1.hustle and bustle
Traveling provides us with a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
2.burn out
Young people juggling school and work can easily burn out.
3.build up
If you procrastinate at work, the anxiety will build up quickly.
4.during the off-season
The advantage of traveling during the off-season is you will likely deal with fewer crowds
5.relax and unwind
To pursue a hobby unrelated to work can help you relax and unwind.
6.take one's mind off sth
The act of learning takes our mind off our problems.
7.loosen up
By pursuing this fascination in the films of other countries, I found that cinema was a fun and interesting way of loosening up.
8.dwell on
While some people tend to dwell on the adversity, others just put it all behind and move on with their lives.
9.let go of
As soon as you get home, you should let go of work-related matters and spend some quality time with your family.
10.carve out time
The benefits of physical exercise far outweigh the sacrifices it takes to carve out that time.
11.one's plate is full/ have a lot on one's plate
People might be overwhelmed with their job duties because they get more than they can handle on their plate.
12.be stuck in
If you dwell on how things may go wrong, then you'd be stuck in such negativity and end up with nothing done by the end of the day.
13.recharge one's mind
Making peace with failure recharges your mind and makes you feel more competent.
14.keep track of/ lose track of
As you grow older, you may lose track of time and of things that happened in the past. But a photo album can do the trick and help you keep track.
15.build a habit
Moving helps build new habits if you want to let go of the past.
16.put sb back at square one
Moving to a new place might put you back at square one, but you will manage fine in a while.
17.juggle ... and ...
In today's society, people have to juggle their family duties and career commitments and spread rhemselves too thin in the process.
18.spread oneself too thin
If you try to juggle work and school, chances are you'll spread yourself too thin and burn out quite soon.
19.make the best use of/make the most of
If we are to survive and thrive, we have to think differently about our own abilities and make the best use of them.
20.be caught up in
We usually get caught up in the traffic jam during rush hour.
21.put a strain on
Technological innovation and population growth are putting a vast strain on the Earth's natural resources.
22.be under pressure
Since the finals are just around the corner, students are all under a huge amount of mental pressure.
23.room for sth
There is still some room for improvement in your work.
24.a good buy
Only with enough patience can you get a good way.
25.steep discounts
Steep discounts serve as a way for businesses to attract public attention.
26.crowd out
In the fiercely competitive struggle for money and power, those who have what is takes will eventually crowed out the less dedicated ones.
27.keep the end of the bargain
People will lose their reputation which can be hard to restore later, if they fail to keep the end of the bargain.
28.package deals
Promotions and package deals have long been a staple of the hotel industry.
29.markdowns
There are plenty of markdowns on previous-generation products when retailers want to make room for inventory.
30.spendthrift
Unless you are a spendthrift, everybody wants to save some money when they want to buy a new device or gadget.
31.top notch
According to the latest gadget review, sound and styling of this bluetooth speaker are top notch.
32.shoot oneself in the foot
When you choose price over neighborhood, chances are you'd shoot your-+self in the foot because money cannot buy you safety.
33.get in they way
Sometimes stress and anxiety can get in the way of creativity.
34.flock to
Creative and talented people tend to flock to a certain locale, which can greatly propel the local business.
35.daily grind
It's easy to get stuck in the daily grind of work and forget to take note of all the great things you do for the company.
36.get carried away
When negotiating, make sure you don't get carried away by how much you like the property and overstretch yourself with an offer that exceeds what you can realistically afford.
37.in proximity to = live in vicinity to
If you live in proximity to family and friends, you can spend some quality time together.
38.take a hit
As a workaholic, he would pull all-nighters to make deadline. That's when his health took a hit.
39.cost of living
The cost of living varies from place to place.
40.shuttle back and forth
If your workplace is within driving distance, you won't end up shuttling back and forth and feeling torn at the end of the day.
41.be content with
True happiness comes when we learn to be content with what we have.
42.trade-off
You cannot get a rainbow without having a little rain. Everybody is making trade-offs all the time.
43.drive sb to do
Being physically unattractive has driven me to focus on building confidence and feeling empowered.
44.prompt sb to do
Economic recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars.
45.all will
For those who are both diligent and creative, money can be not only within tjeir grasp; they canvirtually take it at will.
46.at one's disposal
People in the past had little money at their disposal, so even if they want to provide for their family, their hands are tied.
47.get out of that conundrum
Reading offers you an insight that helps get you out of any real-life conundrum.
48.save for a rainy day
It is reasonable to save for a rainy day because we never know what is going to happen in the future.
49.repeat customer
For a restaurant with a lot of repeat customers, a bad review might not make that much difference.
50.pack up
It is nice to pack up and start over.
