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Plant the seeds of

To start something small that will grow into something bigger in the future.

Examples:

1- A teacher plants the seeds of curiosity in their students’ minds.

2- Speaking up for justice can plant the seeds of change in society.

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Sticky situation

It’s an expression we use to describe a difficult, tricky, or embarrassing problem — something messy that’s not easy to get out of.

Examples:

1- If you forget your friend’s birthday and they find out, you might be in a sticky situation.
2- I once borrowed my brother’s shirt and spilled coffee on it before he even noticed — talk about a sticky situation!

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Turn green with envy

means to feel very jealous of someone else’s success, possessions, or luck.

Examples

1- She turned green with envy when she saw her sister’s engagement ring.
2- The kids turned green with envy when their classmate showed off his new gaming console.

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Get a foot in the door

means to take a small first step toward achieving a bigger opportunity, especially in a company or career you want.

Examples:

1- I’m volunteering at the art gallery to get a foot in the door for a full-time job there.
2- She took a lower-paying role because it was a great way to get a foot in the door at her favorite company.

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World-weary

 describes someone who is emotionally tired, sad, or cynical because they’ve experienced too much of life’s troubles. It’s not about needing a nap — it’s about feeling worn out inside.

Examples:

1- The detective’s world-weary tone made it clear he had seen far too many tragedies.
2- After years working in refugee camps, she looked world-weary, her eyes reflecting stories too painful to tell.

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Badmouth 

means to say unpleasant, unfair, or critical things about them—especially when they’re not present. It’s almost always negative and usually meant to damage that person’s reputation.

Examples:

1- I don’t trust people who smile in your face but badmouth you behind your back.

2- The coach told the team to stop badmouthing each other and focus on the game.

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Burn Bridges

means to do something that destroys a relationship or connection permanently, making it impossible to go back to how things were. It’s often used when someone acts in a way that closes the door on future help, friendship, or opportunities.

Examples:

1- She burned bridges with her old company when she left without notice and badmouthed her manager.

2- Be careful not to burn bridges — you might need their help in the future.

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Bring to life

To make something exciting, lively, or full of energy again.

Examples

1- Chuah brought his fishing village to life with bright colors and determination.
2- A passionate teacher can bring a boring subject to life for their students.

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Lift sb's spirits

means to make them feel happier, more positive, or more hopeful, especially during a tough time.

Examples:

1- Davide Martello’s piano music lifted the spirits of earthquake survivors in L’Aquila.

2- A surprise visit from an old friend can lift your spirits after a hard week.

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Brisk 

means quick, active, and full of energy. It can describe movement, activity, weather, or even the way someone talks or acts.

Examples:

1-  We went for a brisk walk before dinner to work up an appetite.
2- The teacher’s brisk explanation helped us understand the topic in no time.