Try your hand at something
Meaning: To do something for the first time.
Example: I’ve always wanted to try my hand at scuba diving.
Until all hours
Meaning: Very late; until a very late hour.
Example: We were up talking until all hours.
Until the dust settles
Meaning: Until the situation becomes calmer.
Example: You've caused a lot of trouble, and we'll have to leave town until
the dust settles.
Walk with a spring in your step
Meaning: Walk energetically and happily.
Example: As Rita walked into the school that morning, there was a spring
in her step.
Water under the bridge
Meaning: Something that happened a long time ago and doesn't bother you
anymore.
Example: I forgive you, my dear friend! And that
quarrel is just water under
the bridge!
When push comes to shove
Meaning: When a situation becomes critical and you need to act; when a
decision
needs to be made; when something can no longer be ignored.
Example: Only Bella was there to help me when push came to shove.
With flying colours
Meaning: Successfully.
Example: He passed his college entrance exam with flying colours.
With one accord
Meaning: All together;
in full agreement; at the same time.
Example: With one accord they left the room; We made the decision with
one accord.
Without a hitch (or “with no hitches”)
Meaning:
Smoothly, easily, without any difficulties or problems.
Example: The parade went off without a hitch; The knee surgery went
without a hitch.
Worth your while
Meaning: Something that is worth your attention/time
and you can gain
some benefit or advantage from it.
Dialogue example:
Speaker A: Is it really worth your while to keep looking for your
grandmother's necklace?
Speaker B: Yes, that necklace is a family heirloom.
