ENGLISH IDIOM AND ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY
Hit the road = Leave
Kick the bucket = Die
Jump the gun = Act too soon
Fit as a fiddle = Healthy
Break a leg = Good luck
Piece of cake = Very easy
Put your foot down = Be firm
Cut to the chase = Get to the point
See eye to eye = Fully agree
Hit the sack = Go to sleep
Call it a day = Stop working
Last straw = Final problem
Get a second wind = Energized again
Out of the blue = Unexpectedly
Caught red-handed = Caught in the act
Throw in the towel = Give up
Once in a blue moon = Rarely happens
Ball is in your court = Your decision
Under the weather = Feeling sick
When pigs fly = Never going to happen
Face the music = Accept Consequences
Jump on the bandwagon = Join a trend
On cloud nine = Extremely happy
Break the ice = Ease tension
Throw in the towel = surrender
Beat around the bush = berbelit-belit
Slack off = bermalas-malasan
I a row = berturut turut
On purpose = dengan sengaja
Know your place = tahu diri dong
Read the room = lihat keadaan
Don’t butt in = jangan ikut campur
It’s not my thing = bukan seleraku
Take a hint = pikirin saja sendiri
Save some for me = sisain sedikit untukku
Don’t play dumb = jangan pura-pura bodoh
Tit for tat = kebaikan dibalas kebaikan
I have
hunch = aku punya firasat
Just like old time = sama seperti dulu
Don’t sugarcoat it = jangan menutupinya
Don’t get involve = jangan ikut campur
Words fail me = Saya kehabisan kata-kata.
Trust me on this = percaya deh sama aku
Just my luck = sial banget
Do you live around here = kamu tinggal
disekitar sini?
Seems appropriate = kayaknya cocok
You're just spoiled = dasar manja
You rock = kamu keren
Sounds like fun = kedengarannya seru
Not so bad = lumayan juga
You did it = kamu berhasil
I’m running late = saya sedang terlambat
You are something else= kamu ada-ada saja
Fine by me = baiklah aku setuju
Knock yourself out = silahkan saja
That’s the last straw = sudah keterlaluan
No harm done = nggak apa-apa kok
I rest my case = Tuh kan bener kataku
No wonder—it's your own fault = pantesan
salahmu sendiri
Distort - change inaccurately
Diverse - showing variety
Empirical - based on observation
Explicit - clearly stated
Exploit - use for benefit
Feasible possible and practical
Fluctuate - change frequently
Implement - put into action
Incorporate - include as part
Inhibit - prevent or slow
Innovative - introducing new ideas
Manipulate - control skillfully
Neglect fail to care for
Objective - based on facts
Precede come before
Prohibit officially forbid
Promote encourage or support
Pursuit effort to achieve
Reinforce- make stronger
Specify state clearly
Resemble = look like
Put
on hold = Postpone temporarily
Dig into (phrasal verb) = Investigate
thoroughly
Comprehend
= get
Applaud = clap for
Rush off = Depart hastly
Discard = Throw away
Converse = chat
Fabricate = Make up
Observe
= watch
Get
for = purchase cheaply
Get
over = recover
Let
on = reveal
Rtain
= keep
Eloquent - Fluent or persuasive in
speaking
Resilient - Able to recover
Innovative - Introducing new ideas or
methods
Remarkable - Worthy of attention;
impressive
Compassionate - Showing kindness and
concern
Versatile Able to adapt to different
situations
Authentic - Genuine and real
Ambitious - Having a strong desire to
succeed
Meticulous - Very careful and precise
Efficient - Working effectively with less
waste
Profound - Very deep or meaningful
Humble Having a modest attitude
Persistent - Continuing despite
difficulties
Vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm
Exceptional - Unusually excellent
Grateful - Feeling thankful
Curious - Eager to learn or know something
Confident - Feeling sure about yourself
Adaptable - Able to change easily
Outstanding - Extremely good or impressive
Seemingly
= It appears to be so.
Admittedly = I accept that as true.
Arguably = You could reasonably say so.
Undeniably = It cannot be denied.
