idioms with numbers

Take five

To take a five-minute break

“Let's take five and then work non-stop until we finish.”

Twofer

Buy two for the price of one (two for)

“We didn't intend to order so many drinks but the restaurant was offering twofers.”

Hindsight is 20-20

One sees clearly what one should have done after it is too late.

“The coach realized after the race that he should have trained his athletes more intensively. Hindsight is always 20-20.”

A nine-to-fiver

A person who works the required hours but has no passion for the work

“There are a few none-to-fivers here but most employees put their heart into their work.”

Six one way, a 1/2 dozen the other

Two options that will have the same outcome

“We can work now and eat later or eat now and work later. It's six one way, a 1/2 dozen the other.”