Common People Idioms and Meanings in English Daredevil: someone who takes unnecessary risks Cheapskate: someone who hates to spend money Joined at the hip: to be exceptionally close to someone Elbow grease: hard physical effort Oddball: a weirdo or a strange person Down-To-Earth: sensible and realistic Go-Getter: a person who is active, energetic, and has the initiative to pursue the things they want. Break a leg: good luck Cutting corners: Doing something poorly in order to save time or money Hang in there: Don’t give up Pull yourself together: Calm down So far so good: Things are going well so