| A | B |
| go back to square one | start over |
| let sleeping dogs lie | drop it |
| don't bite off more than you can chew | don't try to do too much |
| Rome wasn't built in a day | be patient take your time |
| hit it off | like someone right away |
| go out on a limb | take a risk or chance |
| slap on the wrist | very mild punishment |
| bite your tongue | be quiet / don't say anything |
| when pigs fly | never |
| bend over backwards | go out of your way to help |
| let the cat out of the bag | tell a secret |
| hit the books | study |
| heart of gold | kind person |
| spreads like wildfire | gets around fast |
| a real ham | a show off |
| all in the same boat | in the same situation |
| green with envy | jealous |
| full of bologna | teasing/not being truthful |
| hit the roof | got very angry |