Thinking is the hardest work anyone can do which is probably the reason why we have so few thinkers

Idioms


at the drop of a hat: immediately (o`sha zahoti, zudlik bilan)
e.g. If you asked Colin to help you, I'm sure he would do so at the drop of a hat.


from scratch: from the beginning (boshi (nol) dan)
e.g. Frank threw the piece of paper in the bin and started writing the letter again from scratch.


be in the limelight: receiving a lot of attention (diqqat markazida, hammaning e`tiborida)
e.g. Ted loved being in the limelight after he won the talent competition.


be in a tight squeeze: in financial difficulty (tang ahvolda)
e.g. Sorry I can't lend you any money; I'm actually in a tight squeeze myself.


be / go on the dole: unemployed and receiving money from the state (ishsiz, nafaqaxo`r)
e.g. Bob has been on the dole since he lost his job at the
factory.