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#	EXPRESSION	MEANING
1	A bad apple	Someone who might corrupt the entire group
2	A baker's dozen	Thirteen, or one more than an actual dozen
3	A ballpark figure	An approximate figure
4	A bat out of hell	To describe someone or something moving very fast
5	A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush	It's better to have what you already have than to risk losing it for something better
6	A bit of a disaster	Means something that is unsuccessful or disappointing, but not entirely catastrophic
7	A blessing in disguise	A good thing that seemed bad at first
8	A bolt from the blue	Something completely unexpected that surprises you
9	A bone to pick	A reason why one is upset
10	A breath of fresh air	A person who is different from others in a very positive way
11	A bunch of	A group of something
12	A cheapskate	Someone who is tight with money
13	A chip on your shoulder	You have a grievance of some kind or an attitude that you won't let go of
14	A cut above the rest	To be better than other people or things
15	A day late and a dollar short	Too little and too late
16	A dime a dozen	Something very plentiful, common, and therefore, inexpensive.
17	A doozy	Something incredible, usually in a negative way
18	A doubting thomas	Someone who has a very skeptical attitude and who requires strong evidence to believe something
19	A drop in the bucket	Means a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected
20	A far cry from something	Something that has a great many differences from something else
21	A fifth wheel	Something that is useless or unnecessary
22	A flash in the pan	Something that seems promising at first but ultimately doesn't deliver anything
23	A fool and his money are easily parted	It's easy to convince a foolish person to give you their money for something silly
24	A for effort	Made an excellent effort (but perhaps didn't succeed)
25	A fork in the road	A situation in which you must choose one path or another
26	A good samaritan	A person who helps others in need
27	A hand-me-down	A piece of clothing that belonged to an older brother/sister and is passed to a younger brother/sister
28	A hang-up	Something, perhaps irrational, that consistently worries you
29	A hard nut to crack	Someone who is difficult to get to know or understand, or someone who is tricky to deal with
30	A home away from home	Means a place where one is as happy, relaxed, or comfortable as in one's own home
31	A hot potato	An issue, probably from current events, that is causing a lot of discussion and controversy
32	A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step	Everything in life starts with a simple, yet vital, first step
33	A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step	Means that even the most ambitious or challenging goal can be achieved by taking the first, seemingly small, action
34	A kickback	A bribe or other illegal payment of money, usually offered to get someone to do something
35	A little bird told me	A person (possibly someone recognized by both participants in the conversation) who imparted the information in question
36	A little bit	To a small extent or a small amount
37	A little goes a long way	Means a small amount of something can have a big impact or be enough
38	A little learning is a dangerous thing	People who don't understand something fully are dangerous
39	A little porky	Means to tell a lie or make a false statement
40	A match made in heaven	Means two people are perfectly suited for each other, implying that their relationship is divinely ordained or simply a perfect fit, like something orchestrated in heaven itself
41	A memory like a sieve	An inadequate memory
42	A memory like a steel trap	Someone has an exceptionally sharp and reliable memory, where information is easily retained and recalled, just like a steel trap securely catches its prey
43	A new lease on life	Means to substantially improve prospect of life or use after rejuvenation or repair
44	A pain in the neck	Refers to a person who is annoying
45	A penny for your thoughts	Tell me what you're thinking
46	A penny saved is a penny earned	Money you save today you can spend later
47	A picture is worth a thousand words	Better to show than tell
48	A piece of the pie	To get a share or portion of something, usually referring to profits or benefits
49	A quart low	Seeming confused; not thinking well
50	A ray of sunshine	Someone who is always cheerful and makes other people feel more positive
51	A rip-off	Something that costs too much for what it is really worth
52	A rising tide lifts all boats	It is associated with economic growth, wealth, and prosperity
53	A screw loose	To be crazy
54	A screwup	A mistake
55	A shoo-in	Means someone or something that is a guaranteed winner or is certain to succeed
56	A sledgehammer to crack a nut	Using a disproportionate (and probably ineffective) solution for a problem
57	A smart cookie	A clever and quick-thinking person
58	A snafu	Utter confusion or chaos
59	A sniffle turned into a full-blown cold	Something small turned into something big
60	A snowball effect	A series of events gain momentum and build upon one another, leading to a more impactful outcome
61	A stitch in time saves nine	Fix the problem now because it will get worse later
62	A stone's throw	Very close by
63	A storm in a teacup	A big fuss about a small problem
64	A storm is brewing	There is likely to be significant trouble in the near future
65	A surefire way	An approach that will definitely lead to something happening
66	A sweet tooth	To love sweet foods and flavors
67	A tempest in a teapot	Means a great anger or excitement about a trivial matter
68	A third wheel	Something that is not wanted or needed in a situation
69	A toss-up	Something that is difficult to decide
70	A watched pot never boils	Means time seems to pass much more slowly when you are anxiously waiting for something to happen, making the event feel like it takes forever
71	Absence makes the heart grow fonder	Means you feel more affection for those you love when parted from them
72	Absent-minded	Gives the impression of not being aware of what is happening in the present moment
73	Ace in the hole	A hidden, but very effective, method for winning a conflict
74	Ace up the sleeve	A hidden advantage in a competition
75	Achilles heel	A major weakness
76	Achilles' heel	A significant weakness and/or reason for potential downfall
77	Acid test	An important or critical test of something
78	Across the board	In every area and/or in every way
79	Act all high and mighty	Thinking or acting as though one is more important than others
80	Actions speak louder than words	Believe what people do and not what they say
81	Add fuel to the fire	Means to cause a conflict or difficult situation to worsen or intensify
82	Add insult to injury	To make a bad situation, worse
83	Adding fuel to the fire	To make a situation worse
84	Adding insult to injury	Means to act in a way that makes a bad or displeasing situation worse
85	Against the clock	Rushed
86	Ahead of schedule	To finish something earlier than the schedule requires
87	Ahead of the curve	Means to be more advanced, innovative, or better informed than others, typically regarding trends, technology, or knowledge
88	Ahead of the game	Means to be in a position of advantage, especially financially; succeeding or winning
89	All bark and no bite	Seems more intimidating than he actually is
90	All bets are off	Any existing agreements are discarded
91	All eyes on me	Means that everyone is paying attention to you
92	All greek to me	I don't understand it
93	All gussied up	Dressed in fancy clothes
94	All hands on deck	Means that there is a crisis that needs everyone to help out
95	All hat, no cattle	All talk, no action or substance
96	All heart	To be very kind and loving to others
97	All in the same boat	All in the same situation
98	All kidding aside	I was joking before, but now i'm going to speak seriously
99	All over the map	Something that doesn't stay on target with the primary topic or purpose
100	All set	Ready to go or proceed
101	All that glitters is not gold	Something may not be as valuable or good as it first appears
102	All the boxes are checked	Means that all the necessary requirements or criteria have been met or fulfilled, often in a checklist or list-like context
103	All the gear, no idea	Someone who has the necessary tools for a task but lacks the skills or knowledge to use them effectively
104	All the rage	Means something is currently very popular, fashionable, or a widespread trend
105	All the time in the world	Means that there is plenty of time to accomplish something or to take things at a leisurely pace
106	All thumbs	Clumsy, especially with intricate tasks that require a lot of dexterity
107	All thumbs up	To be in complete agreement or approval of something
108	All wet	To be wrong to the extent of being unbelievable or just silly
109	Almost to the finish line	Means that someone is very close to completing a task, project, or goal
110	Along for the ride	To be present when something is happening, without actually participating in it
111	Always a bridesmaid, never a bride	Being consistently overshadowed by competitors
112	An about-face	A sudden change, usually in the opposite direction
113	An albatross around my neck	An encumbrance or significant burden
114	An arm and a leg	Something that is very expensive
115	An old head on young shoulders	Someone who seems to have more perception and wisdom than most other people the same age
116	An old soul	Someone who seems to have more emotional insight and wisdom than other people the same age
117	An open book	Someone who is extremely open about themselves
118	An ounce of common sense is worth a pound of theory	A small amount of practical, everyday understanding is more valuable than a large amount of theoretical knowledge
119	An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure	Its better to prevent a problem with little effort then to fix it later which is normally harder
120	And bob's your uncle	Said after explaining how to do something, to emphasize how easy it is
121	Ants in your pants	You can't sit still
122	Anything but	Means not at all
123	Apple a day will keep the doctor away	Eat right to stay healthy
124	Apple of my eye	To be cherished or adored by someone else
125	Apply some elbow grease	Put some physical effort into what you're doing
126	Armchair quarterback	A person who offers opinions and advice but shows no evidence that they actually have any necessary knowledge or skill
127	Armed to the teeth	To be heavily armed
128	Around the clock	Means all day and all night
129	Around-the-clock	At every time of day and night
130	As busy as a bee	Very busy
131	As easy as abc	Very simple and easy
132	As easy as pie	Very simple and easy
133	As genuine as a three-dollar bill	Fake, as three-dollar bills do not exist
134	As happy as a clam	Happy and content
135	As i live and breathe	Used to emphasize the truth of a statement
136	As quiet as a mouse	Very quiet and reserved
137	As rare as hen's teeth	Extremely rare or non-existent
138	As right as rain	Something is perfect
139	As the crow flies	Either in a straight line or directly, without the use of roads
140	As white as a ghost	Extremely pale, so much so that it causes concern
141	As white as a sheet	Extremely pale, so much so that it causes concern
142	At a standstill	Means a situation where all movement or activity has stopped, or no progress is being made
143	At best	In the best-case scenario
144	At hand	Available (used for objects, not people)
145	At least	At a minimum
146	At my wits' end	Getting extremely frustrated and close to becoming angry
147	At one's fingertips	Easily recalled or available
148	At sea	Confused
149	At the 11th hour	At the last moment
150	At the bottom of the totem pole	Having a low-status position, especially at work
151	At the crack of dawn	Extremely early in the morning
152	At the drop of a hat	Do something without having planned beforehand
153	At the end of your rope	Reached the limit of endurance and/or patience with something or someone
154	At-large	At liberty when one shouldn't be
155	Avoid at all costs	Means to completely prevent something from happening, no matter what the difficulty or sacrifice involved; it emphasizes that something should be completely avoided under any circumstances
156	Baby boomer	Someone born during the years following world war ii
157	Back against the wall	Means to be in a difficult situation with no easy way out
158	Back to basics	To go back to thinking about the basic elements of something
159	Back to square one	Back to the beginning of an endeavor
160	Back to the drawing board	After experiencing failure, it's time to start a task over from scratch
161	Backfile	Refers to a collection of documents that are no longer in use or are in a different format than digital
162	Backfire	Means to have an opposite result from what was intended
163	Backhanded compliment	A compliment that is really meant as an insult
164	Backseat driver	A passenger who tries to interfere with the driver's driving
165	Bad blood	Ill or negative feelings
166	Bad egg	A person who causes trouble or is dishonest
167	Bad hair day	Hair is not looking as good as one would like
168	Bag and baggage	To indicate the entirety of someone’s belongings
169	Ball and chain	Something that limits one's freedom or ability to do things
170	Ball is in your court	It refers to the fact that it’s time for action now
171	Ball's in your court	It's your turn to act or respond
172	Ballpark figure	A rough numerical estimate
173	Bamboozle	Means to fool or cheat
174	Band-aid on a bullet wound	Trying to deal with a serious situation in a negligent way
175	Bang for the buck	The worth of one's money or exertion
176	Bang for your buck	Get the most benefit possible out of the money you spend
177	Bank on it	Means to rely on or depend on something happening or someone doing something with confidence. it implies a strong expectation or belief that something will occur as planned
