| A | B |
| Tickled pink | -to be very amused or pleased; to be delighted, entertained, extremely happy |
| Tip of the iceberg | -just a small part of a larger problem or a worse situation |
| White elephant | -any possession that is useless, unwanted, or costs a lot of money to keep |
| Worth your salt | -deserving to pay or reward that you get |
| Ax to grind | -something to gain for yourself for a selfish reason; flattery or trickery used to get a favor from another person |
| Bite the bullet | -prepare for an unpleasant experience; brace yourself to endure with courage something painful but necessary |
| Bite your tongue | -take back or be ashamed of what you have said; struggle not to say something you want to say |
| Black sheep of the family | -the most unsuccessful, least admirable member of a family or similar group; a disgraced person |
| Chip on your shoulder | -to be quarrelsome, aggressive, or rude; to be ready for a fight |
| Close shave | -a very narrow escape from danger |