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idioms and phrases

QuestionAnswer
at the drop of a hat without delay
an arm and a leg very expensive
bite the bullet endure difficult situation w bravery
cut corners do something the cheap or easy way
cry wolf false alarm
devil's advocate someone who argues against something just to test or challenge it
down to the wire wait until the last moment
easy does it do something slowly and carefully
feather in one's cap an accomplishment one can be proud of
in the hot seat position of scrutiny
hit the nail on the head doing or saying something exactly right
just what the doctor order something that is exactly needed
keep your chin up remain optimistic
misery loves company unhappy ppl like to be with unhappy ppl
no man is an island everyone needs help and companionship
on the ball being alert and attentive
pay through the nose pay a high price
quick and dirty do quickly without much care
quit cold turkey stop doing something, abruptly
queer the pitch spoil a plan
run out of steam lose energy or enthusiasm
shoot thr breeze chat casually
steal thunder take credit
the proof is in the pudding something is proven by results
up in the air undecided
until the cows come home for a very long time
when pigs fly impossible
work against the clock work quickly before deadline
wear heart on sleeve show emotions openly
x marks the spot mark exact location
zero hour when something important begins
bone to pick issue to discuss
kith and kin friends and family
in the red losing money
a green horn untrained person
fell foul to get into trouble, conflict, or disagreement with someone or something, often by breaking a rule or law
token strike warning strike
pin money small amount of extra or discretionary money used for personal expenses, luxuries
carry out complete
gate crasher intruder
a cut above superior
a tall order a difficult task or request
will o' the wisp delusion , unattainable goal, ignis fatuus
has all his ducks in a row well organised and fully prepared
fell on stony ground fall on deaf ears
to wash the hands off break from responsibility
of halcyon days ideal times
to mind one's p's and q's best behaviour
to be as old as hills old, ancient, timeless
at one's wit's end perplexed, at a loss
catch a tartar encounter or deal with someone who is unexpectedly formidable, powerful, or troublesome,
cat's paw person used as a pawn
cast pearls before a swine give valuable advice to someone who doesn't appreciate its worth
carry the coal to new castle bring sand to desert
baker's dozen 13
make a clean breast of confessing fully
first catch your hare Don't count your chickens before they hatch
sow the wind and reap the whirlwind small, foolish, or evil actions will eventually result in much larger, devastating consequences
don't meet trouble halfway to avoid worrying about potential problems before they actually happen
a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse subtle hint, suggestion, or sign is sufficient for someone who is already willing
ding by your fingertips readily available
got a finger in every pie involved in a number of activities
dead on my feet extemely exhausted
fools rush in wear angels fear to tread inexperienced or reckless people often act quickly in dangerous or complicated situations that wise, cautious individuals avoid
don't cut of your nose to spite your face an idiom advising against acting out of anger
blow the gaff reveal secrets, spill the beans
be full of beans energetic
at 6s-7s state of confusion, disarray
take one for a ride deceive, swindle
call a spade a spade speak bluntly
rolling stones gather no moss A person who is constantly moving will never be successful, wealthy, or dependable.
stitch in time saves nine dealing with a problem immediately prevents it from becoming a much larger, more time-consuming issue later
sought after coveted, desired
red letter day landmark day
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