Idioms

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the last straw

The last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset, angry, etc.
It had been a difficult week, so when the car broke down, it was the last straw.

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put out to pasture

To stop someone working in a job because they are too old to be useful.
I'm not ready to be put out to pasture yet.
I put my old computer out to pasture.

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count on one hand

If you could count something on (the fingers of) one hand, it does not happen very often or exists in very small numbers.

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double-edged sword

Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences.
This much freedom of expression and opinion can be a double-edged sword.

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word salad

A word salad is a mixture of random words and phrases.

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word of mouth

The process of telling people you know about a particular product or service, usually because you think it is good and want to encourage them to try it.
We get most of our clients by word of mouth.

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the only free cheese is in the mousetrap

Nothing is truly free.

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A stingy person always pays twice

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give me a hand

This phrase is often used to request or help in a friendly or supportive manner.

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the fruits of (one's) labor

The outcome or rewards of one's work or efforts.

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It's not a walk in the park

What you are trying to do or achieve is not easy, it is hard but do-able with effort.

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get in touch with someone

Make contact with somebody/something (by phone, letter, visit, etc.).

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step into the shoes

To take on a particular role or task that someone else has been doing.

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something doesn't ring bells

Indicate that something does not sound familiar.

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to be in the weeds

When faced with a challenging task or situation, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and lost in the details.

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shooting yourself in the foot

To do or say something that causes problems for you, to make a stupid mistake that harms you somehow.

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on a silver platter

If you are given something on a silver platter or on a platter, you are given it without having to work or make an effort to get it.

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hats off to

Used to give praise or credit to someone.
Hats off to my coworker for doing such a great job.

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to feel charged

To be filled with emotion or strong feelings.