| know-it-all |
(informal) a person who acts as if he or she knows almost everything. |
| live it up |
to enjoy oneself in an unrestrained or carefree way. |
| make it |
to do well; succeed. [2 definitions] |
| make it up to (someone) |
to repay (someone) in some way for a wrong, or perceived wrong, done to that person. |
| mix it up |
(informal) to fistfight or quarrel. |
| pack it in |
(informal) to stop what one is doing temporarily or permanently; stop; quit. [2 definitions] |
| play it by ear |
to act without planning in advance; improvise. |
| play it safe |
to act so as to prevent or avoid misfortune or danger; be cautious. |
| rough it |
to live without the ordinary daily comforts. |
| save it for a rainy day |
to save money for future need, rather than spend it immediately. |
| sock it to someone |
(slang) to deliver a devastating criticism or blow to someone. |
| tough it out |
(informal) to endure hardship stoically. |
| watch it |
to be careful; to have caution. |
| when it comes to |
with regard to (some particular aspect of something); with respect to; concerning. |
| whoop it up |
(informal) to make loud noises or a disturbance, as in celebration. [2 definitions] |
| wing it |
(informal) to proceed without advance preparation or a plan; improvise. |
| worth it |
successful in compensating for the effort, time, trouble, or expense required. |