178	Bare bones	A very basic model or version, with no extras or add-ons
179	Bare bones and all	To give everything you got
180	Barking up the wrong tree	To search for solutions in the wrong places
181	Basket case	A person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope.
182	Bats in the belfry	Someone is behaving in an eccentric or less than sane manner
183	Batten down the hatches	Means to prepare for a difficulty or crisis
184	Batting a thousand	To accomplish a task perfectly
185	Be at a loss	Uncertain what to do; bewildered
186	Be glad to see the back of	Happy when someone leaves
187	Be in a tight corner	Being in a difficult situation
188	Be my guest	Go ahead and do it
189	Be the best version of yourself	Means to actively strive to improve your character, abilities, and overall self by identifying your strengths and weaknesses
190	Bear a grudge	To continue to feel angry or unfriendly toward someone or something because of a particular past incident
191	Bear in mind	Remember something, while thinking about something else
192	Beat a hasty retreat	To leave really quickly, especially to flee a difficult situation
193	Beat around the bush	Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
194	Beat someone to the draw	You do something before someone else manages to
195	Beat someone to the punch	To accomplish something before someone else does
196	Beat something into someone's head	To teach someone something by repeating it
197	Beat the bushes	To search thoroughly
198	Beat you to the draw	To do something before someone else manages to
199	Beating a dead horse	Continuing to talk about a subject that is now useless to discuss
200	Beating around the bush	Trying to avoid a topic
201	Bed head	Hair that is messy after sleeping on it
202	Bed of roses	A blissfully happy and comfortable situation
203	Bee’s knees	The very best
204	Beef up	To strengthen something
205	Before the cows come home	Means for a very long time, or indefinitely. it's often used to describe activities that are unproductive or futile
206	Before you know it	Almost immediately
207	Beg to differ	To disagree
208	Beggars can’t be choosy	Means people who need something should be satisfied with what they get even if it is not exactly what they wanted
209	Behind one’s back	To do something to someone without them knowing
210	Behind someone's back	Without someone knowing
211	Behind the eight ball	To be in a difficult or unfavorable position
212	Behind the scenes	Something that happens in private
213	Being stonewalled	Means when one person becoming unresponsive, withdrawing, and emotionally disengaging during a conflict or conversation, often giving the silent treatment or avoiding eye contact
214	Below the belt	To pass a disrespectful, insulting or unethical comment
215	Below the salt	Common, vulgar, or of low standing
216	Belt and suspenders	Exercising caution and avoiding of risks
217	Bend over backward	Try extremely hard to do something, usually to help someone with a specific issue
218	Bend th rules	Means to make an exception to a rule or to not strictly adhere to it, often in a way that is considered minor or not harmfu
219	Bent out of shape	Annoyed and upset
220	Bermuda triangle	Is a loosely defined area in the north atlantic ocean where ships and planes have reportedly disappeared
221	Beside oneself	Very troubled or anxious and distraught
222	Beside the point	Irrelevant
223	Beside yourself with joy	To be extremely happy or filled with joy
224	Best of both worlds	All the advantages of two different situations and none of the disadvantages
225	Best wishes	Used to express hope for another person's happiness, success, health
226	Bestie	Best friend
227	Besties	Best friends
228	Bet the ranch	To risk everything on an endeavor that you believe will be successful
229	Better half	Refers to a person's spouse or significant other, essentially meaning the person you consider to be the most important or "better" part of your life
230	Better late than never	Better to arrive late than not to come at all
231	Better to ask for forgiveness	Means that it is often preferable to take action without explicit permission first, and then apologize later if necessary, rather than to ask for permission beforehand and potentially miss an opportunity
232	Between the devil and the deep blue sea	Having to deal with the reality of two difficult possible outcomes for the same situation
233	Beware the ides of march	Sometimes used as a warning for upcoming events
234	Beyond the call of duty	To exceed expectations; to perform extra work that wasn't required by one's responsibilities
235	Beyond the pale	Outside of the limits of socially or morally acceptable behavior
236	Big cheese	A very important person, especially the most important person in an organization
237	Big deal	Something is important
238	Big fish in a small pond	Someone who seems more significant than they are because they live in a small or relatively insignificant community
239	Big shot	A powerful person
240	Big wheel	An influential, powerful, and important person
241	Bigwig	A powerful person with a high position in a corporate structure
242	Bird's-eye view	A broad and expansive view of a place or something
243	Birds eye view	Means to have an elevated, top-down perspective looking down on a scene, simulating a bird in flight, providing a comprehensive overview
244	Birds of a feather	People who are similar in character
245	Birds of a feather flock together	People who are alike are often friends (usually used negatively)
246	Bite off more than you can chew	To take on more responsibilities or challenges than you can handle
247	Bite someone's head off	To criticize someone strongly
248	Bite someone's nose off	To respond to someone in a very angry or aggressive manner
249	Bite the bullet	To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage
250	Bite the dust	To fail or suffer a defeat
251	Bite your tongue	To stop talking
252	Black and blue	To be bruised
253	Black sheep	A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it
254	Black-and-white	To think in an extreme way; everything is either completely right or entirely wrong
255	Blackout	Faint
256	Blind date	Means a social gathering between two people who have not previously met
257	Bloodsucker	A person who unfairly takes or uses things that other people worked for
258	Blow off steam	To express anger or frustration
259	Blow this joint	Means let's leave
260	Blown away	Very impressed
261	Blue blood	A blue blood is an aristocrat. blue bloods come from privileged, noble families that are wealthy and powerful
262	Blue in the face	To be exhausted due to strain or anger
263	Blue-collar job	A job that involves manual labor
264	Boil the ocean	Undertaking an impossible task or making a task unnecessarily difficult
265	Bolt from the blue	Something that happened without warning
266	Bone and all	Signifies the idea of accepting someone completely, including their flaws and vulnerabilities
267	Born with a silver spoon in his mouth	Means that his family is very wealthy, and he is likely to lead a privileged life
268	Bought the farm	To die unexpectedly
269	Bounce off the walls	To be extremely excited and energetic
270	Bowl of cherries	A blissfully happy and comfortable situation
271	Bread and butter	A person’s main source of income
272	Break a leg	A wish for good luck, often used in the theater world
273	Break even	Means to reach a point where expenses and income are equal, resulting in neither a profit nor a loss
274	Break new ground	To do something innovative that is regarded as an advance or of positive benefit
275	Break someone’s bubble	To do or say something that proves someone else’s beliefs are not true
276	Break the bank	To spend a lot of money or exceed one’s budget
277	Break the ice	To start a conversation by making people feel more comfortable
278	Breath of fresh air	Something that is new and refreshing
279	Bright eyed and bushy tailed	Means eager and alert
280	Bring home the bacon	To earn a living or provide financial support for a family
281	Bring it home	Means a successful completion, a deeper understanding, or securing a win
282	Bringing a knife to a gunfight	Means being significantly outmatched, often due to a lack of resources or a failure to prepare properly
283	Broke even	Means to have neither a profit nor a loss, meaning expenses and income are equal, and there is no gain or loss
284	Broke the bank	To deplete all available funds; to spend more than expected or affordable
285	Buck stops here	I have the final responsibility
286	Bug off	Leave me alone
287	Bull in a china shop	A person who breaks things or who often makes mistakes or causes damage in situations that require careful thinking or behavior
288	Bun in the oven	She is pregnant
289	Bundle of nerves	Very nervous or anxious about something
290	Burn bridges	To Do something to spoil relationships
291	Burn it all down	Means to express extreme frustration or a desire for radical change
292	Burn the midnight oil	Means to read, study, or work late into the night
293	Burning daylight	Means to waste time, especially during the daylight hours
294	Burning the candle at both ends	To work from early in the morning until late at night
295	Burning the midnight oil	Working late into the night
296	Bury one's head in the sand	To ignore something completely
297	Bury the hatchet	Ending a quarrel to make peace
298	Busy as a bee	Very active
299	Butter up	To flatter or praise someone to get their help or support
300	Butterfingers	Is a humorous way to describe someone who is clumsy and often drops things
301	Butterflies in your stomach	Means to feel nervous or excited, especially before a performance or event
302	By the skin of your teeth	To do something with little chance of success
303	Caesar's wife	Means that someone in a position of power, particularly a public figure, must be above suspicion
304	Calculated risk	Is a chance of failure that's been estimated before taking action
305	Call a spade a spade	Identifying what something, or someone, really is
306	Call it a day	To stop working on something
307	Call it a night	Halt your evening or nighttime activities
308	Call the shots	To make the decisions; to decide what will be done
309	Call their bluff	To try to force someone to show that they are lying
310	Calm before the storm	Something bad is coming, but right now it's calm
311	Calm someone down	To help make someone calm
312	Can it keep	Means to stop talking or shut up
313	Can't hold a candle to something or someone	Cannot compete
314	Can't judge a book by its cover	You shouldn't attempt to judge someone or something just by how it looks
315	Can't keep up	Cannot stay at the same level of achievement
316	Can't put a face to the name	When you hear a name you recognize but you cannot remember what the person looks like
317	Can't see the forest for the trees	Unable to fully see or understand the whole situation because one is distracted or overwhelmed by the details
318	Canary in the mine	Refers to something that acts as an early warning of potential danger or failure
319	Can’t put my finger on it	Means you can't quite identify or explain the exact reason for something, even though you feel or notice that something is off
320	Can’t take a hint	Means someone doesn't understand or act on an indirect suggestion
321	Card sharp or card shark	Someone who makes money from cheating at cards
322	Carry a torch	To feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for
323	Carry the ball	To take on greater responsibility in order to help ensure a project continues
324	Cash cow	A consistent and reliable source of income or profits
325	Cast pearls before swine	To display fine attributes to people incapable of appreciating them
326	Cast-iron stomach	A stomach that never seems to get upset, regardless of what one eats
327	Castle in the sky	A hope or daydream for the future that will probably never come true
328	Cat got your tongue?	Expression used to ask someone why they are not speaking or are unusually quiet
329	Cat has nine lives	Cats possess a high level of resilience and the ability to survive against the odds
330	Cat nap	Take a short nap
331	Cattywampus	Crooked or confused
332	Caught between a rock and a hard place	To face a difficult decision with no easy solution
333	Caught red-handed	To be caught in the act of doing something wrong
334	Change hands	For an object to be passed or sold from one owner to another
335	Change of heart	To change your opinion about something
336	Changed my mind	Means that you have decided to do something different than what you originally planned or thought
337	Chase adventure	Go out and do something interesting
338	Chasing your tail	Spending time and energy but achieving nothing; going around in circles
339	Chatterbox	Someone who talks constantly
340	Chatty cathy	To describe someone who talks a lot
341	Cheap shot	To take advantage of someone when they are down
342	Check is in the mail	A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors
343	Cherry on top	A desirable feature perceived as the finishing touch to something that is already very good
344	Chew the fat	To chat or gossip
345	Chickens come home to roost	Means that the consequences of one's past actions, especially negative ones, will eventually return to affect them
346	Chips to the middle	Means to risk it all or bet all of one's money
347	Choke point	A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
348	Chop, chop	Get back to work
349	Chopped liver	Means someone or something that is not important or appealing
350	Circle back	Means to return to a topic or conversation at a later time, often after some delay or after addressing other matters
351	Claim to fame	Means a reason for being regarded as unusual or noteworthy
352	Clean as a baby bottom	Means something is extremely clean, often used to describe something that is very smooth and spotless, like a baby's bottom after being changed
353	Clean as a whistle	Something/someone who is free from dirt
