Idioms

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Get back on the horse
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To restart after a setback
Wrócić do gry. Powrót do jakiejś czynności po porażce lub niepowodzeniu, przezwyciężenie strachu i ponowną próbę.
After failing her driving test, Jane decided to get back on the horse and schedule another one.
Hit the ground running
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To begin a task or job immediately and with full energy and enthusiasm.
She hit the ground running as soon as she started her new role.
Take foot off the gas
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To reduce one's effort or intensity, often after a period of vigorous activity.
After the product launch, the team took their foot off the gas and relaxed a bit.
Fresh off the boat
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New in a country, sometimes derogatory
I didn't know he is fresh off the boat. That explains why he behaves this way.
Pull someones leg
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To playfully deceive
I told my brother I won the lottery, but really, I was just pulling his leg.

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