get one’s feet wet
Meaning: to begin taking part in a new activity
Example: Finally, you've decided to get your feet wet and enrolled in your singing classes. Read more ➺
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it’s not brain surgery
Meaning: to indicate that a specific task is simple and easy to undertake
Example: Learning to ride a bike is simple, it's not brain surgery. Read more ➺
the brains behind
Meaning: used to refer to the person who originally invented a particular scheme, plan or idea
Example: Gladys was the brains behind the successful birthday party that left all the children smiling on their way back home. Read more ➺
word of mouth
Meaning: oral communication
Example: To truly create the right buzz about this movie, we need to get the required word of mouth going in this city. Read more ➺
big mouth
Meaning: someone who talks too much
Example: Your big mouth always gets you in trouble at school, Steven! Read more ➺
bare bones
Meaning: most basic and important elements or facts
Example: Wendy told us a bare-bones version of the long story. Read more ➺
cold shoulder
Meaning: to treat somebody with coldness and contempt
Example: I fought with my wife, and she is now giving me the cold shoulder. Read more ➺
leg up
Meaning: give or receive assistance to achieve a goal
Example: Completing the summer study program gives pupils a leg up in the following academic year. Read more ➺
skeleton in the closet
Meaning: a secret of an embarrassing, guilty or shameful nature that you don't want to disclose
Example: I have come to know that Eric has a skeleton in his cupboard. Read more ➺
on/to hand
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read more ➺