354	Clean bill of health	A person or a system or organisation has been examined and found in good condition, without facing any significant problems or issues
355	Clean sweep	Winning without facing any defeats
356	Clean-cut	Having a neat appearance that suggests you are someone who does not break rules or cause trouble
357	Clear as mud	Very confusing
358	Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades	Means that close doesn't count; a close loss is still a loss
359	Close, but no cigar	Nearly achieving a goal but ultimately falling short
360	Close-fisted	To be mean
361	Closer to the bone	Means something said or written is very close to the truth, often to the point of being potentially offensive or uncomfortable for the person it is about; essentially, it implies a very candid, almost blunt honesty
362	Coast is clear	Means there is no danger of being observed or caught
363	Cold hands warm heart	Means someone has a kind and loving personality, even though their hands are usually cold
364	Cold turkey	To suddenly stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior
365	Come clean	Be completely honest; keep nothing hidden
366	Come hell or high water	Something will be done no matter what obstacles or difficulties arise
367	Come into your own	Means to reach a desired level of accomplishment
368	Come rain or shine	No matter what
369	Come to grips with it	Means to begin to understand or deal with a problem or situation in a direct or effective wa
370	Come to one's senses	Start to think and behave reasonably after a period of foolishness or irrationality
371	Come to your senses	To begin to think in a sensible or correct way after being foolish or wrong
372	Comes with the territory	Something is an expected result of a situation or position
373	Coming of age	Is a young person's transition from being a child to being an adult
374	Coming out guns blazing	Means to approach something with a lot of force, energy, and determination, often in a forceful or aggressive manner
375	Common courtesy	The level of politeness that people can generally be expected to show
376	Common decency	A set of ethical and moral behaviors that are guided by fairness, respect, and empathy
377	Common ground	Shared interests, beliefs, or opinions between two people or groups of people who disagree about most other subjects
378	Common law	A body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts
379	Common law wife	A woman who is considered to be married to a man without having gone through a formal marriage ceremony
380	Common sense	The ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions
381	Comparing apples to oranges	Comparing two things that cannot be compared
382	Compromising position	Refers to a situation where someone is caught in a suggestive or potentially embarrassing act, often implying infidelity or inappropriate behavior
383	Connected at the hip	Means that two people are very close and inseparable, spending a great deal of time together and having a strong bond
384	Conversation has no guardrails	Means the interaction is completely unrestricted by predefined rules, safety filters, or ethical guidelines
385	Cookie cutter	The same approach or style is always used and not enough attention is paid to individual differences
386	Cool as a cucumber	To remain calm and composed
387	Cool it	Calm down
388	Cooler heads prevail	Means that in a tense situation, the influence or ideas of calmer and more reasonable people will ultimately win out
389	Copycat	Person who copies another's behavior, dress, or ideas
390	Cost an arm and a leg	Something that is very expensive
391	Costs an arm and a leg	To describe something that is very expensive
392	Couch potato	To be lazy
393	Count your blessings	To make a special effort to appreciate the good things in one's life
394	Crack a window	Open a window slightly
395	Cram	To study frantically before a test
396	Crazy like a fox	Pretty clever
397	Cream of the crop	The best or choicest of anything
398	Crush on someone	Means to have a strong, often romantic, attraction or liking for someone
399	Cry for the moon	To ask for something that is rather difficult
400	Cry over spilled milk	To feel sorry over something that has already happened, even though it’s not helpful
401	Cry uncle	Means to surrender or admit defeat
402	Curiosity killed the cat	Stop asking questions
403	Curving	Means to reject or ignore someone who is trying to initiate a romantic or physical relationship by delaying responses to messages or giving lame excuses for not agreeing to meet
404	Cut class	To be deliberately absent from class
405	Cut no ice	Fail to make an impact
406	Cut somebody some slack	Don't be so critical
407	Cut the mustard	You meet expectations and are performing adequately
408	Cut to the chase	Getting to the important point
409	Cutting corners	Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
410	Damn someone with faint praise	To criticize someone in a way that seems to be praise but actually communicates disapproval or condemnation
411	Dark horse	A previously unknown person who becomes prominent or known for something
412	Davy jones's locker	The bottom of the sea, especially the grave of those who die at sea
413	Dawned on me	To suddenly realize or recognize something
414	Days are heaven sent	Means that certain days feel like incredibly fortunate, welcome gifts from above, arriving perfectly when needed, like a miracle or divine blessing, bringing unexpected joy, relief, or perfect opportunity, as if sent by god
415	Days are numbered	Someone or something is nearing the end of their existence, and will not last much longer
416	Dead as a doornail	Completely dead or quiet
417	Dead from the neck up	Unintelligent or stupid
418	Dead in the water	No longer effective
419	Dead quiet	Extremely quiet
420	Dead ringer	A duplicate or double, something that looks just like another
421	Dead tired	Extremely tired
422	Dead to the world	In a deep sleep
423	Dead-end job	A job that doesn't seem to have any opportunities for advancement
424	Deadline	Means the latest time or date by which something should be completed
425	Death and taxes	Something is inevitable or certain to happen
426	Deep down	How you really feel inside, even if you don't realize it
427	Devil is in the details	Something that seems to be good only from a distance
428	Devil quoting the bible	Good things being twisted for selfish and evil purposes
429	Diamond in the rough	A person who is generally of good character but lacks manners, education, or style
430	Dig two graves	Means that if you seek revenge against someone, you are essentially digging a grave for yourself as well
431	Ding-it!	Expression of complete frustration and anger; usually accompanied by flying hammers
432	Dire straits	To be in a very bad or difficult situation
433	Do it ASAP	Do it as soon as possible
434	Do it with both feet	Means to tackle a task aggressively
435	Do unto others as you would have them do unto you	Treat people fairly; also known as "the golden rule"
436	Do you come here often	A common phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one for seeking romantic involvement
437	Dodge a bullet	Means to narrowly escape a dangerous or unpleasant situation, essentially avoiding something bad that could have happened to you
438	Doing a 180	Means to make a complete about-face or change one's mind or direction, often in a sudden or dramatic way
439	Don't beat a dead horse	To continue to talk about something that is now useless to discuss
440	Don't bite the hand that feeds you	Don't act against someone who is supporting you
441	Don't count on it	You should not expect something to happen or rely on it
442	Don't cry over spilled milk	There's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed
443	Don't give up your day job	You're not very good at this
444	Don't judge a book by its cover	This person or thing may look bad, but it's good inside
445	Don't jump to conclusions	Means to form an opinion or make a decision without having all the facts, essentially reaching a conclusion too quickly based on limited information; it implies making a hasty judgment without considering all possible explanations
446	Don't let the inmates run the asylum	Those who are in charge should make the decisions rather than those in subordinate rolls
447	Don't let your guard down	Means to remain alert and cautious, not relaxing or becoming complacent, even when you feel safe, as it could lead to potential danger or negative consequences; essentially, stay on your toes and be prepared for anything
448	Don't look a gift horse in the mouth	To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor
449	Don't make waves	Don't cause problems
450	Don't mention it	You're welcome
451	Don't put all your eggs in one basket	What you're doing is too risky
452	Don't s--t on your own doorstep	Don't sleep with your housemate or workmate
453	Don't spit on me and tell me its raining	Don't lie to me
454	Don't sweat the small stuff	Don't be concerned about trivial matters
455	Don't throw out the baby with bath water	To be careful not to discard something valuable while trying to get rid of something unwanted
456	Don’t be a stranger	Means you should stay in touch with someone, or visit them again soon, especially when they are leaving a place or situation
457	Don’t burst my balloon	Means to don't spoil my excitement or optimism, or ruin my plans/dreams
458	Don’t count your chickens before they hatch	Don’t depend on something before it happens
459	Don’t give up a day’s job	You are not very good at something or you could not do it professionally
460	Don’t jump the gun	Means to act too soon or before the right time
461	Don’t let the door hit you on the way out	Means to tell someone to get out in a rude or dismissive way, indicating that their departure is desired and you are not sorry to see them go
462	Don’t throw out the baby out with the bath water	Means to be careful not to discard something valuable while getting rid of something unwanted
463	Done and dusted	Successfully finished; completely finished
464	Door swings both way	Means a rule, principle, or situation applies equally to both parties involved, often implying that actions (positive or negative) will be reciprocated
465	Dot your i's and cross your t’s	Means to be very meticulous and pay close attention to every detail, ensuring nothing is overlooked
466	Double down	Means to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before
467	Down for the count	Tired; giving up
468	Down to the wire	Completing or finishing something with no extra time remaining
469	Drag your feet	Slow down intentionally to delay the outcome
470	Draw the line	To stop before a point where something okay gets not okay
471	Dressed to the nines	Wearing stylish or elegant clothing
472	Drive me up the wall	To make one very nervous, upset, or annoyed
473	Drop the ball	To make a mistake or fail to do something
474	Drown your sorrows	Means to drink alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting that has happened
475	Drum up some support	Means to make an effort to obtain or increase support for something, often through active solicitation or canvassing
476	Duck test	For application of common sense and/or intuition regardless of technical parameters
477	Eager beaver	Someone who is very eager or excited to do something
478	Eagle eye	Close or careful watch on something
479	Earworm	Thinking about a song or lyrics from a song over and over
480	Easier said than done	Not as easy as it appears to be
481	Easy come, easy go	You get something easily and you lose it easily
482	Easy does it	Slow down
483	Eat crow	To admit that you were mistaken about something
484	Eat like a bird	To eat very little
485	Eat like a horse	To eat a lot and have a big appetite
486	Eating crow	Admitting that you are wrong after taking a strong position
487	Eating humble pie	Admitting that you are wrong after taking a strong position
488	Egg on your face	Look foolish; be publicly embarrassed by something you did
489	Eight hundred pound gorilla	An entity so powerful that it can act without regard to the rights of others or the law
490	Elephant in the room	The big issue; the problem people are avoiding
491	End of my rope	Means having absolutely no patience, strength, or resources left to deal with a difficult situation or problem
492	End of time	Means "forever" or "always", essentially signifying something that will last indefinitely
493	Even stephen	Means having no balance of debt, an equal chance or score, or being exactly equal, like a tied game or a fair exchange
494	Every cloud has a silver lining	Good things come after bad things
495	Every dog has his day	Everyone gets a chance at least once
496	Everything from A to Z	Everything from start to finish; the complete event
497	Everything from soup to nuts	Everything from start to finish; the complete event
498	Everything happens for a reason	Means that events and experiences, even difficult ones, are not random but have a purpose or underlying cause, often implying a higher, predetermined plan or meaning
499	Everything is coming up roses	Things are turning out well or better than expected
500	Everything is looking up	Things are turning out better than in the recent past
501	Experience something first-hand	To experience something yourself
502	Eye for an eye	If someone harms you, you should harm them back in the same way
503	Eyes too big for (or bigger than) your stomach	You took more food on your plate than you can eat
504	Face a conundrum	Means to encounter a difficult problem or puzzle
505	Face only a mother could love	Means they are ugly by the person's standards
506	Face the music	Face the consequences of something you have done
507	Factor out	To isolate a common factor from an expression
508	Fair and square	To be done fairly and correctly
509	Fair to middling	Average in quality
510	Fair-weather friend	A person who only acts like a friend when things are going well and they can benefit in some way
