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You could've fooled me!

You do not believe what someone says about something that you saw or experienced yourself;

Example: Really? You could've fooled me! I understood everything he said to me in French. I was just pretending not to.

There's no accounting for taste(s)!

You can't understand why someone likes or doesn't like something;

Example: There's no accounting for taste(s)! Josh adores cowboy films!

if all else fails

If all other plans do not work;

Example: Yes, if all else fails! Are you prepared to hand in your notice to stop them from going ahead with their plans?

The lesser of two evils

It is the less unpleasant of two bad options;

Example: The lesser of two evils, I suppose. What do you think of the Labour candidate in the election?

One thing just led to another

A series of events happened, each caused by the previous one;

Example: One thing just led to another. How did we get into this terrible position?

I'll never live it down!

You think that you have done something bad or embarrassing that people will never forget;

Example: I know. I'll never live it down! It was such a stupid thing to say to her.

Strike while the iron is hot

Do something immediately while you have a good chance of success;

Example: Yes, go on. Strike while the iron is hot. My boss just congratulated me on my report. Should I ask him for a pay rise now?

one way or another

You are not sure exactly how yet, but it will happen; Example: I don't know - one way or another. How are you going to live on such a small salary?

over the top

more extreme than is necessary or appropriate;

Example: That suggestion is a bit over the top for our current situation.

If I were in your shoes

in your position;

Example: If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't do that! Profits are falling. Do you think I should sack half the staff?

at the top of my agenda

the most important priority for me;

Example: It wouldn't be at the top of my agenda right now.