اميركان ايديوم

 #American Idioms  / 600 Common

1. She is a peach.= She's sweet and helpful.
2. He's full of beans. He's not telling the truth.
3. It's not my cup of tea.I don't care for that.
4. He's full of baloney.He doesn't know what he's talking about
5. It's just sour grapes.They have resentment
6. That's corny.It's sentimental, old, and not funny anymore.
7. I'm in a pickle.I'm in a dilemma
8. He brings home the bacon.He brings home the family money
9. She's in a stew.She's upset
10. He's the top banana.He's the headman
11. He's the salt of the earth.He's a very good person
12. She's worth her salt.She's a valuable employee
13. They're two peas in a pod.If you see one you see the other
14. I'm nuts about you.I'm in love with you
15. It's a piece of cake.It's quite simple.
16. You can't have your cake and eat it too.You can't use it and save it.
17. He's a real ham.He's just an actor (a bad actor.)
18. It's a hard nut to crack.It's a difficult problem to solve
19. Let's talk turkey.Let's talk seriously
20. He's a bad egg.He cannot be trusted
21. We need to break the ice.Everyone's a little tense - lets be friendly.
22. We'll get a baker's dozen.We'll get 13 items (one extra.)
23. He's got a finger in every pie.He has many deals going
24. You'll have to take potluck.Be happy with what we have on hand
25. She's hard-boiled.She makes tough deals.
26. He's the apple of my eye.He's my favorite person
27. He's a rotten egg.He is a thoroughly evil person
28. It's for the birds.It's a crazy idea
29. She eats like a bird.She eats little or nothing
30. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.He's a bad guy pretending to be good
31.I smell a rat.Someone has betrayed us.
32.He's chicken-hearted.He has no courage.
33.I could eat a horse.I'm extremely hungry.
34.Please don't monkey around.Get serious and stop playing.
35.We'll kill two birds with one stone.One solution solves two problems.
36.It's three miles as the crow flies.It's three miles going straight.
37.Don't cry wolf.Don't give a false alarm.
38.It has dog-eared pages.It's a well-used popular book.
39.He's the underdog.He's not the favorite to win.
40.She's like a fish out of water.She is not in her area of expertise.
41.You'll stir up a hornet's nest.You'll cause a great deal of new problems.
42.Don't let him get your goat.Don't let him get you upset.
43.Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.Don't make big of something insignificant.
44.They are packed like sardines.There is absolutely no room for even one more.
45.We got a bird's eye view.We had a very good viewpoint from on high.
46.We're on a wild-goose chase.We were chasing something that didn't exist.
47.It's raining cats and dogs.It is the heaviest rain I have ever seen.
48.It's just monkey business.The business is either his own business or fake.
49.He'll weasel out.He'll back out of all agreements.
50.She'll go ape.She'll become very upset.
51.Let's talk turkey.Let's begin to talk seriously.
52.Don't let the cat out of the bag.Don't tell our secret.
53.Those are crocodile tears.Those are false tears.
54.He's a card shark.He is a professional card player.
55.We had a whale of a time.We had a great time.
56.He drinks like a fish.He is a heavy alcohol drinker.
57.I've got a frog in my throat.I need to clear my throat in order to talk right.
58.He rolled snake eyes.His dice had two ones.
59.She's pig-headed.She is very stubborn.
60.It sounds fishy.It doesn't sound like it's true.
61.Don't make a hog of yourself.Don't take more than your share.
62.Quit horsing around.Stop being silly and get serious.
63.He's a rat.He is not to be trusted.