511	Fairy Godmother	Someone who helps others with their problems, sometimes providing financial assistance
512	Fall by the wayside	Something that comes to be ignored
513	Fall in love	Means to develop romantic feelings for someone or something
514	Fall off the wagon	To fail to stick to a determination to do something
515	Fall on deaf ears	Advice is ignored by the people who need to hear it
516	False flag	A harmful action that is designed to make it look like someone else is responsible
517	False light	A legal term that refers to a misleading or false portrayal of someone in public
518	Familiarity breeds contempt	The better you know someone the less you like him
519	Fancy pants	Very fancy and maybe ostentatious
520	Fashion victim	Someone who is obsessed with fashion, probably to the point where they go overboard and end up looking worse
521	Fat cat	A wealthy, but usually very lazy, person
522	Fatal attraction	A psychological phenomenon where the qualities that initially attract people to each other in a relationship eventually lead to the relationship's end
523	Father knows best	Means that a father is the authority figure who provides guidance and advice for his family
524	Feather in one's cap	Something one is proud of
525	Feather in your cap	Means an achievement or honor that someone can be proud of
526	Feather one's nest	To gather up resources to ensure future comfort
527	Feed a cold, starve a fever	Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever
528	Feeding frenzy	To eat a large amount of food
529	Feel like a fifth wheel	Not needed or wanted in the situation, not valued
530	Feel like a million dollars	To feel extremely good
531	Feel like death warmed over	To feel or look extremely tired and drained
532	Feel the pinch	To feel the effects of a lack of money or other resources
533	Feeling blue	Feeling sad or depressed
534	Fell on its head	Means something was poorly executed or had a negative outcome
535	Fender bender	A minor car accident
536	Few cards short of a deck	The man often does very strange things
537	Field day	An enjoyable circumstance or day
538	Fifteen minutes of fame	To enjoy an extremely short period of fame or recognition of some sort
539	Fight an uphill battle	To deal with a difficult situation that becomes harder as you go
540	Fight tooth and nail	To fight hard and determinedly
541	Fill in the blanks	To guess the content of missing information
542	Filthy rich	Extremely wealthy
543	Find your feet	Adjust and become accustomed to new circumstances or expectations
544	Finger lickin' good	Delicious food (very informal)
545	First to cry foul	Which means to be the first person to express a complaint or protest about something, often implying that the complaint might be exaggerated or unnecessary
546	Fish out of water	To be in an environment that you're not used to or that you don't readily fit into
547	Fishy	Seems suspicious
548	Fit as a fiddle	To be in good health
549	Fit to be tied	Extremely angry
550	Fits and starts	Very brief bursts of motion
551	Five o'clock shadow	The signs of hair starting to grow back on the face of a man who has recently shaved
552	Fix someone's wagon	To ruin someone's chance of success, often in revenge for a grievance
553	Fixed in your ways	Inflexible in the ways you do things
554	Fixin' to	About to do something
555	Flavor of the month	Something that is trendy or fashionable to care about at the moment
556	Flea market	A market where people buy and sell secondhand and/or inexpensive goods
557	Flesh and blood	People who are related to you, or anyone or anything that is alive
558	Flights of fancy	Means an imaginative idea or plan that is unrealistic, impractical, or unlikely to be true
559	Fly in the face of something	To act in opposition to something or to show disrespect for someone or something
560	Fly in the ointment	Something unpleasant in a situation that is otherwise entirely pleasant
561	Fly off the handle	To suddenly become extremely angry, especially if overreacting to something
562	Fly the coop	To escape
563	Fly-by-night	Markedly untrustworthy or undependable
564	Flying by the seat of your pants	Making decisions based on instinct/intuition rather than on a plan
565	Foam at the mouth	To show rage
566	Follow in someone's footsteps	To follow the same path in life as someone else
567	Follow the money	To follow the direction of people gaining large amounts of money when investigating corruption
568	Food for thought	Something that you or others think is worth carefully thinking about
569	Fool around	To joke around and act in a jovial or silly way
570	Fool's gold	Something that looks like gold but isn't
571	Fools rush in where angels fear to tread	Means that inexperienced or foolish people will readily jump into dangerous or difficult situations that wiser individuals would avoid
572	Foot in the door	To find an opportunity to make progress in a desired direction
573	Foot the bill	To pay for something, especially something expensive
574	Footloose and fancy-free	To be free of care and worry, able to have fun all the time
575	For Christ sake	An exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or exasperation
576	For crying out loud	Exclamation of utter frustration at a person or situation
577	For goodness' sake	Something one says when one is frustrated or in a state of disbelief
578	For heaven's sake	Something one says when one is frustrated or in a state of disbelief
579	For the birds	Something that is silly, ridiculous or ludicrous
580	For the love of God	Used to give added force to an angry statement
581	Fork over the money	To pay money for something
582	Formidable opponent	Is a powerful or strong enemy or competitor that deserves respect and serious attention
583	Fortune favors the bold	You are more likely to succeed if you take risks
584	Forty winks	A very short nap, usually during the day
585	Four sheets to the wind	Means extremely drunk
586	Freak out	To become very angry, worried, or frightened
587	Freeze someone out	To deliberately leave someone out; to choose not to include someone who would expect to be included
588	Fresh said of eyes	Refers to getting someone else to have a look
589	From day one	From the very beginning
590	From rags to riches	To go from being poor to wealthy
591	From the get-go	From the beginning
592	From the word go	From the very beginning
593	From time to time	Occasionally
594	From your lips to God's ears	Means it's a way of turning someone's words into a prayer, asking the divine to make it so
595	Fuddy-duddy	An excessively old-fashioned person
596	Full of bologna	Means something is filled with nonsense, foolish ideas, or empty words
597	Full of crap	Doesn't know what he or she is talking about Offensive in most contexts
598	Full of hot air	To be a person who talks a lot but has no idea what they are talking about and/or is arrogant
599	Full of it	Means someone is talking nonsense, exaggerating, or not telling the truth
600	Full steam ahead	Enthusiastically moving forward
601	Full-court press	To put maximum effort into something
602	Functioning as advertised	Means something is operating or performing in the way it was intended and described in its advertising or promotional materials
603	Gain ground	To advance and make progress
604	Game plan	To put a plan in place; to decide how things should be handled
605	Garden variety	Ordinary, common, or unexceptional
606	Gave someone the thumbs-up	Gave someone approval
607	Get a handle on something	To gain control or understanding of something
608	Get a hold of something	To obtain possession of something
609	Get a hold of yourself	To gain control of yourself
610	Get a kick out of it	To be amused by something
611	Get a move on	To start being active again in something
612	Get a second wind	Have more energy after having been tired
613	Get a taste of your own medicine	Get treated the way you've been treating others (negative)
614	Get a word in edgewise	To be able to say something when someone won't stop talking
615	Get ahead of the game	To have an advantage over others
616	Get along with each other	To have a harmonious relationship with someone; to refrain from argument or conflict
617	Get back to someone	To contact a person again to tell them something in the near future
618	Get bent out of shape	To be upset, to take offense, or to be angry
619	Get cold feet	To feel nervous or hesitant about a decision or action
620	Get down to brass tacks	Get to the point of the matter
621	Get down to business	Start doing the practical things that need to be done
622	Get down to the nuts and bolts	To focus on the basics of something or a situation
623	Get from A to B	To get from one place to another
624	Get hitched	Means to get married
625	Get hold of someone	To get in contact with someone
626	Get in shape	To become strong or fit
627	Get in someone's hair	To annoy someone or cause them some kind of irritation or hindrance
628	Get into deep water	In a lot of trouble
629	Get it off my chest	To express something that has been bothering you or
630	Get it off your chest	Share information about something that has been bothering you
631	Get off my back	Stop criticizing me; stop nagging me to do something
632	Get out of hand	To be out of one's control
633	Get out of town	Means to leave the current town or city immediately, often used in a surprised or incredulous way to express disbelief at something someone has said or done, essentially saying you can't be serious or i don't believe you
634	Get some shut eye	Means to go to sleep or get some rest; it's an informal way of saying get some sleep
635	Get something out of your system	Do the thing you've been wanting to do so you can move on
636	Get the ball rolling	To begin or get started; to put things into motion
637	Get the gist	Means to understand the main point, core idea, or essential meaning of something, like a conversation, article, or situation, without necessarily knowing all the small details
638	Get the hang of it	To have the ability to complete a task and do it well
639	Get this show on the road	Let's go; let's get started
640	Get wind of something	To get information about something about to happen
641	Get your act together	Work better or leave
642	Get your ducks in a row	Make proper plans; get things in order
643	Get your feet wet	To take a small step in an effort to learn or do something new
644	Get your foot in the door	To establish an initial connection or opportunity that will benefit you in the future
645	Gets my goat	Something that really bothers or annoys someone
646	Give (or get) the bum's rush	forcible eviction or dismissal
647	Give a pass	To forgive someone or overlook a mistake
648	Give her a lick and a promise	Means doing a job, usually cleaning or a chore, in a quick, superficial, and careless manner
649	Give it a whirl	To give something a try
650	Give it the gun (or gun it)	To cause something to start or speed up; press the accelerator
651	Give it the once over	To clean or inspect something in a quick or cursory fashion
652	Give it your best shot	Try as hard as you possibly can; put forth your best effort
653	Give kudos to someone	Praise someone for achievements (note: kudos is not plural, so you can't give a kudo)
654	Give props to	Show appreciation for
655	Give someone a hand	To help or assist someone
656	Give someone the benefit of the doubt	Trust what someone says
657	Give someone the cold shoulder	To act rudely or ignore someone
658	Give something a fair shake	To try something for a while before deciding that it isn't for you
659	Give the cold shoulder	Intentionally ignore someone
660	Give them a taste of their own medicine	To give someone the same bad treatment that they have given to others
661	Giving someone a hard time	To make things difficult or unpleasant for someone
662	Go back to the drawing board	After experiencing failure, it's time to start a over from scratch
663	Go bananas	To go crazy
664	Go behind one's back	To sneak and do something without telling someone who should be aware
665	Go belly up	Go out of business; to lose everything
666	Go cold turkey	To quit or stop addictive or dangerous behaviour
667	Go down in flames	To fail suddenly and terribly
668	Go Dutch (or It will be Dutch treat)	When going somewhere with another person or a group of people, everyone pays their own way
669	Go fly a kite	Means to tell someone to go away or to leave you alone
670	Go off half-cocked	To act or speak impulsively and without proper preparation or consideration
671	Go on a wild goose chase	To do something pointless
672	Go the extra mile	To make an extra effort
673	Go the way of the dinosaurs	To go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go off the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past
674	Go the way of the dodo	to go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go out of the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past
675	Go with the flow	To let things happen or let other people tell you what to do, rather than trying to take charge
676	GOAT	Greatest of all time
677	Going forward	The next time or on a future occasion
678	Going postal	Becoming extremely and uncontrollably angry, often to the point of violence, usually in a workplace environment
679	Going south	Things are turning out worse than expected; an expression mainly used by ignorant yankees
680	Golden handshake	Special incentive given to an employee (usually an executive) to induce them to retire
681	Golden opportunity	Is a great chance to do or achieve something. it's an opportunity that's so beneficial that it's hard to pass up
682	Golden parachute	A large payment or other financial compensation guaranteed to a company executive should the executive be dismissed as a result of a merger or takeover
683	Gonna	Going to
684	Good things come to those who wait	Be patient
685	Got a leg up	Have an advantage over others
686	Got away clean	To escape a situation without any negative consequences
687	Grab (or take) the bull by the horns	Face a difficult situation directly, with confidence
