Meaning: something that happens when the people involved do not want it to occur
Each side was drawn willy-nilly into the battle
Meaning: respect, sympathy and well wishes for a deceased person
He was a kind, caring and well-loved family man. May he rest in peace
Meaning: to receive or express praise for a job well done
He received a pat on the back from his boss from the new project that he landed
Meaning: a list of achievements or experiences someone wants to have during their lifetime
He received a pat on the back from his boss from the new project that he landed
Meaning: an affectionate way of wishing someone a good night's sleep
I am going to bed now. Good night, sleep tight
Meaning: a polite response when someone says "thank you" - as a synonym for "you're welcome"
Thank you so much for helping with my move. Not at all
Meaning: a polite way to end a letter or email
We would like to wish you all the best in the year to come
Meaning: enjoy your meal/food
I want to thank you all for coming to my dinner party, and I'd like to wish you all bon appetite
Meaning: To wish for things does not yield to anything.
She told me she wanted to become Miss Universe and I said, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". How else was I to react to such an absurd thing?
Meaning: a gesture of crossed fingers used to express good luck
Good luck with your test tomorrow. I'll have my fingers crossed
Meaning: good luck
"Break a leg!" shouted the stage director to his actors before the beginning of the play