64. He ratted on me.He informed others about my secrets
65. She is a stool pigeon.She informs on everybody
66. I can't make heads or tails of it.I can't understand what you are talking about
67. She's no spring chicken.She is a tough old lady
68. She lost her head.She did something crazy
69. He can't keep his head above water.He's too busy with many things
70. That's just off the top of my head.Here's an idea without too much thought
71. She's got her head in the clouds.Her ideas are not practical
72. She's levelheaded.She's always has good practical ideas
73. I've got a lump in my throat.I am emotionally involved and distressed
74. You'd better save your neck.You must survive this situation
75. You better turn the other cheek.Don't let what they say bother you
76. Just swallow your pride.Forget your pride and solve the problem.
77. My lips are sealed.I will never reveal the secret
78. It's a slap in the face.That is an insult
79. You can talk until you're blue in the face.They aren't listening to you
80. You must face the music.Admit your error - solve it and go on.
81. She's got a big mouth.She talks too much and says the wrong things
82. It's just hand to mouth.It is a very low cost project
83. Keep a stiff upper lip.Keep trying and you can succeed
84. It makes my mouth water.I think that is a very attractive idea
85. It was by word of mouth.I was told in person
86. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.I don't feel comfortable with that idea
87. It will melt in your mouth.You will like this idea
88. You can save your breath.They don't listen - they're not open to anything
89. She takes my breath away.She's the most wonderful creature I've ever seen
90. I did it by the skin of my teeth.I just barely got the job done
91. It's on the tip of my tongue.I know it - I just can't say it now
92. You'll eat your words.Any thing you say may come back to haunt you.
93.She's got a sharp tongue.Her words are like a sword - they can hurt.
94.It's my mother tongue.It is my native language.
95.It was a slip of the tongue.I didn't intend to say that.
96.He said it tongue in cheek.He was kidding when he said that.
97. She's tongue-tied.She's so excited she can't speak
98. I only have eyes for you.You are the object of my affection
99. I never want to lay eyes on you.Go! I never want to see you again
100. I've got my eye on you.I'm watching you - one mistake and you're gone
101. He's making eyes at her.He is flirting with her
102. That'll make your eyes pop.You will be really surprised when this happens
103. I can't believe my eyes.What I am seeing is hard to believe
104. There's more than meets the eye.You are not telling me all the facts
105. She's a sight for sore eyes.We're very happy to see her - we need her
106. You need to catch his eye.You must get his attention
107. His eyes are bigger than his stomach.He takes more food than he can eat
108. Feast your eyes on that.Isn't that a wonderful thing we have here?
109. She will pull the wool over his eyes.She will fool him every time
110. It's a highbrow place.It is a very high-class place
111. You'll pay through the nose.It's extremely costly to do that
112. Don't turn up your nose at me.Don't think you are better than I am
113. She's got a nose for news.She can get a story from almost nothing
114. She won by a nose.It was a very close race
115. You need to lead them by the nose.You have to tell them every single detail
116. Keep your nose clean.Be honest and ethical
117. It's nothing to sneeze at.It is a good offer
118. It's under your nose.It's right there in front of you
119. She won by a hair.She won by just a tiny bit
120. I'm all ears.I am listening with great interest
121. It was an ear-splitting sound.The noise hurt my ears
122. It goes in one ear and out the other.He doesn't listen to anyone
123. Keep your ear to the ground.Listen everywhere to find what is going on
124. You'd better prick up your ears.Pay attention to what is happening
125. She can wind him around her little finger.She can manipulate him to do what she wants
126. He's got a finger in every pie.He is trying every possible way
127. My hands are tied.There is nothing I can do because of regulations
128. Please lend me a hand.Help me with this
129. Give him a hand.Clap your hand in appreciation. Help him
130. Give him a hand.Clap your hand in appreciation. Help him
131. He's got a green thumb.He is good at gardening
132.I'm all thumbs.I am very clumsy.
133.I've got it all at my fingertips.I have all the right information.
134.He's an old hand.He has lots of experience at that.
135.She's got her hands full.She has more things to do than she can handle.
136.I wash my hands of it all.I want no part of this thing.
137.He was caught red-handed.He was caught in the act of a crime.
