To be off on your vacation - “to be away.”  For example: My friends are off on their vacation in Turkey at the moment., Travel on a shoestring - “to travel with very little money.” For example: I really learned how to travel on a shoestring when I studied abroad., To take a shine to someone - “to like or feel attracted to someone you’ve just met, especially in a romantic sense.” For example: My younger brother has really taken a shine to you., Thrown in at the deep end - “to put someone in a new situation, job, etc., without preparation or introduction.”For example: On my first day in this job, I was asked to give a report to the board of directors. I was really thrown in at the deep end! , To make hay while the sun shines - “to do something while a situation allows you to, because the situation may not last very long.”For example: I have a few more days before I have to leave for home, so I may as well make hay while the sun shines and go sightseeing as much as possible right now. , A drop in the ocean - “a small amount of something compared to what is needed.”For example: “Thirty thousand dollars is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this film.” , Like water off a duck’s back - This idiom is used to say that things such as criticisms or insults do not affect or bother someone, perhaps because they have dealt with a lot of them before.For example: Tom always criticizes Larry, but he ignores it and the criticism is like water off a duck’s back. , Like a fish out of water - Imagine how a person feels when in uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations or conditions. They feel almost the same way a fish would feel out of water.For example: I went to an office party last night, and I really felt like a fish out of water. I have nothing in common with those people. , Indian summer - This idiom is used to refer to an unusually warm, summerlike period that occurs in mid-autumn.For example: Indian summer has been unexpectedly long this year. , The dog days of summer - This expression is used to talk about the hottest part of summer, occurring in July and August. For example: During the dog days of summer it’s too hot to work outdoors.,

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