688	Grab the wrong end of the stick	To misunderstand a situation or take the wrong approach in the nick of time and at the very last moment, just before it's too late
689	Grandfather it in	Means to allow someone or something to continue benefiting from existing rules or conditions even when new rules or requirements are implemented, essentially exempting them from the new changes
690	Grasping at straws	To find a solution or hope in a desperate situation
691	Graveyard shift	Working through the overnight hours
692	Green light	Permission to start or continue something
693	Green thumb	To be good at gardening; having good skills or luck with growing flowers or vegetables
694	Green with envy	Means to be very jealous or envious of someone or something
695	Grey area	Indeterminate territory, undefined position, neither here nor there
696	Guard your heart	Means to protect your heart with care and attention
697	Gut feeling	To do more than you’re required to do
698	Hail Mary pass	To do something desperate that could lead to a big success
699	Hair of the dog	An alcoholic beverage of some kind taken in an attempt to cure a hangover
700	Hair of the dog that bit you	Whatever caused you to be in the situation you're in, go get more of that
701	Hair's breadth	A very narrow space
702	Half a mind to do something	Thinking about doing something
703	Half price	Half the usual price at which something is offered for sale
704	Half the battle	Half of the effort or work required
705	Half-baked	Inadequately thought-out or planned
706	Half-baked idea	Too have a foolish plan
707	Hammering out a deal	To negotiate and arrive at a deal
708	Hand in glove	Very close
709	Hand over fist	Very quickly
710	Hands are tied	Not have the ability to help or take action
711	Hands down	Obviously, unquestionably, without a doubt
712	Hang in there	To not give up
713	Hang loose	Relax, let go, and live in the moment; don't take things too seriously
714	Hang me out to dry	To allow someone to be punished, criticized, or made to suffer in a way that is unfair, without trying to help them
715	Hang tight	Just wait for something to happen
716	Hang tough	To stay determined
717	Hanging by a thread	Means to be in a highly precarious state
718	Hankering	Strong intention or desire
719	Happy as a clam	Extremely happy
720	Happy-go-lucky	Very cheerful and happy
721	Hard pill to swallow	Something that is difficult to take or accept
722	Hard sell	To use selling techniques that are relatively aggressive or pushy
723	Hari-kari	To commit suicide
724	Has no filter	Means to have a tendency to say exactly what one is thinking without considering the consequences
725	Hasn’t exactly been a picnic	Means that a situation, task, or experience has been difficult, challenging, or unpleasant
726	Haste makes waste	You'll make mistakes if you rush through something
727	Hat trick	Three successes of the same kind, especially consecutive ones within a limited period, such as three goals in soccer
728	Hats off to you	Means you admire, respect, or congratulate someone for something they've done, showing approval for their hard work, achievement, bravery, or talent
729	Have (or with) a heavy heart	To be sad about something or reluctant to do something
730	Have a bee in your bonnet	To be extremely upset
731	Have a chip on your shoulder	Holding a grudge or feeling resentful because you believe you have been treated unfairly
732	Have a finger in the pie	To have an interest in or take part in some activity; to meddle in the situation
733	Have a hand in	Have a role in
734	Have a method to one’s madness	Seeming to be crazy but in fact is very clever
735	Have a whale of a time	To have a lot of fun or enjoy oneself very much
736	Have an advantage over others	To have an advantage over others
737	Have an axe to grind	To be upset about something and to perhaps desire revenge of some kind
738	Have bats in one's belfry	Eccentric or crazy in a harmless way
739	Have big ears	To listen to a conversation not intended for you; to eavesdrop
740	Have eyes only for something	To have desire focused on a specific person or object
741	Have hell to pay	To be in severe difficulties
742	Have it in spades	Means that they have a lot of it, or that they have it to a high degree.
743	Have no filter	Means to have a tendency to say exactly what one is thinking without considering the consequences
744	Have one's ear to the ground	To be well informed about coming events
745	Have one's head in the clouds	To have no concentration at all
746	Have some faith	Means to trust or believe in something or someone strongly, even without complete proof
747	Have something down pat	To thoroughly understand something
748	Have the blues	Sad
749	Have the hots	Means that they feel a strong sexual attraction to that person
750	Have the upper hand	O have more power in a competitive situation than the other side
751	Have the world at one’s feet	To be extremely successful and admired by a large number of people
752	Have the world by the tail	To be doing remarkably well with something; to be in control of one's life and prospects
753	Have time off	To have time away from work
754	Have two left feet	To be clumsy, especially while dancing
755	Have your hands full	To be completely busy or occupied with something
756	Have your head in the clouds	To have no concentration at all
757	Have your head in the sand	To avoid, or try to avoid, a particular situation by pretending that it does not exist
758	Haven't got a clue	Means to not know about something or about how to do something
759	Having a monkey on your back	To have a problem that you cannot solve or get rid of easily
760	Having second thoughts	Means you are having doubts or uncertainty about a decision, opinion, or action you previously made, leading you to reconsider it
761	Having the time of his life	Means someone is enjoying themselves immensely and having a lot of fun
762	He has a memory of an elephant	To be able to remember things easily and for a long period of time
763	He has bigger fish to fry	He has bigger things to take care of than what we are talking about now
764	He who laughs last laughs loudest	I'll get you back for what you did
765	He's a chip off the old block	The son is like the father
766	He's being coy	Means he is playfully evasive, shy, or reluctant to give a direct answer or reveal his true feelings, often in a teasing or flirtatious way
767	He's not playing with a full deck	He's not being smart
768	He's off his rocker	He's crazy
769	Head and shoulders above	Vastly superior
770	Head honcho	Someone in the highest position of power within an organization or company
771	Head in a noose	Means to be in a very dangerous or difficult situation, essentially putting yourself on the path to your own downfall
772	Head in the clouds	Tending to live in the imagination and not firmly grounded in reality
773	Head on the chopping block	Means to risk a bad thing happening to you by doing something or helping someone
774	Head over heels	To be very much in love
775	Head start	To have an advantage or an early start in something
776	Heads will roll	Means that as a result of something bad that has happened, you mean that people will be punished for it; especially by losing their jobs
777	Heads-up	An update that provides new knowledge or understanding of something
778	Hear it on the grapevine	To hear a rumor about someone or something
779	Hear something straight from the horse's mouth	Hear something from the person involved
780	Heaven can wait	Means something is not urgent and can be postponed
781	Heebie-jeebies	A creepy feeling that might make you shudder
782	Here and there	On occasion
783	High five	A gesture of celebration or greeting in which two people slap each other's open palm with their arms raised
784	High on the hog	To live in a luxurious way
785	High time	It's time to do something that should have been done a long time ago
786	High, wide, and handsome	Large and impressive
787	Hillbilly	Uneducated, unsophisticated person living in remote mountains or backwoods
788	Hindsight is 20/20	Means it is easy to understand something after it has already happened
789	Hissy fit	To get really upset and to show it
790	Hit a grand slam	Means a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded (all three bases occupied by runners), resulting in four runs scored and the maximum possible runs from a single play
791	Hit below the belt	Acting unfairly
792	Hit it on the nose	To have a perfect understanding of something or to do something perfectly
793	Hit me up	Contact me in the near future
794	Hit pay dirt	To come upon something of significant value
795	Hit someone below the belt	To insult or otherwise treat a person in an unfair way
796	Hit the books	To study intensely
797	Hit the ceiling	To get extremely angry
798	Hit the hay	To go to bed and get some sleep
799	Hit the jackpot	To come into possession of wealth or something of great value
800	Hit the mark	To find the perfect or ideal solution; to be in exactly the right place
801	Hit the nail on the head	Means to do or say something that is exactly right
802	Hit the road	To start on a journey
803	Hit the sack	Go to sleep
804	Hit-or-miss	Something that might be good sometimes and bad other times; unreliable
805	Hob·nob	Means to mix socially
806	Hocus-pocus	Magic of some sort, or perhaps trickery
807	Hoist by (or with) your own petard	Injured or defeated by one's own action that was intended to harm others
808	Hold down the fort	Means to take responsibility for a place or situation while someone else is away or busy, essentially keeping things running smoothly
809	Hold no grudges	Means to not have or hold onto anger, bitterness, or resentment toward someone
810	Hold the fort	To take responsibility for a place or maintain an activity while someone is away
811	Hold the line	To stay on the telephone to wait for the party you are calling to become available
812	Hold your horses	Slow down; stop and think about what you're doing
813	Hold your tongue	Stop talking, especially about something specific
814	Holding the bag	Having to be responsible for something
815	Holier than though	Means an attitude of moral superiority
816	Holy smokes	To express surprise, excitement, or pleasure
817	Home sweet home	Used when one returns home after being away to say that one is happy to be home
818	Honest mistake	An unintentional error that is not intended to cause harm
819	Honesty is the best policy	Even when it's difficult, telling the truth is always the best course of action, implying that being truthful will lead to better outcomes in the long run compared to lying; it emphasizes the importance of integrity and genuineness in one's life
820	Honeymoon	A trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple
821	Hoodwink	Means to deceive or trick
822	Hook, line and sinker	Doing something or trying to achieve something with thoroughness and passion
823	Hook, line, and sinker	Completely tricked or deceived
824	Hope for the best	To hope that something will be successful or happen in the way you want, even if it seems unlikely
825	Hopping mad	Extremely angry
826	Horse around	To act in a silly way
827	Horse of a different color	Something that is very different, especially with regard to a situation or an idea in the context of a debate
828	Horse sense	Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom independent from, and trumping, formal education
829	Hot mess	Something or someone in a state of extreme disorder, but paradoxically attractive
830	Hot under the collar	Angry
831	Hot-button issue	An issue that people tend to have strong opinions on
832	Hotcakes	To sell quickly and in large amounts
833	Hotshot	An important and powerful person in a particular place or situation
834	Houston, we have a problem	Disaster awaits
835	How do you like them apples	An expression used to boast about/gloat over something to someone Can also be used to express surprise
836	Hung the moon	Means to think someone is incredibly special, perfect, or highly admired, as if they have achieved something extraordinary
837	Hunky-dory	Happy and comfortable
838	I am broke	I have no money
839	I can't even	To express that something is intolerable
840	I can't imagine	Something is unbelievable or terrible
841	I couldnt't care less	Means that you are completely not concerned or interested in something
842	I don't buy that	I don't believe you
843	I don't have two nickels to rub together	A drastic lack of money
844	I suck at something	I'm terrible or disappointing at something
845	I'll be a monkey's uncle	I'm shocked, surprised, and can't quite believe what i'm seeing or hearing
846	I'm all ears	The person is prepared and ready to listen to what you have to say
847	I'm in over my head	Something is too difficult for you
848	I'm losing my mind	I forgot something obvious or important
849	Icing on the cake	Something that makes a good situation even better
850	If at first you don't succeed, try, try again	Means to encourage people to keep trying after failure
851	If the shoe fits	More common version of the original "if the shoe fits, wear it"; if it has all of the characteristics of a thing, it probably is that thing
852	If they didn't have bad luck, they would have no luck at all	Someone experiences such a consistent stream of negative events that, if they weren't unlucky, they would essentially never experience any positive luck at all
853	Ignorance is bliss	Ou're better off not knowing
854	Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery	Means that mediocrity can pay to greatness. it can also mean that someone admires another person's style, ideas, or behavior
855	In a coon's age	A long time
856	In a league of their own	Someone is better than anyone else at something
857	In a nutshell	Express something in a concise manner
858	In cold blood	Deliberately
859	In for a penny, in for a pound	Since you have started something, you should complete the work although it has become more difficult or complicated than you had expected
