I wouldn’t say that

We use this phrase ‘I wouldn’t say that’ when something is not 100% true. Instead of saying I don’t think I’m fluent in English, you can say I wouldn’t say I’m fluent in English.

Here are two examples:

1. I wouldn’t say here is fat. (Meaning: I don’t think he is fat.)

2. I wouldn't say education is necessary to be successful in life.

I couldn't imagine

We use this phrase 'I couldn't imagine' to show amazement about something. This phrase can be used to emphasize that something is very difficult to imagine or understand.

Here are two examples:

1. I couldn't imagine that it would be such a big problem.

2. I love graphic designing. I couldn't imagine doing any other job.

Off the beaten track

This phrase refers to isolated places very few people visits. Especially said for a destination that is remote or lesser-known.

Here are two examples:

1. We have a farmhouse which is completely off the beaten track.

2. We found a great village off the beaten track.

On the back burner

When something is on the back burner, it is postponed for future. Because you make it a low priority. Which means, you've decided this task is isn't immediately important.

Here are two examples:

1. My work out routine is on the back burner as I'm focused on writing a novel.

2. The plan for a new theme park has been put on the back burner.

On the cutting edge

The 'cutting edge' is the most advance state of something. This phrase is often used to describe technological advancement. Like newest or state-of-the-art technology.

Here are two examples:

1. Current century is on the cutting edge of medical science.

2. This smart phone company has pioneered cutting-edge technology.

Never too late

It's never too late to start something you always wanted to do. This proverb means it does not matter how late it is, you should always try to fulfill your dream.

Here are two examples:

1. He finished his graduation at the age of 90, it proves it is never too late achieve your goals.

2. You can improve your skills at any age. It's never too late to learn something new.

In some sense

The phrase 'in some sense' is similar in meaning to 'in some ways'

Here are two examples:

1. In some sense I'm afraid to use English with native speakers.

2. In some sense, he was wasting his time.

In the long run

It means over a long period of time or far away in the future. People use in the long run or over the long run to talk about how things will unfold in future.

Here are two examples:

1. The earlier you start investing your money, the less worries you will have post retirement.

2. In the long run, I need recurring income to get rid of nine-to-five job.

In the first place

We use 'in the first place' when we're talking about the beginning of a situation. It indicates what should have been done previously or at the start of the situation.

Here are two examples:

1. In the first place, I was already too angry, and in the second she just pissed me off.

2. I should never have done investment in his business.

In the same boat

It means we both are in similar unpleasant situation or you feel the same way. Use this phrase if you have same challenges as someone else is facing.

Here are two examples:

1. We are in the same boat; we both never liked our job.

2. We are in the same boat; we both lost money in the share market.