Idioms Immigration Flashcards
Take the plunge
To make a decision, take the risk and go for it
Smooth sailing
An immigration process that is free from obstacles
Hit the ground running
to be ready to work immediately on a new activity
A new lease on life
Fresh start
A breath of fresh air
Someone or something that makes a situation feel new, different and exciting
Start from the scratch
To begin something from the beginning
A fish out of water
Feeling uncomfortable or out of place
Get your feet wet
Do a new activity to get familiar with
Put down roots
Begin to have a settled life in a particular place
Jump through the hoops
Have to do a lot of difficult things in order to achieve something
The grass is always greener on the other side
Other people’s lives always seem better than your own
Home away from home
A place where you feel as comfortable as you do in your own home
A rough road ahead
Facing future difficulties or challenges
The melting pot
A place where many different people and ideas exist together, often mixing and producing something new