860	In good hands	In the care of somebody good or knowledgeable
861	In hog heaven	In a good situation; surrounded by your favorite things, such as favorite foods
862	In hot water	Someone is in trouble or facing difficulties
863	In ship shape	Means something is neat, tidy, and in good order, like a ship that is well-maintained and organized
864	In the ballpark	Close to a suitable amount or suggestion
865	In the black	To be financially successful
866	In the cards	Likely or certain to happen.
867	In the fast lane	A life filled with excitement
868	In the hole	In debt; in trouble, especially financial trouble
869	In the hot seat	In a difficult position, subject to much attention or criticism
870	In the red	To be losing money
871	Inside joke	A joke that is shared exclusively by a small group of people
872	It ain't over until the fat lady sings	This isn't over yet
873	It goes without saying	Something is so obvious that it doesn't need to be said
874	It is a poor workman who blames his tools	If you can't do the job, don't blame it on others
875	It is always darkest before the dawn	Things are going to get better
876	It just goes to show	Means something demonstrates or proves a point
877	It takes one to know one	You're just as bad as i am
878	It takes two to tango	Two persons are equally responsible for what is happening or has happened
879	It's a small world	People are similar all over the globe; often said when strangers discover that they have shared acquaintances or have visited the same places
880	It's a win-win situation	Just let me have my way
881	It's all greek to me	I don't understand any of it
882	It's like pulling teeth	Something that requires a lot of effort
883	It's no sweat	It's not a problem
884	It's not rocket science	It's not complicated
885	It's over my head	I don't understand it because it's too complicated
886	It's time to show up	It's time to be responsible
887	It’s raining cats and dogs	To rain very hard
888	Itchy feet	Someone is getting restless; being ready to move on to the next activity
889	Jack of all trades, master of none	Means someone who is competent in many areas but not an expert in any one
890	Jam on the brakes	Press brakes of a vehicle suddenly
891	Jaw hit the floor	Be surprised
892	Jaywalking	Crossing the street at a place other than the crosswalk
893	Joe public	A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man
894	Johnny come lately	Is a newcomer to or late starter at a particular place or activity
895	Johnny-on-the-spot	Means a person who is at hand whenever needed
896	Joined at the hip	People who seem to be together all the time
897	Joshing me	Fooling me about something
898	Jump at the chance	To quickly take advantage of a new opportunity
899	Jump down someone's throat	To get really angry with someone and express that emotion, perhaps in an aggressive way
900	Jump into the fray	Means to suddenly and actively participate in a heated argument, fight, or struggle
901	Jump into the ring	Means to suddenly and often enthusiastically become involved in a situation or activity, or to enter a competition or contest
902	Jump on the bandwagon	Join others in supporting a popular activity or trend
903	Jump the gun	To start too quickly, either without adequate preparation or at the wrong time
904	Jump the shark	Means that a creative work, most often a television series, has passed its peak quality and begun to decline, marked by a point where it resorts to outlandish, desperate, or far-fetched attempts to maintain audience interest
905	Jump through hoops	To do things that don't seem to make much sense, just because they're required
906	Junk food	Unhealthy, usually heavily processed food (such as candy)
907	Jury is still out	A decision hasn't been made yet
908	Just a moment	Please wait a moment or two
909	Just around the corner	Very close by
910	Just in the nick of time	Just before the last moment when something can be changed or something bad will happen
911	Just like old times	Means an experience or activity feels the same as it did in the past, evoking nostalgia or a return to a previous state
912	Just now	Something has recently occurred, perhaps within the last few seconds or minutes
913	Keep a level head	Means to remain calm and sensible, especially in a difficult or stressful situation, maintaining composure and clear thinking
914	Keep a lookut	Means to be alert and watch carefully for someone or something, especially to avoid danger
915	Keep an ear to the ground	Staying informed about everything
916	Keep an open mind	To wait until you know all the facts before forming an opinion or making a judgment
917	Keep at arm's length	To deliberately not let someone get too close
918	Keep at bay	To prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect
919	Keep body and soul together	To earn enough money to stay alive
920	Keep in contact	Means to maintain communication with someone, essentially staying in touch with them through regular contact like phone calls, emails, or visits
921	Keep it coming	Don't stop..continue
922	Keep it in the family	To not share information or secrets outside of the family unit
923	Keep it in your head	Means to remember something or keep it in mind, or to keep something to yourself
924	Keep it under control	To control a situation
925	Keep it under wraps	To keep something a secret
926	Keep me guessing	To cause someone to be uncertain: the idea was to keep the enemy guessing until the attack had actually begun
927	Keep me in the loop	Keep me informed
928	Keep me posted	Stay in touch
929	Keep my cool	To stay calm
930	Keep my head above water	To manage to survive adversity, especially with regard to finances
931	Keep my nose to the grindstone	To remain focused on hard work
932	Keep someone at arm's length	To keep someone at a distance
933	Keep something at bay	To keep something at a distance
934	Keep something under one's hat	To keep something private or secret
935	Keep the ball rolling	To keep something going or to make sure it continues
936	Keep the faith	Means to continue to believe in, trust, or support someone or something when it is difficult to do so
937	Keep the home fires burning	Means to maintain a stable and supportive home environment, essentially keeping the daily routines and necessities of life going smoothly, often used when someone is away and the family left behind needs to stay strong in their absence
938	Keep the home fires lit	To maintain a stable and supportive home environment
939	Keep the lights on	Means to maintain the basic operations or functionality of a business, system, or organization, especially during difficult times, ensuring it continues to function
940	Keep up with	To match someone else in terms of progress or success
941	Keep you posted	To keep someone notified of what is happening
942	Keep your chin up	To keep a positive and optimistic frame of mind
943	Keep your eye on the ball	To stay focused on the task at hand and not get distracted
944	Keep your eyes peeled	To be watchful and alert
945	Keep your fingers crossed	To hope that nothing will happen to bring bad luck or to ruin one's plans
946	Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer	Means to maintain strong bonds with friends for support while strategically monitoring enemies to anticipate their actions and mitigate threats
947	Keep your head	Maintain your sense of logic and be sensible
948	Keep your head on a swivel	To be constantly alert and aware of your surroundings
949	Keep your mouth shut	Stay quiet about something
950	Keep your nose clean	Behave well and stay out of trouble
951	Keep your wits about you	Stay aware of the situation you are in and be ready to react if you need to
952	Keeping up with the joneses	Trying to compete with your peers' social status, wealth, and possessions
953	Kept in the dark	To be kept unaware of something
954	Keyed up	To be tense and anxious, perhaps in anticipation of something
955	Kick the bucket	Die
956	Kick the can down the road	Means to put off confronting a difficult issue or making an important decision, typically on a continuing basis
957	Kick the tires	Means to examine or test something before making a decision
958	Kill someone with kindness	Overwhelm or harm someone with mistaken or excessive benevolence
959	Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs	To destroy something that gives you a lot of money to get immediate returns
960	Kill two birds with one stone	Get two things done with a single action
961	Kiss and make up	To become friendly again after a fight or disagreement
962	Knee jerk reaction	A quick response
963	Knee-jerk reaction	Means an automatic, unthinking response to a situation
964	Knit one’s brows	To frown or scowl, usually to indicate anger, worry, or puzzlement
965	Knives are out	People are ready to blame or punish someone
966	Knock it out of the park	You have achieved great success or accomplished something exceptionally well
967	Knock on wood	Means to be a confident or positive statement, to express a hope for one's good luck to continue
968	Knock yourself out	Means to tell someone to go ahead and do something
969	Know like the back of your hand	To know a place very well
970	Know the score	Be aware of all relevant factors and variables
971	Know which end is up	To possess sound judgment or common sense; to have a clear understanding of a situation
972	Know which way the wind is blowing	To understand what is happening
973	Know-how	The knowledge of the methods or techniques of doing something, especially something technical or practical
974	Know-it-all	A person who behaves as if they know everything
975	Knows where the bodies are buried	Means a person possesses confidential, incriminating, or embarrassing information about another person or an organization
976	Knucklehead	Person who doesn't understand something or acts foolishly
977	Labor of love	Something one loves to do, especially for the benefit of someone one loves
978	Laid off	To lose one's job
979	Lap of luxury	To be in an extremely luxurious situation
980	Last but not least	This last-named person is in no way the least (least important, least qualified) of all the people being mentioned
