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A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush
Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
A Blessing In Disguise
something good that isn’t recognized at first.
A Chip On Your Shoulder
Being upset for something that happened in the past.
A Dime A Dozen
Anything that is common and easy to get.
A Doubting Thomas
A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something .
A Drop in the Bucket
A very small part of something big or whole.
A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted
It’s easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.
A Leopard Can’t Change His Spots
You cannot change who you are.
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned
By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little).
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
A Slap on the Wrist
A very mild punishment.
A Taste Of Your Own Medicine
When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
A Toss-Up
A result that is still unclear and can go either way.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do.
Add Fuel To The Fire
cause a conflict or difficult situation to worsen or intensify.
Against The Clock
Rushed and short on time.
All Bark And No Bite
When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.
All Greek to me
Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be.
All In The Same Boat
When everyone is facing the same challenges.
An Arm And A Leg
Very expensive. A large amount of money.
An Axe To Grind
To have a dispute with someone.
Apple of My Eye
Someone who is cherished above all others.
As High As A Kite
Anything that is high up in the sky.
At The Drop Of A Hat
Willing to do something immediately.
Back Seat Driver
People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.
Back To Square One
Having to start all over again.
Back To The Drawing Board
When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.
Baker’s Dozen
Thirteen.
Barking Up The Wrong Tree
A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.
Beat A Dead Horse
To force an issue that has already ended.
Beating Around The Bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
Bend Over Backwards
Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything.
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Stuck between two very bad options.
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
To take on a task that is way to big.
Bite Your Tongue
To avoid talking.
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
The family bond is closer than anything else.
Blue Moon
A rare event or occurance.
Break A Leg
A superstitious way to say ‘good luck’ without saying ‘good luck’, but rather the opposite
Buckle Down
tackle a task with determination.
Buckle Under
you do what they want you to do, even though you do not want to do it
Buckle Up
fasten one's seat belt in a vehicle or aircraft.
Buy A Lemon
To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away.
Can’t Cut The Mustard
Someone who isn’t adequate enough to compete or participate.
Cast Iron Stomach
Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.
Charley Horse
Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.
Chew someone out
Verbally scold someone.
Chow Down
To eat.
Close but no Cigar
To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.
Cock and Bull Story
An unbelievable tale.
Come Hell Or High Water
Any difficult situation or obstacle.
Crack Someone Up
To make someone laugh.
Dark Horse
One who was previously unknown and is now prominent.
Dead Ringer
100% identical. A duplicate.
Devil’s Advocate
Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the arguement. It can also mean one who presents a counter argument for a position they do believe in, to another debater.
Dog Days of Summer
The hottest days of the summer season.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Don’t rely on it until your sure of it.
Don’t Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth
When someone gives you a gift, don’t be ungrateful.
Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.
don't hold your breath
don't wait for somebody/something anxiously
Doozy
something outstanding.
down the drain
wasted: lost
Down To The Wire
something that ends at the last minute or last few seconds.
Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures
When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions.
Drink like a fish
To drink very heavily.
Drive someone up the wall
To irritate and/or annoy very much.
Dropping Like Flies
A large number of people either falling ill or dying.
Dry Run
Rehearsal.
face the music
be criticised or punished for something you have done
fair and square
within the rules
fall head over heels
fall in love quickly
Finding one's feet
become confident or successful in a particular field or activity.
fine kettle of fish
confused state of affairs
for all I care
I don't care
for all I know
as far as I know
get a bit hot under the collar
get angry, upset or embarassed
get a move on
hurry up
get nowhere fast
make no progress
get off on the wrong foot
argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
get on one's nerves
irritate/annoy somebody
get out of bed on the wrong side
be in a bad mood
get out of hand
become out of control
get the sack
be dismissed from one's job
get the wrong end of the stick
misunderstand completely what has been said
get wind of
receive information about something indirectly
get your own back
take/get revenge
give somebody the slip
escape from somebody
give the green light to something
give permission to proceed with something
give vent to
express something freely
give way to
give in/yield
go back on one's word
not fulfil a promise
go for a song
be sold very cheaply
go to any lengths
do anything necessary to get something you want
go to one's head
make conceited
go to the dogs
deteriorate shockingly
golden opportunity
the best chance to gain something
grease somebody's palm
bribe somebody
green belt
the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
green with envy
very jealous
grey matter
brains: intelligence
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