American expressions

Meaning: in conclusion 


In a nutshell, we had to cover all of the expenses because of the situation.

To agree


Example: My coworker and I don’t always see eye to eye so that delays our progress. We don’t agree on things.

Free. No cost, ("The dinner was on the house").

Example: Dinner was on the house. The restaurant paid for it.

After our meal, the waiter brought us a complimentary dessert and said, ‘It’s on the house.’

Use influence/connections to get something.

Example: We didn’t get concert tickets, but Mark pulled some strings and got us tickets. He has great connections.

To do your best

She brought her A-game to the job interview and nailed it.

I don’t believe it/that.


She said he forgot his wallet, but I don’t buy it—this happens every time we go out.

We’ll deal with a problem or situation when it actually happens, not before)

What if we don’t have enough time to finish the project? - Don’t worry, we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.

We’ll cross that bridge when we get there