981	Last straw	The latest problem in a series of problems Something that leads someone to finally lose their patience
982	Last-ditch effort	A final, perhaps desperate, effort at something
983	Laugh all the way to the bank	To gain money, most likely in a dishonest manner, and to feel smug about it
984	Laughter is the best medicine	Means that laughter has therapeutic benefits and can improve one's well-being.
985	Lay an egg	To do something that is embarrassing
986	Lay down the law	To set rules, probably strict ones
987	Lay it on thick	Grossly exaggerate or overemphasize something
988	Lay of the land	Means the features or characteristics of an area
989	Laying it on thick	Unrealistic flattery or positive descriptions of something
990	Lead someone around by the nose	To compel someone to do something, especially through manipulation or bullying
991	Learn by rote	To memorize something
992	Learn the ropes	To learn how to do well in a new job
993	Learned my lesson	To have learned from an experience, probably one caused by a mistake
994	Leave me alone	I want to be alone, so please stop talking to me; please go somewhere else, somewhere out of my sight
995	Leave no stone unturned	Look everywhere
996	Leave someone high and dry	To leave someone in a difficult position and to take things away from them
997	Leave them laughing	Means to depart from a situation or conversation having made the other people laugh, often implying that you've done so in a clever or witty way, leaving them with a positive impression of you even after you've left
998	Leave them wanting more	Means to end something (like a performance, story, or event) in a way that leaves the audience eager for more, creating a sense of anticipation and desire for continuation; essentially, to stop at a high point to keep people interested
999	Leave well enough alone	Don't involve yourself in a situation that already seems stable and decent enough
1000	Left me in the lurch	To be left in a difficult situation
1001	Left out in the cold	Left out of something pleasant, or excluded from an opportunity
1002	Left someone behind	To leave someone somewhere and to go somewhere else
1003	Left-handed compliment	Saying something insulting in the form of appreciative words
1004	Lend a hand	To help somebody with something – especially something that requires physical effort
1005	Lend me your ear	Please listen to me
1006	Lend someone a hand	To help someone
1007	Let bygones be bygones	Leave past grievances in the past
1008	Let sleeping dogs lie	To stop discussing something that is already over or sorted out
1009	Let someone off the hook	To not hold someone responsible for something
1010	Let the cards fall where they may	Means to allow events to happen naturally, without trying to control or influence them, and accept the consequences, whatever they may be
1011	Let the cat out of the bag	To give away a secret
1012	Let the dust settle	To wait for circumstances to return to normal after something significant has happened
1013	Let your hair down	Let yourself relax
1014	Letter perfect	Precisely correct
1015	Level playing field	Fair and even circumstances, especially when it comes to anything with an element of competition
1016	Level the playing field	To make a situation fair for everyone involved, ensuring that no one has an unfair advantage over others
1017	Life after death	Means the idea that a person continues to exist in some form after they die
1018	Life of Riley	A very comfortable, and probably luxurious, life
1019	Light it on fire	Means to motivate or energize someone, to get them to act quickly or forcefully, or to excite or arouse someone
1020	Light of my life	Someone you love who makes your life more cheerful and that you like to be around
1021	Lightning never strikes the same place twice	An event that will not likely happen again
1022	Like a bad penny	Means something unpleasant keeps coming back
1023	Like a cakewalk	So easy task
1024	Like a cat on hot tin roof	In an uneasy or nervous state
1025	Like a chicken with its head cut off	To behave in a frenzied manner
1026	Like a deer in headlights	To have a stunned or confused look on one's face
1027	Like a prize bull	Used to describe someone or something that is of exceptional quality or importance, like a prize-winning anima
1028	Like clockwork	On a very regular basis
1029	Like finding a needle in a haystack	Something difficult to do
1030	Like nailing jello to the wall	A very difficult or impossible task
1031	Like pulling teeth	something that is difficult to do
1032	Like putting more salt on the wound	Means to make a bad or painful situation even worse, often by adding insult to injury or highlighting a person's failure
1033	Like riding a bicycle	Something you never forget how to do
1034	Like taking candy from a baby	Extremely easy to do, especially something that involves convincing someone to do, or to give, something
1035	Like there is no tomorrow	Living in the moment
1036	Like to pull the strings	Means to be in control of events or of other people's actions
1037	Like water off a duck's back	It doesn't bother me
1038	Lite the fires	Means to ignite passion, enthusiasm, or action, essentially to start something with great energy or zeal
1039	Live and learn	I made a mistake
1040	Live and let live	To be non-judgmental of others
1041	Live in the moment	Means to enjoy the present and not worry about the future
1042	Live it up	Have lots of fun
1043	Living the dream	Living a wonderful life, the type one would dream of
1044	LMAO	Laugh my a$$ off
1045	Lock, stock, and barrel	Absolutely everything involved
1046	Locked ad loaded	Means being armed-and-ready, battle-ready, or mentally prepared for an intense task
1047	LOL	Laugh out loud
1048	Lollygagging	Means to waste time, dawdle, or spend time doing things that are not serious or useful
1049	Long face	A sad facial expression
1050	Long in the tooth	Old or of advanced years
1051	Long time no see!	I haven't seen you in a long time
1052	Look before you leap	Take only calculated risks
1053	Look down on someone or something	To consider someone inferior to yourself; to have contempt for something
1054	Look down your nose at something or someone	To consider someone inferior to yourself; to have contempt for something
1055	Look like a million bucks	To look very attractive, usually well-dressed
1056	Look like the cat that swallowed the canary	To look smugly pleased or satisfied with oneself
1057	Look up to someone	To hold that person in high regard; to respect and admire that person
1058	Looking dapper	Means someone is neat, stylish, and well-dressed, often used to describe a man who is smart and handsome
1059	Looking to your laurels	Do not be lost in your achievements and lose sight of what is supposed to happen
1060	Looks like chicken scratch	Means handwriting or drawing that is incredibly messy, scribbled, or illegible, resembling the erratic marks a chicken makes in the dirt
1061	Looney tunes	Someone who may not be mentally healthy
1062	Loose cannon	A person who is unpredictable and difficult to control, and who will probably inadvertently cause problems
1063	Lose one's shirt	To lose a large amount of money, probably one's financial security as a whole
1064	Lose touch	To discontinue contact with someone, often unintentionally
1065	Lose your marbles	To go crazy
1066	Lose your touch	To lose one's ability or skill in a specific area
1067	Lose-lose situation	Is a situation where all parties involved end up worse off
1068	Lost at sea	To feel confused about a situation, and to not know what to do
1069	Lost my head	To become overcome with emotion or anger; to act irrationally
1070	Lot in life	Means someone's overall circumstances or life situation, often implying that it's something they have to accept as their fate or destiny
1071	Love at first sight	An instantaneous attraction to someone or something
1072	Love is blind	Means that love can make people overlook their loved one's flaws or faults
1073	Love is in the air	Means a feeling of love is in the air, or that love is everywhere
1074	Love it or love it	Means to express strong enjoyment or pleasure
1075	Love of my life	Means the person someone loves more than anyone else in their entire life
1076	Love you to the moon and back	Is a way of expressing very strong feelings of love for someone
1077	Lovebirds	Means when two people who are in a romantic relationship or are very affectionate
1078	Lovey-dovey	Means two people are being affectionate and amorous, especially in public
1079	Low blow	Means an unfair, unscrupulous, or hurtful attack, criticism, or action that is intended to cause distress or embarrassment
1080	Low down	Means the true facts or relevant information about something
1081	Low-hanging fruit	Something that is easy to take advantage of
1082	Luck of the draw	Means something is the result of chance and is beyond one's control
1083	Luck out	To be very lucky
1084	Lucky break	Something very lucky has happened
1085	Lucky dog	A lucky person
1086	Mad as a hornet	Extremely angry
1087	Madder than a wet hen	Extremely angry
1088	Made for each other	When a couple is extremely well-suited to each other
1089	Made my hair stand on end	To be very frightened
1090	Make a beeline for	To go directly toward
1091	Make a big stink	To complain loudly
1092	Make a long story short	Tell something briefly
1093	Make a mountain out of a molehill	Exaggerate a small problem
1094	Make a pit stop	To stop somewhere for a short period of time, usually during a long journey
1095	Make a scene	To create a fuss of some kind that draws the attention of others in a negative way
1096	Make ends meet	To have enough money for daily expenses over the course of a month
1097	Make eyes at someone	To look at someone in a flirtatious way
1098	Make hay while the sun shines	Take advantage of a good situation
1099	Make it or break it	Describes a situation, decision, or period where the outcome will definitively lead to either success or failure, leaving no room for a middle ground
1100	Make it rain	Means to earn a large amount of money, to bring in a lot of success, or to freely give out cash
1101	Make no bones about	To say something in a very definite way that doesn't allow for objections
1102	Make out like a bandit	To have success in a venture, especially one involving money or other benefits
1103	Make out what someone said	Discern what someone said
1104	Make the cut	To be chosen, selected or included in something
1105	Make the grade	To be satisfactory or to meet necessary standards
1106	Make tracks	To promptly or quickly leave
1107	Make two ends meet	To have just enough money for all your needs
1108	Make waves	To create any controversy or trouble
1109	Make yourself at home	An invitation to feel comfortable in someone else's home
1110	Making mountain out of molehill	Means to exaggerate a minor problem or difficulty, treating it as if it were a much larger and more serious issue
1111	Man's best friend	A dog
1112	Mark time	To wait out the minimum time you need to put in
1113	Maximize your potential	Means being more productive and successful by using your talents and working towards your goals
1114	Me time	Time spent doing things you enjoy or relaxing
1115	Means to an end	Something is done solely to achieve a desired outcome, even if it isn't enjoyable or important in itself
1116	Meat and potatoes	The basics of something or a situation
1117	Meet halfway	To understand one another's positions in an argument or situation, and to make compromises accordingly
1118	Mending fences	Means to repair or improve a relationship that has been damaged
1119	Mickey mouse job	A job that is considered insignificant, perhaps even useless
1120	Midas touch	To be able to make money much more easily than other people
1121	Middle of the road	A position (especially political) that is not at either extreme of the spectrum It is pretty much in the middle
1122	Mind your head	Means to be careful not to hit your head on a low ceiling, doorway, or hanging object
1123	Mind your own beeswax	Mind your own business and refrain from interfering in other people's concerns
1124	Mind your own business	Means to stop interfering in what doesn't concern you and focus on your own affairs
1125	Mind your p's and q's	Means to be careful of your behavior and manners, especially in social situations
1126	Mind your ps and qs	A reminder to be polite and behave appropriately
1127	Minimize the risks	Means to reduce the likelihood of loss or harm by implementing strategies and controls
1128	Miss by an inch, miss by a mile	Means that failing to achieve a goal by a small margin is the same as failing by a large margin
1129	Miss the boat	To act too slowly and missed an opportunity
1130	Miss the mark	Means to fail to achieve a goal or desired result
1131	Mission impossible	Means a task that is extremely difficult or dangerous
1132	Mixed bag	An assortment, or a group of entities with few characteristics in common
1133	Mom-and-pop	A small family-run business, or a tiny establishment, such as a corner shop
1134	Monday morning quarterback	Someone who tries to call the shots after the action is already over
1135	Money burns a hole in someone's pocket	When someone feels the need to spend money simply because they have it
1136	Money is no object	Means you are willing or able to spend as much money as necessary or travel whatever distance is required
1137	Money laundering	Means to disguise financial assets so they can be used without detection of the illegal activity that produced them
1138	Money talks	Money can be used to gain power and leverage; there is a strong implication of corruption
1139	Money to burn	To have large amounts of extra money
1140	Monkey business	Silliness or goofing off; breaking the rules
1141	Monkey see, monkey do	People do what they see other people do
1142	More bang for the buck	Better value for the money
1143	More bang for your buck	To get a lot of value for your money
1144	More than I bargained for	More than I expected
1145	More than meets the eye	There is more to it than you think
