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more than a barrel of monkeys Lots of fun
at the end of your rope At the limit of youre ability,endurance,or patience to do something.
eggs on my face To be embarrased because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it
snug as a bug in a rug Cozy and comfortable: safe and secure.
in the driver's seat In control: in the position of authority.
go fly a kite To go away and stop bothering me.
running off at the mouth To talk too much:to talk nonstop
on cloud nine To be very happy
burn the candle at both ends To work many hours without a break.
take the bull by the horns To take the bull by the horns.
burn the candle at both ends To work many hours without a break
birds of a feather flock together People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together.
got your head in the clouds To bedaydreaming, not paying attention.
on the ball To be alert, effective, skillful, knowledgeable
hit the hay Go to bed.
in the doghouse In trouble.
got the world by a string Everything is going your way.
on top of the world Feeling extremely happy.
cutting edge The most advanced or important position, usually in science or technology.
hit the nail right on the head To be correct about something.
beat a dead horse To pursue a useless goal, to keep arguing a point which has already been decided.
cry over spilled milk To cry or complain about an event that has already taken place and can't be changed.
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