

Answer 4

Something is not complicated or to not make things more complicated than they need to be.

Question 5

Hang in there

Answer 5

To keep going, keep moving forward, and to not give up with things get difficult.

Question 6

Make a long story short

Answer 6

You are taking a lengthy story and abbreviating it by leaving some details out to make it briefer.

Question 7

Call it day

Answer 7

To retire for the day, stop working and relax.

Question 8

So far, so good

Answer 8

The progress so far is a success.

Question 9

Get something off your chest

Answer 9

To admit something that you have not admitted before that is bothering you and causing you distress.

Question 10

I don’t like

Answer 10

I’m not a fan of party.
Party is not my thing.
I’m not really into party.
I’m not crazy about parties.