138. Don't let it slip through your fingers.Don't let this good customer get away.
139. You must get the upper hand.Get an advantage on your competitor
140. He's up in arms about it.He has gotten upset about something
141. I only got hand-me-downs.What I got was all second-hand stuff
142. I've got to hand it to you.I admire what you have done
143. It's hands off to you.You are not to do any work on this item
144. Try to thumb a ride.Beg for a ride
145. We are short-handed.I need your help
146. You must toe the line.Everyone must follow all the rules
147. He's got cold feet.He's frightened and doesn't think he can do it.
148. He's a heel.He does not act like a gentleman with ladies
149. You better shake a leg.You need to work faster
150. She's pulling my leg.She is trying to trick or fool me
151. You'll foot the bill.You will have to pay the entire cost
152. You'll have to put your foot down.You'll need to assert yourself - be more forceful
153. You don't have a leg to stand on.You are not secure in your position
154. You've got to put your best foot forward.Go with the best idea that you have
155. Don't drag your feet.Don't delay - get to work
156. You've got to get a foot in the door.You must get the customers attention
157. The shoe is on the other foot now.Now they have the problem, not us
158. You'll step on her toes.You'll be moving in on her territory
159. He's got a chip on his shoulder.He is looking for an excuse to fight
160. She gave him the cold shoulder.She is trying to get him to leave her alone
161. Get off my back!Leave me alone and let me get to work
162. Get it off your chest.Tell me exactly what is bothering you
163. I need some elbowroom.We are too crowded in this office
164. He's a thorn in my side.Everything he does irritates me
165. He turns my stomach.He totally disgusts me.
166.I've got butterflies in my stomach.I'm very nervous about this deal.
167.She can't stomach it.She thinks this deal is too rotten to do.
168.He's lily-livered.He too much a coward to do it.
169.She makes my flesh creep.She is extremely revolting in her attitude.
170.She's a busybody.She pays attention to everybody else's business.
171.We need a heart to heart talk.We need to talk confidentially.
172.You need to learn this by heart.You need to know this stuff well.
173.Please! Have a heart.Get some feelings about being nice.
174.My heart is in my mouth.I'm extremely nervous about this deal.
175.Don't take it to heart.Don't take this personally - it's just business.
176.She's a hard-hearted woman.She has no compassion for anyone.
177.She's got a heart of stone.She makes decisions without regard to people.
178.Eat your heart out.You are envious of my success.
179.You'll break my heart.I'll be disappointed about this.
180.He's our ace in the hole.When all else fails - he will save us.
181.He's a stuffed shirt.He is very pretentious.
182.We are ahead of the game.Right now we are in advantage
(profitable?).
183.They're all shook up.They are upset that we are winning.
184.They're all washed up.They have been defeated.
185.He's asleep at the switch.He's not alert to what is going on.
186.He'll do after a fashion.He'll learn to do better but not well.
187.She's a back seat driver.She always will criticize any idea.
188.He's a ball of fire.He's one of best workers.
189.You're barking up the wrong tree.You have totally the wrong approach.
190.His bark is worse than his bite.He yells but he doesn't mean anything by it.
191.You've got bats in your belfry.You are crazy and have ridiculous ideas.
192.She will bawl him out.She will verbally discipline him.
193.Don't beat around the bush.Stop talking in circles - speak directly.
194.Beat it.Go away!
195.I need my beauty sleep.I need to sleep.
196.It's no bed of roses.This will not be easy.
197.I'm behind the eight ball.I am in trouble with the boss.
198.He's beside himself with misery.He is extremely miserable.
199.It's better late than never.Being late is bad but it's better than never.
