| A | B |
| No spring chicken | -not young anymore |
| On the fritz | -broken; out of order; not working |
| Open a can of worms | -to cause trouble, to set unpleasant events in motion |
| Play it by ear | -to figure out what you’re going to do as you go along instead of beforehand |
| Rose colored glasses | -a positive outlook on life; an attitude of cheerful optimism; seeing everything in a lovely, pleasant light |
| Set your teeth on edge | -to cause annoyance or discomfort to someone |
| Show your true colors | -to reveal what you are really like |
| Take with a grain of salt | -to not believe completely; to be doubtful |
| Throw in the towel | -to give up; to admit that you’re defeated; to quit |
| Wet behind the ears | -young, inexperienced, and immature |