Street Talk 3 - Lesson 4

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at the end of {one's} rope [phrase]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: They will be at the end of their rope if the financial situation does n't improve soon .

at the top of {one's} lungs [phrase]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: During the concert , the fans were singing along at the top of their lungs .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [phrase]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He regretted not biting his tongue during the heated argument ; his harsh words caused irreparable damage .

without a hitch [phrase]

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

Ex: The construction project was completed without a hitch , thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors .

to [go] without a snag [phrase]

to happen smoothly, without any problems or difficulties

Ex: Everything went without a snag until the final presentation .

to [hang] (on|) in there [phrase]

to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: We encouraged him to hang on in there during the tough times , and eventually , he overcame the obstacles .

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: Jenny 's birthday party was a blast , and everyone agreed that they had the time of their lives dancing and singing the night away .

skin and bone [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: He looked like skin and bone after weeks of hardship .

to {not} [sleep] a wink [phrase]

to get no sleep

Ex: The baby was teething , so the parents did n't sleep a wink as they comforted their little one throughout the night .

to [sleep] like a log [phrase]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: He was so exhausted that he slept like a log , undisturbed by the noise outside .

spitting image [noun]

someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing

Ex: The actor 's portrayal in the biopic was so accurate that he was the spitting image of the historical figure .