8. Collection of Motivational Idioms Practice

 

 

 

A Collection of motivational idioms is a collection of idioms related to motivation.

 

1. You've got to be kidding

A: "Patrick won the school election by two votes."

B: "He's not that popular how did this happen?"

A: "Nobody voted because they expected Jason to win."

B: "You've got to be kidding me."

 

2. Make up one's mind

If you don't make up your mind, I'll choose for you.

Both of them look really good. I can't make up my mind.

A: "I don't know which one to get."

B: "They're both pretty good, so just pick one."

A: "I always regret it when I pick the wrong one."

B: "You're picking between white chocolate or regular chocolate. There is no wrong answer so hurry up and make up your mind."

 

3. Go Dutch

A: "How was your date with Sarah?"

B: "I'm not sure. It was just ok."

A: "Why do you say that?"

B: "She didn't let me pay for her share. She insisted that we go dutch for everything."

 

4. Have the guts

A: "I heard you went to Sky Mountain Park. How was it."

B: "It was pretty fun."

A: "Did you go on the monster ride?"

B: "No. I didn't have the guts to go on that ride. It was too scary."

 

5. Rain or Shine

A: "I'm going hiking this Saturday. Do you want to come?"

B: "That sounds good. Rain or shine, count me in."

A: "If it's raining, looks like you're going by yourself, because I'm staying home."

 

6. Easier said than done

A: "Do you do any stock trading?"

B: "No, but how hard could it be. Just buy when it goes down and sell when it goes up."

A: "It's easier said than done."

 

7. Give someone a hand

A: "When are you going to move into your new apartment?"

B: "I want to, but I'm going to need some help."

A: "I have time this weekend. Do you want me to give you a hand?"

B: "That would be great."

 

8. Put oneself in one's place

A: "You know I didn't mean to hurt you, but I had no choice."

B: "That's no excuse for what you did to me."

A: "Try to put yourself in my place. What would you have done?"

B: "I see your point."

 

9. Play it by ear

A: "What are you doing next weekend?"

B: "Nothing. Did you want to do something?"

A: "Yeah, but I might have to give my dad a ride to the train station. I don't know the exact time yet."

B: "Let's play it by ear then. Just call me when you find out for sure."

 

10. Take it easy

A: "Work has me working seventy hours a week."

B: "You should take it easy. You're going to get sick at this rate."

A: "I wish I could, but I have deadlines to meet."

 

11. Go with the flow

A: "I got a speeding ticket. Do you think I should go to court to fight it?"

B: "What are you going to tell the judge?"

A: "That I was basically going with the flow."

B: "That's not going to work. I would just pay the fine."

 

12. Don't sweat it

A: "I'm worried about my final examination."

B: "You didn't take it yet?"

A: "I took it yesterday. I'm not sure how I did."

B: "If you tried your best, there's nothing you can do about the results, so don't sweat it."

 

13. Keep Your Cool

A. "Are you ready for your job interview?"

B. "Yes, but I'm a bit nervous about it."

A. "Just keep your cool and you will do fine."

 

14. Good Thinking

A. "I hear the restaurant we are going to is really popular."

B. "It's pretty good... and I already reserved a table for us."

A. "Good thinking!"

 

15. Don't Be a Stranger

A. "Hey John, I don't see you around here these days."

B. "I moved down south several months ago."

A. "Keep in touch man. Don't be a stranger."

B. "Definitely. I'll buzz you every time I come up."

 

16. Get a Life

A. "I noticed that man was bothering you. What did you say to him?"

B. "I told him to get a life and quit bothering people he does not know!"

 

17. Hang In There

A. "Work is not going well right now. They are talking about laying people off soon."

B. "Just try and hang in there and hopefully things get better."

 

18. Behave Yourself

A. "I'm going to go out with the guys this Friday night."

B. "You'd better behave yourself. I know how you guys like to party."

A. "Don't worry, I will be on my best behavior."

 

19. Rise and Shine

A. "Rise and shine! It's time to get up!"

B. "Can't I just stay in bed a bit longer?"

A. "If you do you will be late for work."

 

20. You Made It Big

"A. "So how have you been?

B. "I've been good. I live in Beverly Hills with my wife."

A. "Wow you live in Beverly Hills? You made it big!"

 

21. In Your Dreams

A. "I've been practicing shooting basketball with my dad."

B. "Are you getting any better?"

A. "I can beat you now."

B. "In your dreams, buddy!"

 

22. Lighten Up

A. "I'm so upset that we didn't get to go to the game yesterday."

B. "Lighten up. We can go some other time."

A. "I know, I just feel bad I had to work."

B. "Like I said, it's ok. We can try again next week."

 

23. Good Point

A. "I really think you should have called him first before stopping by his house."

B. "Good point. I will remember that next time."