Idioms manav

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