| A | B |
| "bullheaded" | really stubborn |
| "cut it out" | stop doing what your doing (means the same as "knock it off") |
| "keyed up" | nervous, anxious, stressed |
| "lose heart" | feel like quitting |
| "stick together" | stay together |
| "knock it off" | stop doing what your doing (means the same as "cut it out") |
| "pleased as punch" | very happy |
| "cook his goose" | damage or ruin someone |
| "egg someone on" | encourage or dare someone |
| "put words in his mouth" | speak for someone without permission |
| "reach for the sky" | set your goals high |
| "a drop in the bucket" | not enough to make a difference |
| "toot your own horn" | brag about yourself |
| "ride on his coattails" | get popular by depending on somebody else |
| "ahead of time" | before schedule |
| "take heart" | be brave |
| "fish for a compliment" | try to get someone to say something nice about you |
| "food for thought" | something to think about |
| "out on a limb" | to take a chance |
| "look up to" | respect |