young at heart
The band members are still young at heart.
My grandmother is 75 years old, but she’s still young at heart.
get one’s foot in the door
Finding a descent job requires hard work and dedication. In many cases, it involves some luck, too. One method of getting your foot in the door is to accept a lower-paying job. Then you need to do your best at the job at every opportunity. And who knows? The lower-paying job might result in a higher-paying job. (Meaning Matters: Vocabulary, Unit 3: Idioms)
get/start off on the right foot
Job interview provide you with the opportunity to start off on the right foot. Put some thought into how you dress. Stains on your outfit leave a negative impression. Choose clean street shoes over running shoes, sandles, or flip-flops. Wear socks or stockings. Leave cool hats, chunky jewellery, and piercings at home. (Meaning Matters: Vocabulary, Unit 3: Idioms)
break the ice
In many cases, starting a new job means meeting new people. Meeting new people can be stressful. Start by shaking hands firmly, making eye contact, and saying your name confidently. Smiling is always a good start to breaking the ice with strangers. (Meaning Matters: Vocabulary, Unit 3: Idioms)
see eye to eye
The two did not see eye to eye on certain political issues.
work tail off
I know you thought it was just a silly New Year’s resolution, but I’ve been working my tail off at the gym!
“You come here like every other new Canadian. You work your tail off,” Ford said. “If you think you’re coming to collect the dole and sit around, it’s not going to happen. Go somewhere else.”
so far, so good
“How’s the work on your house going?”
“There’s a lot more to do, but so far, so good.”