| A | B |
|---|
| Out On A Limb | When someone puts themselves in a risky situation. |
| Make No Bones About (it) | To state a fact so there are no doubts or objections. |
| Pass The Buck | Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else. |
| When Pigs Fly | Something that will never ever happen. |
| Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You | Don't hurt anyone that helps you. |
| Hold Your Horses | Be patient. |
| Hit The Books | To study, especially for a test or exam. |
| A Taste Of Your Own Medicine | When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. |
| A Piece of Cake | A task that can be accomplished very easily. |
| X marks the spot | A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for. |
| No Dice | To not agree. To not accept a proposition. |
| Between A Rock And A Hard Place | Stuck between two very bad options. |
| In The Bag | To have something secured. |
| Nest Egg | Savings set aside for future use. |
| Over My Dead Body | When you absolutely will not allow something to happen. |
| Your Guess Is As Good As Mine | I have no idea. |
| Fuddy-duddy | An old-fashioned and foolish type of person. |
| Cut to the Chase | Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point. |
| Head Over Heels | Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. |
| You Can't Take it With You | Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you. |
| Actions Speak Louder Than Words | It's better to actually do something than just talk about it. |
| Against The Clock | Rushed and short on time. |
| Hit The Sack | Go to bed or go to sleep. |
| All Bark And No Bite | When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. |
| Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve | To openly and freely express your emotions. |
| Back To The Drawing Board | When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over. |
| Apple of My Eye | Someone who is cherished above all others. |
| On Pins And Needles | Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something. |
| A Leopard Can't Change His Spots | You cannot change who you are. |
| Up a blind alley | Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome. |
| Third time’s a charm | After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one. |
| Blood Is Thicker Than Water | The family bond is closer than anything else. |
| Baker's Dozen | Thirteen. |
| Chew someone out | Verbally scold someone. |
| Dark Horse | One who was previously unknown and is now prominent. |
| To Steal Someone's Thunder | To take the credit for something someone else did. |
| It Takes Two To Tango | A two person conflict where both people are at fault. |
| Pipe Down | To shut-up or be quiet. |
| Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth | When someone gives you a gift, don't be ungrateful |
| Get Over It | To move beyond something that is bothering you. |
| Cast Iron Stomach | Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. |
| Flea Market | A swap meet. A place where people gather to buy and sell inexpensive goods. |
| Mum's the word | To keep quiet. To say nothing. |
| Raining Cats and Dogs | A very loud and noisy rain storm. |
| Go Out On A Limb | Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something. |
| Cry Wolf | Intentionally raise a false alarm. |
| Curiosity Killed The Cat | Being inquisitive (curious) can lead you into a dangerous situation. |
| In The Heat Of The Moment | Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment. |
| Dropping Like Flies | A large number of people either falling ill or dying. |
| (Got) Off On The Wrong Foot | Getting a bad start on a relationship or task. |