Presumably = I assume that's true.
Apparently = From what I know.
Notably = It is worth mentioning.
Thankfully = We have reason to be
grateful.
Regrettably = Sadly, this is the case.
Conversely = The opposite is true.
Likewise = The same applies.
Hence = For this reason.
Thus = In this way.
Otherwise = If that is not the case.
Regardless = It doesn't matter.
Specifically = In particular.
Generally = In most cases.
Ultimately = When all is considered.
Entirely = Completely.
Merely = Only; nothing more.
Anomaly. - Something unusual
Coherent - Clear and logical
Credible - Believable and trustworthy
Discern - Recognize or understand
Empirical - Based on observation
Feasible - Possible and practical
Insightful - Showing deep understanding
Intrinsic - Naturally belonging to
something
Pragmatic - Practical and realistic
Scrutinize - Examine very carefully
Subtle - Not immediately obvious
Viable - Capable of succeeding.
Lavish - Luxurious and generous
Opulent - Rich and luxurious
Prestige - Widespread respect
Grey area = Unclear situation
Hard nut = Difficult person
Holy cow = Great surprise
Hot water = Serious trouble
Loose tongue = Talks too much
Raw deal = Unfair treatment
A bird in the hand = Sure advantage
An open book = Easily understood
Apple of one's eye = Favorite person
At a snail's pace = Very slowly
Beat a retreat = Withdraw quickly
I second that = Saya setuju dengan itu
You crushed it = Kamu hebat banget!
I'm well -versed = Saya paham banget soal itu
I didn't make that cut = Saya nggak kepilih
Wrong = erroneous
Correct= Accurate
Confused = perplexed
Lucky = fortunate
Polite = courteous
Main = principal
Lasting = enduring
Temporarily = transient
Flexible = adaptable
Generous = benevolent
Stubborn = obstinate
Honest = sincere
Famous = renowned
Brave = valiant
Rich = wealthy
Poor = destitute
Calm = serene
Careful = meticulous
Clever = ingenious
Friendly = Amiable
Pass out = pingsan
Zone out = melamun/bengong
Freak out = panik berlebihan
Slow up = marah besat/meledak-ledak
Goof off = membuang waktu
Set it up = atur saja
Fess up = ngaku saja
Good grief = ampun deh
Peace out = perdamaian
Where you headed = Mau pergi kemana kamu
He doesn’t stand a chance = Dia sama sekali
tidak punya peluang
I overheard the conversation = Saya tidak
sengaja mendengar percakapan itu
You can’t let him get you down = Kamu tidak
boleh membiarkan dia membuatmu merasa terpuruk.
be glad you did = syukuri keputusanmu itu
There’s an alternate = Ada alternatif lain
It’s not that I’m not deeply flattered they
chose me = Bukannya saya tidak merasa sangat tersanjung karena mereka memilih
saya.
It’s jut a little heads up would have been
nice = Sebenarnya, alangkah baiknya jika ada pemberitahuan sebelumnya.
i'm just worn out = Aku benar-benar
kelelahan.
nobody even bothered to call me = bahkan
tidak ada seorang pun yang repot-repot (mau) menelepon saya
Observant - Notices details quickly.
Perceptive - Understands things deeply.
Discerning - Recognizes subtle differences.
Astute - Quick to understand.
Keen-eyed - Spots tiny details.
Insightful - Sees beyond the obvious.
Vigilant - Always alert.
Analytical - Examines things logically.
Scrupulous - Extremely careful.
Meticulous - Notices every detail.
Perspicacious - Has sharp perception.
Shrewd - Notices what others miss.
Inquisitive - Eager to investigate.
Discriminating - Judges differences
carefully.
Convey - communicate an idea
Crucial - extremely important
Devote - give time or effort
Discrete - separate or distinct
Emerge - appear or develop
Eliminate remove completely
Enhance - improve or increase
Ensure - make certain
Equivalent - equal in value
Exclude - leave out
Facilitate - make easier
Framework - basic structure
Fundamental - basic and essential
Furthermore - in addition
Hence - for this reason
Identical - exactly the same
Illustrate - explain with examples
Incentive - something that motivates
Inherent - naturally existing
Relax → Take it easy.
