All or Nothing
Meaning: Total commitment; no middle ground.
"He's going for the world record. It's all or nothing now."
Words that stick together like glue.
In English, some words are best friends. They always appear in the same order. Swap them, and you’ll sound like a robot!
Meaning: Total commitment; no middle ground.
"He's going for the world record. It's all or nothing now."
Meaning: Reliability and consistency over speed.
"Don't rush the project. Slow and steady wins the race."
Meaning: A mix of good and bad times.
"Every business has its ups and downs in the first year."
Meaning: A crucial moment that leads to either success or failure.
"This final interview will make or break his career."
Meaning: Over a large area or everywhere.
"They searched far and wide for the missing keys."
Meaning: All the complicated details or mechanics of something.
"It takes time to learn the ins and outs of the new software."
Meaning: It will definitely happen, we just don't know when.
"You'll have to tell him the truth sooner or later."
Meaning: Most importantly; above all else.
"First and foremost, we must ensure everyone is safe."
Meaning: Small damage caused by normal, everyday use.
"The car is old, so there's some natural wear and tear on the seats."
Meaning: Completely finished or successfully concluded.
"The deal is done and dusted, so we can finally relax."