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Hit the sack

Meaning: Go to bed/sleep

An example of hot the sack: I have been working all day long, I'm going to hit the sack now.

It’s all downhill from here!

This phrase means that you have passed the most difficult part of a job or situation and now things will be easier.

Go Dutch
It is common expression among Americans, going out to eat, to "go Dutch". While Dutch typically refers to a Netherlands native, the phrase refers to paying for what only you have consumed.

Jump on the bandwagon

Americans have to thank P.T. Barnum for this phrase. Jumping on the bandwagon means that someone is supporting a cause or joining a popular or trending activity.

Don’t cry over spilt milk
It’s an English phrase that is usually offered to someone who becomes upset over a thing or situation that cannot be fixed.

Piece of cake

When your hear "it’s a piece of cake" it does not mean that he or she is referring to a slice of cake. What the person means is that a task or a job is straightforward or easy. While the actual origin is not known, it can be heard in all English speaking countries.

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“It takes two to tango” means that a situation or argument involves two people and they are both therefore responsible for it
The meaning is based on the fact that the tango is a dance which requires two partners moving in relation to each other. The meaning of this expression has been extended to include any situation in which the two partners are essential.

Example: Divorce is never the fault of one partner; it takes two to tango

“Pardon my French,” or “excuse my French” is an informal apology for the use of profane, swear or taboo words. The expression dates back to the 19th century when it was fashionable for Englishmen to use French words–a foreign language then–in conversation, knowing the listener may not understand.

Example: What she needs is a kick in the ass, if you‘ll excuse my French