200. He's the big cheese.He is the headman
201. He's the big wheel.He's the big boss
202. He's the big shot.He is an important man
203. Don't bite off more than you can chew.Don't try to do more than you can accomplish
204. Don't bite the hand than feeds you.Be loyal to your company that pays you
205. He'll soon bite the dust.He soon will be found out and lose. Stay calm
206. Don't blow your top.Remain calm and collected
207. Don't blow your cool.You've something that is a problem to me
208. I've got a bone to pick with you.You need to study and learn this
209. You should brush up on it.They need to be motivated
210. You need to build a fire under them.You will have to work overtime
211. You'll need to burn the midnight oil.Do what you have promised
212. Don't break your word.We need to tell them the bad news
213. We need to break the news.Let's forget our old fights and hatreds
214. Let's bury the hatchet.We won a very close victory
215. We won by a hair.We'll do it whatever it takes
216. By hook or crook . we'll do it.
217. Let's call it a day.That's enough work for today
218. Let's call it quits..Let's stop for now
219. You call the shots.You make the decisions
220. It's a can of worms.That is a big bunch of problems
221. I ride in a car pool.A group of us ride to work together
222. Don't chicken out on us.Don't get scared and leave
223. He's a chip off the old block..He is just like his dad
224. We need to cut our losses.We must withdraw form a losing situation
225. You've cooked your own goose.You are in a problem of your own making
226. You make me crack up.I find you extremely funny
227. You need to crack a book.Open up a book and learn something
228. You need to crack a joke.Don't be so serious all the time
229. It cramps my style.You have put too many limits on me
230. He's the cream of the crop.He is the best there is
231.Don't cut corners.Follow all of the rules.
232.It's a cut and dried situation.There are no changes or discussions - just do it.
233.We're at a dead stop.We can't do anything right now.
234.He's dead to the world.He is so tired he can't function.
235. It will soon die out.That problem will be gone soon
236. They're a dime a dozen.They aren't worth anything
237. Watch him do a double take.He will gasp when he sees this
238. She's down in the dumps.She is very depressed
239. She got a dose of her own medicine.She got just the trouble that she gives others
240. Well, that's down the drain.We have completely lost everything on this
241. That's all down the tubes.We have totally lost everything on this
242. Don't drag your feet on this.Get working and stop the delaying
243. I'm drawing a blank.I don't have any idea on this
244. We need to draw the line here.We make no more concessions
245. He drives a hard bargain.He makes it tough to make much of a profit
246. It's just a drop in the bucket.That is just the beginning of the problems
247. She eats like a bird.She just picks at her food
248. She eats like a horse.She eats like a hungry man
249. He's at the end of his rope.He is just about out of ideas and energy
250. I feel like a million dollars.I feel wonderful
251. Finders keepers - losers weepers.The finders are happy - the losers unhappy
252. It will fit like a glove.The two situations work well together
253. They're going to flip their lid.They are going to be extremely unhappy
254. He will fly off the handle.He will be very upset
255. Don't fool around with that.Leave that situation alone
256. It's a foolproof scheme.This idea is sure to succeed
257. This is for keeps.This is it - no changes - no getting out
258. You'll need to fork out some dough.You will have to pay some cash
259. He's out getting forty winks.He is taking a quick nap
260. Can they get away with that?Will they be able to do that without trouble
261. Let's get down to brass tacks.Let's do some serious talking
262. I'll get even.I will return the bad you did to me
263. Get off my back.Stop bothering me and let me do my work
264. Let's get the ball rolling.Let's start the work on this
265. We'll get to the bottom of it.We will find out exactly what is the problem
266. He got out of the bed on the wrong side.The day started bad and hasn't gotten any better
267. He doesn't have a ghost of a chance.There is no way he can succeed
268. He's giving me a hard time.He is teasing me about that
269.Give him an inch and he'll take a mile.Give a little and he takes a lot.
270.Don't give yourself away.Don't let them know what your plan is.
271.They'll have to give up the ghost.They will have to give up trying.
272.He's a real globetrotter.He travels all over the world.
273.They just go around in circles.They go in all directions without any success.
274.They will go into orbit.They will be very upset.

