| A | B |
|---|
| Eleventh Hour | -at the latest possible time, just before the absolute deadline |
| Flash in the pan | -a temporary success which yields no long-term results; a person who fails to live up to earlier potential |
| Fly in the ointment | -a small annoyance that spoils an otherwise pleasant situation |
| Gild the lily | -to spoil something that is already beautiful by adding something extra or not needed |
| Go against the grain | -to say or do something in an unconventional way that annoys people; to anger person by going against his/her wishes or feelings |
| Hit below the belt | -to use unfair tactics or be unsportsmanlike |
| Just deserts | -the punishment a person deserves |
| Left out in the cold | -to not tell someone something; to exclude someone from a place or activity |
| Let the chips fall where they may | -to do the right thing, as you see it, whatever the consequences might be |
| Mind over matter | -the power of your mind is stronger than the body |
