Understanding Common Phrases

Takes some getting used to

• Requires time and practice to become comfortable with

• Is always difficult to handle

• Should be avoided at all costs

A mixed blessing

• Something that is completely good

• Something that has both advantages and disadvantages

• Something that is only bad

Mind your own business

• Focus on your own matters and don’t interfere in others’ affairs

• Help others whenever possible

• Give advice to people who need it

Look at the bright side

• Focus on the positive aspects of a situation

• Ignore problems completely

• Be realistic and critical

Mean well

• Have good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

• Be very strict in all situations

• Always succeed in making people happy

Look out for each other

• Compete with others to be the best

• Take care of and protect one another

• Ignore what others are doing

Got a lot to offer

• Have many valuable qualities, skills, or opportunities

• Be in need of help from others

• Be unsure about one’s own abilities