275. They can just go jump in a lake.If they don't like it - too bad. Don't go to extremes on this
276. Don't go off the deep end.Other things always look easier
277. Grass is greener on the other side of the fence.
278. Just grin and bear it.Forget the problems - keep working
279. They often just ham it up.They like to get very dramatic
280. He's got one foot in the grave.He is too old
281. We had a high time.We had a good time
282. You hit the nail on the head.That is exactly the situation
283. They will hit the ceiling.They will be extremely upset
284. That is a hit below the belt.That is not playing fair or honest
285. I'm going to hit the sack.I'm going to bed
286. She's going to hit the hay.She is going to bed
287. That just won't hold water.That idea just won't work
288. He can't hold down a job.He has lost every job he ever had
289. Don't horse around.Don't play around - be serious
290. Keep them in the dark.Don't let them know what is going on
291. You must hang in there.Keep trying
292. She has a lot of hang-ups.She has a lot of irrational objections
293. I can see the handwriting on the wall.I can sense the mood of people
294. Go and have a ball.Go and enjoy yourself
295. We will have the last laugh.They are winning now but in the end we will win
296. Hold on to your hat.Be patient
297. Hold on to your horses. (Hold your horses)Don't get too excited
298. Have your own way.OK! Do what you want
299. You've got two strikes against you.One more mistake and you are out
300. That's it in a nutshell.That is a short summary of the situation
301. She's often in my hair.She is often in my way
302. We've got one thing in the hole.One thing is on our side
303. They are in the same boat.We both have the same problem
304.We are in full swing now.We are all working full time on this.
305.We have more irons in the fire.We have many other things to do.
306.He's a jack-of-all-trades.He has many talents.
307.Don't jump down my throat.Don't criticize me so severely.
308.It's just what the doctor ordered.That is an excellent solution.
309.You keep the ball rolling.Keep up your good efforts.
310.Now keep that under your hat.Don't tell this to anyone.
311.You keep plugging away.Keep working to solve this.
312.That's a kick in the pants.That is a good encouragement.
313.Knock it off!Stop doing that!
314.He's about to kick the bucket.He is about to die.
315.He knows the ropes.He knows what he is doing.
316.That is the last straw.He has made one error too many.
317.You need to let off some steam.Don't contain all your anger.
318.Don't lie down on the job.Keep working - don't slow down.
319.She is a long shot to win.She is not the most likely winner.
320.He's a long-winded talker.He talks and talks.
321.She looked daggers at him.She gave him a look of disapproval.
322.Don't look down on them.Don't think you are better than they are.
323.You'll lose your shirt doing that.You will lose everything.
324.That is a lost cause.You cannot succeed.
325.We'll lower the boom on them.We will soundly defeat them.
326.That'll make the fur fly.That will get their attention.
327.She can't make ends meet.She spends more than she makes.
328.Make yourself at home.Act as if this was your home.
329.He's a man of his word.He always keeps promises.
330.It's a matter of life and death.This is a very serious situation.
331.Your name is mud.You will be thought of as a loser.
332.It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.It is a difficult thing to find.
333.She's an old flame.She's a past girlfriend.
334.It happens once in a blue moon.It will never happen.
335.It's on the house.You do not need to pay for it.
336.Be on the lookout for her.Watch for her.
337.He's on the bandwagon.He has joined our side of the argument.
338.She's on the ball.She is very perceptive.
339.He's out of date.He is living in the past.
340.That is out of the question.That idea is not acceptable.
