| A | B |
|---|
| Hanging by a thread | -to be in a dangerous or unsafe position; to depend on something very small to save you |
| In the lap of luxury | -surrounded by luxuries; having the most lavish things that money can buy |
| Jump down your throat | to talk or scream at someone in a sudden, angry way |
| Keep your shirt on | -to remain cool; to not become angry; to be patient |
| Lay your cards on the table | -to reveal all the facts openly and honestly; to reveal one’s purpose |
| Make heads or tails out of something | -to understand how something works; to figure something out |
| Nitty-Gritty | -the specific heart of the matter; the practical details; the fundamental core of something |
| On a shoestring | -on a strict budget; with or using very little money |
| Pen is mightier than the sword | -writing is more powerful than fighting |
| Real McCoy | -the genuine article, something of good quality, compared to others; not a fake or copy |