51.take the plunge
You should take the plunge and make the move. It can be energizing, rewarding, and very fulfilling at the end.
52.wipe the slate clean
Once you get to a new place, you get to wipe the slate clean and move on.
53.a wide variety of
There are a wide variety of workout applications available on the market.
54.head for
Those who have left their comfort zone and headed for a foreign land have done the right thing.
55.get acquainted with
As a newcomer, you should get acquainted with people around. They may lend you a hand when you get in trouble.
56.break the monotony of
Varying what you do can help to break the monotony of life and keep your mental battery charged.
57.have a lot/something/nothing/little in common with sb
The more time you spend around people, the more you will have in common with them.
58.slip into
When you get a new place, you will get acquainted with some new lifestyles and slip into some new routines.
59.fit into/fit in/adapt to/adjust to
It takes time and patience to fit into new surroundings.
60.make business trips/travel on business
I own those souvenirs only because I recently made business trips to those places.
61.be accustomed to sth
Many students are accustomed to studying alone as opposed to with a group pf peers.
62.carry the emotional weight
Souvenirs you bought for friends don't carry the same emotional weight for them, soit is quite sensible that they wear the merchandise of teams they actually root for.
63.hold evidence of
People like to be reminded of special moments in their lives and to hold tangible evidence of those special moments.
64.cost-conscious consumer
Sometimes even the most cost-conscious consumers might fail to resist the impulse.
65.conspicuous consumption
It was an age of conspicuous consumption-those who had money liked to display it.
66.keep up with Joneses
People would end up spending money on stuff they don't really need to keep up with the Joneses.
67.bring something home to
Her first-hand account brought home to me the reason why people follow the crowd when making purchases.
68.follow the crowd
Like birds in a flock or sheep in a pasture, we follow the crowd sometimes at our own peril.
69.compare A to B
It is exhausting to always compare yourself to people around.
70.judge sb by sth
We've been told since childhood not to judge a book by its cover.
71.live by
Your life can become less stressful and more productive when you make the attempt to live by your values regardless of the circumstances you encounter.
72.be limited to sth
Your friends' advice is most likely limited to personal experience; there are a myriad od details which distinguished your preference from theirs.
73.be plagued with
While the media has the ability to uphold the truth, it has, unfortunately, also been used as a tool of distortion and propaganda, and is often plagued with bias.
74.up in the air
The unknown appeals to young people because their future decisions are still up in the aair and everything is possible.
75.giveaway
A giveaway is offered as a means to win over potential customers.
76.save on the expense of
People who shop in malls can save on the expense of parking.
77.house
The government is committed to housing the refugees.
78.be a hassle for sb
A one-stop shop saves you from a lot of unnecessary hassle.
79.a wide selection of
Our school offers a wide selection of curricula for creating a student-centered learning environment.
80.a collection of
Shopping malls house a collection of retail stores and restaurants, adjoined by pedestrian areas.
81.sth cost money/ it takes money to do
In theater, for example, the stage equipment, stage makeup, costumes and scripts cost a great deal of money to keep updated.
82.in a state of
Pursuing a hobby outside of work keeps people in a state of trying to find inspiration.
83.haggle over sth
It seems to be a Chinese tradition to haggle over the price of virtually anything that is bought.
84.adopt an attitude towards
Young people tend adopt a positive attitude toward working far from home because technology has made communication no longer a hassle.
85.struggle with
We should take the time to reassure friends who may be struggling with various aspects of their lives.
86.be in good/ poor shape
People who want to get in good shape should go on a diet or go to the gym.
87.inside and out
Do not miss a chance to tell someone you love how wonderful they are, inside or out.
88.binge eating
Binge eating can be quite common in teenagers who are stressed out under peer presure.
89.take on
A challenging plan enables people to take on more responsibilities that can go a long way.
90.it is worth doing
Although taking on a challenge can be hard on you body and mind, it is worth pushing your boundaries.
91.settle in
It takes a few days to settle in.
92.be packed with
Nanjing is packed with some of the country's most famous landmarks.
93.expanding waistlines
Expending waistlines can be a message sent to you about diet adjustment.
94.turn over a new leaf/ start over
Even you turn over a new leaf, you can't expect to change completely right away.
95.down time
During your down time choose activities that you enjoy, that allow you to really relax and clear your mind.
96.go with the flow
People who go with the flow tend to have a sharp instinct they depend on.
97.stay in shape
The secret to staying in shape is no more than keeping a more athletic lifestyle.
98.get ... in order
When you start getting your finances in order, the whole experience can be exciting and will pay off later.
99.become commonplace
Owning a car has become commonplace to a household.
100.maintain/keep a habit
Children and teens are more likely to maintain healthy dietary habits when that is what they are exposed to in the home environment.