341. Don't go out on a limb.Don't make any commitments on that
342. We'll paint the town red.We will go out to party
343. He'll just pass the buck.He will blame someone else
344. He passed out at the party.He was so drunk he lost consciousness
345. A penny for your thoughts.What were you thinking just now?
346. He'll just pick a fight.He will provoke you into a fight
347. I'm on pins and needles waiting.I'm anxious to find out something
348. We won't play second fiddle to them.We will not be in second place
349. You've got to pull yourself together.Get organized and not so emotional
350. He'd pinch pennies.He is too careful with money
351. It's just a play on words.The meaning is not what the words say
352. Everybody must pitch in.All must help
353. We'll polish them off.We will defeat them all
354. Will you pop the question?Will you ask her to marry you?
355. He's an apple polisher.He tries to hard to please the boss
356. I can pull strings.I have some connections with the right people
357. It's just puppy love.It is just infatuation
358. Put on your thinking cap.Give this some serious thought
359. Let's put our cards on the table.Let's be honest with each other
360. You put the cart before the horse.Put first things first
361. That will put a feather in his cap.This will be a credit to him
362. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.Don't depend on just one thing
363. It's raining cats and dogs.It is a heavy rain
364. You've got to read between the lines.Look at what they mean not what they say
365. That rings the bell.Now I remember
366. Don't rob the cradle.She's too young for you
367. He'll just rock the boat.He will get everyone upset
368. We've got lots of red tape.All the government regulations are difficult
369. It's just a rip off.They will cheat you
370. He rubs me the wrong way.I do not like his attitude
371.As a rule of thumb I refuse.Generally I refuse.
372.It's pretty run down.It is in bad condition.
373.He needs a security blanket.He always needs reassurance.
374.Seeing is believing.I only believe what I can see.
375.That'll separate the men from the boys.We will find out who is serious.
376. You've got them shaking in their boots.They are afraid now
377. You'll have to sink or swim.It will be win all or lose all now
378. We are sitting pretty.We are in a good position
379. She slays me with that nonsense.She disgusts me with those silly ideas
380. Everything is ship shape.Everything is in good order
381. Why don't you sleep on it?Think about it tonight - let me know tomorrow
382. We just made small talk.We didn't talk about anything serious
383. Go ahead and sound off.Say what you think
384. He's spaced out.He is on drugs
385. It will spread like wildfire.This idea will be very popular
386. They have stacked the deck.We are not playing under even conditions
387. They have stacked the cards.They have cheated us to their advantage
388. We will need to start from scratch.We need to start at the beginning
389. I don't want to steal his thunder.I will let him break the good news
390. She tried to steal the spotlight.She wants undeserved attention
391. You must stick to your guns on that.Your idea is good - stay with it
392. He's just a stick-in-the-mud.He is too old fashioned
393. You won't strike it rich.This idea won't make you rich
394. You need to strike while the iron is hot.Do it while the opportunity is right
395. We won't take a back seat to them.We won't be in second place to them
396. We're in the driving seat.We control the situation
397. Our new project will soon take off.It will be a great success
398. You have to take your medicine.If you did wrong you must pay
399. You can take the floor.It is your turn - speak
400. You run with it.The project is yours to make it a success
401. Take your hat off to no one.You are a good as anyone else
402. We won't take sides.We will be neutral on this
403. That is a tall story.I don't believe your explanation
404. We'll throw the book at them.If they did wrong they must pay
405. We will throw in the towel.We give up
406. We'll throw in the sponge.We give up
407. We'll throw a party.We will have a party
408. She'll throw a fit.She will be extremely upset
409. We'll hold them to the letter.They will have to follow all the rules
410. Remember that time marches on.You are wasting time
411. I think they will tie the knot.They will get married
412. We're tickled to death about it.We are very pleased
413.We had the time of our life.We had a good time.
414.It will be touch and go for a while.We won't know if we succeed or fail.
415.We will need to touch up things.We need to solve some little problems.
416.It will be to the tune of a million.It will cost about a million dollars.
417.It's part of the tricks of the trade.It is one of my secret solutions.
418.It's time to turn in.It's time to go to sleep.
419.We will turn the tables on them.We will reverse the situation.
