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the blind leading the blind
[frase]
used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all
Ex: The group of amateurs trying to fix the car 's engine was a classic case the blind leading the blind.
to dice with death
[frase]
to take great risks that could result in one's own death
Ex: I 'm warning you not dice with death by entering that abandoned building .
to hold one's breath
[frase]
to wait for something anxiously or eagerly
Ex: He said he'd be here in 15 minutes, but given his track record, I wouldn't hold my breath.
easy does it
[Sentença]
used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something
Ex: As the car inched closer to the tight parking spot, she reminded the driver, "Easy does it."
to get one's feet wet
[frase]
to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it
Ex: She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.
to get the hang of something
[frase]
to learn how something works or how to use it
Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.
nerve
[substantivo]
the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve
coragem, ousadia
Ex: His nerve cracked when he faced the hostile crowd during the debate .O **nervo** dele quebrou quando ele enfrentou a multidão hostil durante o debate.
second wind
[substantivo]
the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion
segundo fôlego, renovação de energia
Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.Ele sentiu que não podia continuar, mas o incentivo da multidão deu-lhe um **segundo fôlego**.
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