50 Popular English Idioms to Sound Like a Native Speaker

31. BE TICKLED PINK: to be excited and happy

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  She was tickled pink by all the compliments she’d received.
  

32. A BAKER’S DOZEN: thirteen

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33. COMFORT FOOD: food that makes you feel better, because it reminds you of your childhood

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  After a tiring day, it’s so nice to make some comfort food and settle down with a good book.
  

34. SKELETON CREW: the minimum number of people needed to keep a service/office operating

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  Can you come back after the holidays? We’re operating with a skeleton crew at the moment.
  

35. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY: to let something happen, no matter what happens next

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  I must tell John how I feel about him, let the chips fall where they may.
  

36. NO-BRAINER: an easy decision

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  Do you think I should propose to Judy?
  
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  Come on, it’s a no-brainer. She’s such a fantastic woman!
  

37. A STONE’S THROW: very near

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  The hotel was a stone’s throw from the beach. I loved it.
  

38. HEAR ON THE GRAPEVINE: to hear a rumour or unconfirmed story

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  I heard on the grapevine that Charlie and Sarah are dating at the moment.
  

39. SIT ON THE FENCE: to stay neutral and not take sides

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  Well don’t you think I’m right, he’s been acting differently hasn’t he?
  
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  I’m sitting on the fence with this one, you’re both my good friends.
  

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