| A | B |
| strike a chord | cause a familiar feeling |
| count on someone | depend or rely on someone |
| pull through | get through a difficulty or illness |
| red-hot | very famous or popular |
| never see something coming | something unexpected and surprising happens |
| land a job | get a job |
| try your luck | try something to see if you get lucky |
| a ton of money | a lot of money |
| go without | not have the things you need |
| not think twice about something | not worry about s.t. |
| commotion | noise and activity |
| underdog | person or group in a weaker position |
| shrug off | pay no attention to |