420. She had better turn over a new leaf.She needs to change her ways.
421. He's got me turned on.He has me excited about that. Get to work
422. Don't just twiddle your thumbs.
423. I put her under your wings.She will report to you
424. He is up to something.He is doing something secretly
425. Don't get up in arms.There is no need to get excited or upset
426. He'll upstage us.He'll do better than us
427. We won't wait on them.We are going ahead and not wait for them
428. They'll walk all over you.They will take advantage of you
429. He's walking on air.He is really excited
430. You're walking on thin ice.You may fail at any moment
431. He will just warm the bench.He will sit by while we work
432. Don't wash your dirty linen in public.Don't tell your bad points to others
433. You'll just be wasting your breath.Don't bother, they won't listen
434. The wear and tear will defeat us.The effort is not worth the rewards
435. You'll wear out your welcome.Don't stay too long
436. I'll pay you when my ship comes in.When I get rich I'll pay you
437. We just have to weather the storm.Keep working in rough times
438. I can see the writing on the wall.I can sense that thing may be bad
439. Let's wind up this problem.We need to finish this
440. We will agree word for word.We agree exactly
441. Just a word to the wise - Shut up!Listen to me
442. You just zip your lip.Stop talking so much
443. Keep your shirt on.Don't get so impatient
444. They are pulling your leg.They are playing a trick on you
445. She is rolling in the dough.She has lots of money
446. He's stinking rich.He's very wealthy
447. We'll make him the fall guy.We will put the blame on him
448. He will take the rap.He will be the guilty one
449. It's a bum rap.He is innocent
450.You need to bend over backwards.You need to try very hard.
451.You need to bite the bullet.You need to endure a difficult situation.
452.Stick it out!Endure a difficult situation!
453.They will bite the dust.They will go down to defeat.
454.Has the cat got your tongue?Can't you talk?
455.They will have to cough up the money.They will have to willingly come up with money.
456.It's different strokes for different folks.Everyone has different interests and tastes.
457.She's dressed to kill.She's wearing her finest clothes.
458.He's driving me up the wall.He is annoying me greatly.
459.That's duck soup.That is very easy.
460.What is eating you?What is annoying you?
461.Someone is feeding you a line.Someone is deceiving you.
462.We can get it for a song.We can get it for very little money.
463.We can get away clean.We can escape punishment.
464.Don't get in her hair.Don't bother her.
465.She will get the ax.She will be fired.
466.We need to get the jump on them.We need to get an advantage on them.
467.You should give it your best shot.You should try your hardest.
468.We will give them the slip.We will escape.
469.He will go to bat for you.He will support you all the way.
470.She is going to the dogs.She is becoming rundown.
471.She's got the world by the tail.She's happy and successful.
472.That's a horse of a different color.That's an entirely different situation.
473.If the shoe fits - wear it.If you are wrong admit it.
474.Don't jump the gun.Don't be hasty.
475.Let's kick up our heels.Let's celebrate.
476.This will knock their socks off.This will enthuse and excite them.
477.We won't leave them high and dry.We won't abandon them.
478.It is a lemon.It is defective.
479.We need to make a splash.We need to be successful and get their attention.
480.Money talks.Money can influence people.
481.They don't have a leg to stand on.They have no defense for their actions.
482.We'll put that on ice.We'll save that one for the future.
483.We are not out of the woods.We are not out of danger.
484.He is on his last legs.He is sick and failing fast.
485. We will play this one by ear.We will improvise as we go along
486. Put your money where your mouth is.You must follow through with what you say
487. They will raise a stink.They will protest strongly
488. We will have to scratch their back.We will have to do them a favor
489. They will sell you down the river.They will betray you
490. Don't sell them short.Don't underestimate them
491. You must shape up or ship out.You must behave or leave
492. Let's just shoot the breeze.Let's just chat informally
493. We are sitting pretty.We are in a fortunate position
494. They gave us a snow job.It was insincere talk
495. Don't spill the beans.Don't reveal our secret
496. Don't spread yourself too thin.Don't become involved in too many things
497. Don't stick you neck out on this.Don't take too much risk
498. This is straight from the horse's mouth.It is from a reliable source
499. You must take the bull by the horns.You must take decisive action
500. You are talking through your hat.You are making foolish statements
501. I said it tongue in cheek.I didn't say it seriously
502. What do they have up their sleeve?What facts have they concealed
503. She is a wet blanket.She's boring and spoils everyone's fun
504. She is tooting her own horn.She is boasting
505. Above all to thy own self be true.First be honest to yourself
506. After all's said and done, more is said than done.In the end there's more talk than action
507. He has fallen afoul of the law.He is in conflict with the law
508. It is all up in the air.It is not been decided
509. Be on the alert for danger.Watch for danger
510. That is up his alley.It is compatible with his ability
511. In that she stands alone. She is unequaled
512. They will be along soon.They will be here soon
513. I will be able to get along.I will be able to manage successfully
514. All along I knew they would fail.From the beginning I knew they would fail
515. That will cost you and arm and a leg.It will cost an extravagant amount
516. They welcomed us with open arms.They were very cordial
517.I will get around to it soon.I will be able to deal with it.
