idioms
Idioms & Natural Expressions
Fixed expressions and idiomatic language to sound more natural and precise.
30 minC1c1idiomshealth-mind-well-beingbienestarsalud mentalestrés
Lesson objectives
- Use idiomatic language connected to health, mind & well-being more naturally.
- Distinguish neutral, formal and contemporary expressions.
- Recognise when an expression improves fluency without sounding forced.
Idioms & expressions — Health, Mind & Well-being
to be back on track · neutral
neutralMeaning:to return to a healthy routine or a state of well-being after a period of difficulty.
Significado:retomar el buen camino / volver a la rutina saludable.
Example:After a stressful month of deadlines, I've finally managed to get my sleep schedule back on track.
to feel under the weather · informal
formalMeaning:to feel slightly ill or not as well as usual.
Significado:sentirse un poco mal / no sentirse bien.
Example:I think I'll skip the gym today; I'm feeling a bit under the weather.
to recharge one's batteries · neutral
neutralMeaning:to take a break to regain energy and mental clarity.
Significado:recargar las pilas / recuperar fuerzas.
Example:A weekend away in the mountains is exactly what I need to recharge my batteries before the new quarter starts.
to be at one's wits' end · neutral
neutralMeaning:to be so worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next.
Significado:estar al límite de sus fuerzas / no saber qué más hacer.
Example:With the constant noise from the construction next door, she was at her wits' end trying to focus on her meditation.
to take a toll on · formal
formalMeaning:to have a negative effect on someone's physical or mental health over time.
Significado:pasar factura / tener un impacto negativo en.
Example:The constant pressure to be 'always on' is starting to take a heavy toll on his mental well-being.
to be in the pink of health · formal
formalMeaning:to be in very good health.
Significado:estar en plena forma / gozar de excelente salud.
Example:Despite her busy schedule, she remains in the pink of health thanks to her disciplined lifestyle.
to go through a rough patch · neutral
neutralMeaning:to experience a difficult period in one's life or mental state.
Significado:pasar por una mala racha.
Example:He's just going through a rough patch at the moment, so he needs some extra space and support.
to be digitally fatigued · neutral
neutralMeaning:to experience mental exhaustion due to excessive use of screens and social media (contemporary).
Significado:estar agotado por el uso de la tecnología / fatiga digital.
Example:After six hours of back-to-back video calls, I'm feeling incredibly digitally fatigued.
to practice radical self-care · neutral
neutralMeaning:to prioritise one's own mental health through extreme or uncompromising boundaries (contemporary).
Significado:practicar el autocuidado radical / priorizar el bienestar personal sin concesiones.
Example:To prevent burnout, she decided to practice radical self-care by completely disconnecting from all notifications during the weekend.
to curate one's headspace · formal
formalMeaning:to intentionally manage one's thoughts and digital inputs to maintain mental peace (contemporary).
Significado:gestionar/curar el espacio mental (controlar lo que entra en la mente).
Example:In an era of information overload, learning to curate your headspace is essential for long-term mental health.