2. If you are in a rut, you have a
monotonous and boring way of life.
"If you feel you're in a rut, why don't
you look for a new job?"
In a rut

3. DAILY SITUATIONS
5. Nos basaremos en tres categorías para exponer las
expresiones idiomáticas más comunes en la lengua
inglesa. Los usuarios podrán navegar a través de links que
conducen a la página de la categoría correspondiente.
LUCK - OPPORTUNITY
FEELINGS - EMOTIONS

4. LUCK - OPPORTUNITY
If someone is waiting in the wings, they
are waiting for an
opportunity to take action, especially
to replace someone else in
their job or position.
Waiting in the wings
"There are many young actors waiting in the wings, ready to show
their talent."

5. If you strike gold, you find exactly
what you need:
satisfaction, wealth, happiness, etc.
"I think she has struck gold this time in her new job.
It suits her perfectly!"
Strike gold

6. DAILY SITUATIONS
If you have your back to the wall, you
are in serious difficulty.
"With his back to the wall, the supplier had to accept the deal."
Back to the wall

7. FEELINGS - EMOTIONS
If you carry the torch, you have strong
feelings for someone with whom
you do not or cannot have a
relationship..
"He's been carrying the torch for Julie since their college days,
before she married Ted."
Carry the torch