1. come to grips with
-accept the reality of the situation
Eg. In order to succeed at an exam, you must come to grips with your ability first.
2. measure twice, cut once
-make sure before you do; think about carefully
Eg. Henry often makes errors that are expensive to fix. He should measure twice, cut once before he acts.
1. high time to do - It is the right time; the timing is overdue so must to do now. eg. Since the stock market is low, it is high time we finally invest our money for our retirement. 2. bend over back
1. to pony up - pay your debt; give what you owe Eg. Jack told his lazy friend to pay up and finally pay back his loan 2. spice things up - make a thing more exciting or interesting Eg. Since her life
1. lose one’s touch - lose ability or skill; no longer able to do Eg. Sabrina lost her touch about teasing people after Stephen went to the uk. 2. go cold turkey -to suddenly stop a habit or behavior