Do it! Go for it!
I forgot→ It slipped my mind.
Be patient → Hang in there.
Wait a moment → Hold your horses.
I agree → I'm on board.
I don't know I'm in the dark.
Hurry up → Step on it!
Be careful → Watch your step.
I'm listening → I'm all ears.
Don't give up → Chin up!
Make a decision → Pull the trigger.
I'm very busy → I'm swamped.
It's too late → That ship has sailed.
It's expensive → It costs an arm and a leg.
It's easy→ It's a piece of cake.
I don't believe it → I'm not buying it.
Be quiet Zip your lips.
Stay calm → Keep your cool.
Fine By Me : Cocok Si Buatku
Let's Face It : Ayo Akui Saja
Fire Away : Tanya Aja:
Count Me Out : Aku Nggak Ikut:
There are no ties whatsoever.: Nggak Ada
Ikatan Apapun
Differ from = be different
Differ with = disagree
IDIOM
1. On the house
Meaning: Provided free by the business
"The dessert was on the house tonight."
2. Pick up the pace
Meaning: To go faster
"We need to pick up the pace to finish
on time."
3. Quit while you're ahead
Meaning: To stop while still successful
"He quit while he was ahead after the win."
4. Red tape
Meaning: Excessive bureaucratic rules and
procedures
"The permit involved a lot of red
tape."
5. Second nature
Meaning: Something done automatically from
practice
"Driving became second nature to
her."
50 OPPOSITE WORDS
Abundant X Scarce
Frugal X Lavish
Accumulate X Disperse
Futile X Fruitful
Adept X Inept
Glum X Upbeat
Adverse X Favorable
Gullible X Skeptical
Affluent X Impoverished
Impartial X Biased
Alleviate X Exacerbate
Inadvertent X Premeditated
Ample X Inadequate
Indigenous X Exotic
Arduous X Effortless
Intricate X Uncomplicated
Audacious X Timid
Jovial X Sullen
Augment X Diminish
Lenient X Harsh
Barren X Fertile
Lethargic X Vigorous
Benign X Malicious
Lucrative X Unprofitable
Booming X Stagnant
Monotonous X Riveting
Cautious X Rash
Pertinent X Irrelevant
Chronic X Acute
Pragmatic X Idealistic
Conventional X Eccentric
Precarious X Stable
Converge X Diverge
Prevail X Succumb
Detrimental X Beneficial
Proponent X Opponent
Eschew X Embrace
Redundant X Indispensable
Exorbitant X Affordable
Sedentary X Active
Expedite X Impede
Striking X Unremarkable
Explicit X Implicit
Surplus X Shortage
Extol X Chastise
Ubiquitous X Rare
Facilitate X Hinder
Undermine X Bolster
Fragile X Robust
Unprecedented X Commonplace
Normal vs Advanced Verbs in English
Make clear = Elucidate
Make certain = Ascertain
Examine closely = Scrutinize
Remove gradually = Eliminate
Reduce significantly = Curtail
Increase significantly = Augment
Make better = Ameliorate
Make worse = Aggravate
Avoid deliberately = Evade
Support strongly = Advocate
Oppose strongly = Resist
Begin officially = Inaugurate
End officially =Terminate
Spread widely = Disseminate
Collect information = Accumulate
Show evidence = Substantiate
Prove wrong = Refute
Make known = Disclose
Hide deliberately = Suppress
Understand fully = Comprehend
Extremely intelligent = Erudite
Extremely attractive = Alluring
Extremely complicated = Intricate
Extremely painful = Excruciating
Extremely convincing = Compelling
Extremely harmful = Noxious
Extremely old-fashioned = Archaic
Extremely fearless = Intrepid
Extremely shameful = Ignominious
Extremely unpredictable = Capricious
Extremely pure = Immaculate
Extremely gloomy = Tenebrous
Extremely fortunate = Auspicious
Extremely hostile = Belligerent
Extremely impressive = Stupendous