518.It is sold as is.It's sold with no guarantees.
519.Don't turn your back on them.Don't reject them.
520. Don't turn your back to her.She can't be trusted
521. Don't go back on your word.Don't fail to keep your promise
522. It is in the bag.We are assured of a successful outcome
523. They arrived bag and baggage.They arrived with all their belongings
524. Keep on the ball.Be alert, competent and efficient
525. He is off base.He is badly mistaken
526. Right off the bat they fought.Immediately they fought
527. We will go to bat for them.We will assist them
528. Bear in mind their finances.Remember their finances
529. Please, bear with me!Please, understand my situation
530. We will need to tighten our belt.We must become thriftier
531. You bet we will go.Certainly we will go
532. Between you and me they won't do it.In strictest confidence, they won't do it
533. He is big on meat and potatoes.He likes meat and potatoes
534. We expect to make it big.We expect to be very successful
535. It will fill the bill.It will meet all our requirements
536. We did it bit by bit.We did it little by little
537. They will try to put the bite on us.They will try to borrow money from us.
538. We are now in the black.We are now profitable
539. The company is on the block.The company is for sale
540. They are blowing hot and cold.They are changing their minds
541. He is just blowing off steam.He is just venting his anger
542. It came from out of the blue.It was totally unexpected
543. The new changes are across the board.It will affect all divisions and groups
544. I feel it in my bones.I have a premonition about this
545. That is one for the books.That is something entirely new
546. He has been hitting the bottle.He has begun to drink (alcohol) to excess
547. That is out of bounds.That is beyond your limits
548. Don't burn the bridges behind you.Keep the possibility of retreat
549. He had money to burn.He had lots of money
550. We will go by and by.We will go in a little while
551. By and large they are honest.For the most part they are honest
552. That was a close call.It was a narrow escape
553. He burns the candle at both ends.He spends too much energy in all directions
554. She can't hold a candle to her friend.She is not nearly as good as her friend
555. Put your cards on the table.Be frank about your motives and intentions
556. He's got a card up his sleeve.He has a secret plan in reserve
557.It is just not in the cards.It is not likely to occur.
558.Try to catch your breath.Rest so you can continue.
559.We will chalk up that one to experience.We will credit that to experience.
560.We chewed the fat for a short while.We talked casually for a while.
561.Next week we will clean house.Next week we will get rid of anyone undesirable.
562.You must come clean.You must confess your error.
563.She is in the clear.She is free from danger or suspicion.
564.We need to clear the air.Let's ignore emotional tensions and differences.
565.She has her head in the clouds.She is not in the real world.
566.He killed her in cold blood.He killed her without any feeling, or remorse.
567.He was left out in the cold.He got nothing.
568.They were acting in concert.They were acting together.
569.They left him to cool his heels.He was left waiting.
570.They asked her to cool it.She was asked to calm down and relax.
571.He tried to cut corners.He tried to bypass some rules.
572.It's as easy as pie.It is very simple.
573.You need to cut that out.Stop doing that.
574.I'm beat.I am very tired.
575.Give it some elbow grease.You need to go to work.
576.It will cost you a bundle.It will be quite expensive.
577.We are antsy about that.We are not confident about it.
578.She is a blabbermouth.She talks all the time.
579.I'm flat broke.I have no money.
580.I'm fed up with him.I have no patience with him.
581.She is bent out of shape.She is upset about something.
582.We are up a creek (without a paddle)We are in a difficult or unfortunate position.


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