1146	More than one way to skin a cat	There are alternative solutions to this problem
1147	More the merrier	To say an occasion will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there
1148	More trouble than it’s worth	Means something that requires a greater amount of effort, time, or resources than the benefit, usefulness, or reward it provides
1149	Move some things around	To make some adjustments
1150	Move the goalposts	To set your sights or standards even higher; to make something more challenging
1151	Moving at a glacier pace	Means something is progressing or changing extremely slowly, like the movement of a glacier
1152	Mum's the word	Stay quiet and don't talk about it
1153	Mumbo jumbo	Meaningless words or nonsense
1154	Murphy's law	What can go wrong, will go wrong
1155	My bad	It was my mistake and I take responsibility for it
1156	My eyes are bigger than my stomach	I wanted to eat more than my stomach could handle
1157	My hands are tied	I cannot do anything to change the situation because I am not the one who can make the decision
1158	My heart is set on	It means a lot to me to do something
1159	My mind is already made up	Means that someone has already reached a decision and is not going to change it; they are fully committed to their choice and won't be persuaded otherwise
1160	My neck of the woods	Where one lives
1161	Nail home the point	Means to emphasize something so forcefully and clearly that it is thoroughly understood and leaves a lasting impression
1162	Neck and neck	To be very close as in a race
1163	Need elbow room	To prefer to have plenty of space between you and other people
1164	Needs a swift kick in the pants	Someone needs a strong, immediate push or motivation to get them to take action
1165	Netflix and chill	A slang term that's used as a euphemism for sexual activity
1166	Never too old to learn	Means it's possible to learn new things at any age. it encourages people to pursue their dreams and desires
1167	Next level	Describes something as being better, more advanced, or more impressive than before
1168	Next of kin	A person's closest living relative or relatives
1169	Next time	The following occasion, or the next time something will happen
1170	Nightcap	An alcoholic or hot drink taken at the end of the day or before going to bed
1171	Nincompoop	Person who doesn't understand something or acts foolishly
1172	Nine-to-five	An average job schedule
1173	No accounting for taste	Means that people's preferences are subjective and cannot be explained or justified rationally
1174	No big deal	Something is not important
1175	No biggie	To say that something is not a problem
1176	No brainer	Means something that requires or involves little or no mental effort
1177	No holds barred	Without any restrictions or limits
1178	No news is good news	Means that when you haven't heard anything about a situation, it's a positive sign that nothing bad has happened, implying that if something negative had occurred, you would have been informed
1179	No one is the wiser	Means that nobody is more aware or has gained more understanding about a situation, either because they still don't understand a complicated explanation or because they are unaware of something that happened
1180	No pain no gain	Means that suffering is necessary in order to achieve something
1181	No pain, no gain	You have to work for what you want
1182	No rhyme or reason	There seems to be no logical reason for it to happen or be done
1183	No skin off my nose	Something isn't going to affect you, so you don't really care
1184	No slouch	Means someone is very good, skilled, or capable at a particular activity
1185	No spring chicken	Not young anymore
1186	No stairway to heaven	Means there is no easy path to success
1187	No wiggle room	Means there is no capacity or scope for negotiation or operation, especially in order to modify a previous statement or decision
1188	Nose test	An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety
1189	Nosebleed section	The cheapest seats in an arena or stadium, high and far away from the action
1190	Not a big deal	Used to indicate that something is of little consequence
1191	Not firing on all cylinders	Seeming confused; not thinking well
1192	Not in a month of sundays	Something is unlikely to happen
1193	Not my bailiwick	Means something is outside a person's area of expertise, authority, responsibility, or interest
1194	Not my cup of tea	Not something that a person would do
1195	Not out of the woods yet	Means a person or situation is still facing difficulties, danger, or problems, even though some progress or recovery has been made
1196	Not playing with a full deck	Seeming confused; not thinking well
1197	Not the sharpest tool in the shed	He's not very smart
1198	Not touch with a ten-foot pole	Means to express a refusal to have anything to do with someone or something
1199	Not up to snuff	Means not as good as it should be; not up to an acceptable standard
1200	Not worth a hill of beans	Something has low value
1201	Notch up	To win or create a record
1202	Nothing to sneeze at	Means something is significant, worthwhile, or important enough to be taken seriously and not dismissed or ignored
1203	Nothing to write home about	Nothing special or exciting happened
1204	Now you're cooking with gas	You are taking the best approach to this problem and you will make rapid progress
1205	Of another mindset	Means having a different way of thinking or perspective compared to someone else
1206	Of two minds	Means to be undecided or uncertain about something, essentially having two different opinions or thoughts on a matter; it implies wavering between choices and not being able to make a decision
1207	Off pudding	Means something that causes uneasiness, dislike, or annoyance
1208	Off the bat	Means at the very beginning
1209	Off the rails	Means to behave in a strange, abnormal, or wildly uncontrolled way
1210	Off the top of my head	To say something spontaneously; without thinking too much
1211	Old as dirt	Someone very old
1212	Old as the hills	Someone very old
1213	Old ball and chain	Means a person or thing that restricts someone's freedom or ability to do things
1214	Old flame	Is someone you previously had a romantic relationship with or sexual encounter with
1215	On a fishing expedition	Trying to get information out of someone without being fully aware of what you're looking for
1216	On a shoestring budget	Operating with very limited funds or resources
1217	On a wing and a prayer	Attempting something without adequate preparation and resources
1218	On cloud nine	Very happy
1219	On my last legs	Means to be extremely exhausted, near physical collapse, or nearing the end of one's life
1220	On one hand and then on the other hand	This expression is used to compare two aspects of a situation
1221	On pins and needles	To be anxious or agitated
1222	On the ball	To be alert, competent, and well-prepared
1223	On the clock	Means to be currently working or getting paid
1224	On the fence	Means being undecided, neutral, or hesitant to choose between two or more options, sides in a debate, or courses of action
1225	On the rocks	A relationship or enterprise experiencing difficulties and likely to fail
1226	On the same page	To agree with someone
1227	On thin ice	If you make another mistake, there will be trouble
1228	On top of the world	A state of extreme happiness
1229	Once bitten, twice shy	You're more cautious when you've been hurt before
1230	Once in a blue moon	Rarely
1231	One for the road	A final drink before leaving
1232	Open house	Means a day when members of the public are invited to visit a place or institution, especially one to which they do not normally have access
1233	Open your heart	Means to be vulnerable and openly share your true feelings, thoughts, and emotions with someone, essentially allowing them access to your most private self
1234	Opening pandora's box	Do something that causes unexpected problems
1235	Out of line	Means to behave in a way that breaks the rules or is considered disreputable or inappropriate
1236	Out of order	Means when a device is not working properly or at all
1237	Out of pocket	Paid for directly rather than being put on account or charged to some other person or organization
1238	Out of the blue	Something that is completely unexpected
1239	Out of the frying pan and into the fire	Things are going from bad to worse
1240	Out of the mouth of babes	Expression used when a child says something surprisingly wise or insightful
1241	Out of this world	Means extremely enjoyable or impressive
1242	Out of your league	Above or beyond what one is capable of attaining
1243	Out on a limb	In or into a dangerous or uncompromising position, where one is not joined or supported by anyone else; vulnerable
1244	Over my dead body	I am strongly opposed to something and will make sure it doesn't happen
1245	Overplayed his hand	To act more confidently than is warranted because one believes they are in a stronger position than they actually are
1246	Paint the town red	Go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly
1247	Palm off	Pass off something as genuine when it is spurious
1248	Par for the course	To be expected; normal; common; usual
1249	Paragon of virtue	Means someone who serves as a perfect model or epitome of moral excellence, possessing no moral faults and embodying the highest standards of goodness, integrity, and righteousness
1250	Party pooper	Someone who puts a stop to the fun
1251	Pass away	To die
1252	Pass gas	Refers to the normal bodily process of releasing intestinal gas
1253	Pass muster	To be accepted as adequate or satisfactory
1254	Pass out	He consumed enough alcohol to make him pass out
1255	Pass over	To ignore the claims of someone to promotion or advancement
1256	Pass the buck	Blame someone else for something or make someone else responsible for a difficult or unpleasant task
1257	Pass the time	To spend time doing something enjoyable while waiting or while time passes
1258	Pass through	The act of traveling from one place to another, an opening in a wall, and a business structure
1259	Pass up	To refrain from taking up an opportunity
1260	Pass with flying colors	To be extremely successful, to achieve something that is difficult, to excel
1261	Passive-aggressive behavior	A pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them
1262	Patience is a virtue	Means waiting calmly and without getting upset is a good quality
1263	Peace and quiet	Means a state of calmness and tranquility, free from disturbance, noise, or interruption; essentially, a situation where there is no stress or commotion and one can relax in serenity
1264	Peak something	To claim that some commodity has reached its maximum availability and will begin to decline in the future
1265	Peanut gallery	The cheapest and rowdiest seats in an arena, usually at the back of the balcony
1266	Penny-pincher	Someone who is extremely frugal and careful with their money
1267	Penny-wise and pound foolish	Careful in trivial matters but wasteful or extravagant in large matters
1268	Perfect storm	The worst possible situation
1269	Pick of the litter	Means the best or most desirable member of a group or selection
1270	Pick someone's brain	Means to obtain information by questioning someone who is better informed about a subject than oneself
1271	Pick your brain	Ask some questions
1272	Pickup ball and run with it	Means to take over and develop an idea or plan that someone else initiated, often when they were unable to fully execute it
1273	Picture perfect	Means something is flawless, ideal, or perfect in appearance
1274	Picture-perfect	Perfect in appearance as with the subjects in paintings or photographs, without the common imperfections of real life
1275	Pie in the sky	Unrealistic expectations
1276	Piece of cake	Something is very easy to do
1277	Piece of the pie	To get a share or portion of something
1278	Pig in a poke	Something purchased without adequate examination
1279	Pipe dream	Unrealistic expectations
1280	Pitter-patter of little feet	The sound made by children running around inside a house
1281	Plant the seeds	Means to introduce an idea or feeling into someone's mind
1282	Play catch up	Means to make an effort to keep up with a rival or with the demands of a job or task
1283	Play devil's advocate	To argue the opposite, just for the sake of argument
1284	Play devil’s advocate	To argue, just for the sake of it
1285	Play for keeps	To exert serious effort because the outcome will be permanent or have a major impact
1286	Play it by ear	To go slowly and make a decision later
1287	Play one's cards close to one's chest	Means to be extremely secretive and cautious about one's intentions
1288	Play the field	Means to indulge in a series of relationships without committing oneself to anyone
1289	Play your cards right	To behave or work in a way that gives you an advantage or improves your odds of success
1290	Playing fast and loose	Means to be recklessly irresponsible, unreliable, or deceitful
1291	Playing hardball	Means using tough, uncompromising tactics to achieve a goal, often involving being harsh or unfair
1292	Playing to the gallery	Means acting in a showy, exaggerated, or overly simple way to win easy approval, popularity, or applause from a general, often unsophisticated, audience, rather than being genuine or focusing on substance
1293	Plead the fifth	To refuse to answer a question
1294	Please excuse my dear aunt sally	The mnemonic to remember the order of mathematical operations (pemdas)
1295	Pleased as punch	Extremely happy about something
1296	Plenty of fish in the sea	It's ok to miss this opportunity because others will arise
1297	Plot twist	Means an unexpected development
1298	Point of fact	Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted
1299	Poke the beehive	Means to intentionally provoke someone or stir up trouble
1300	Poker face	Describes an expressionless face that conceals a person's thoughts or feelings
1301	Poker tell	Refers to any physical, verbal, or behavioral cue a player exhibits that, consciously or unconsciously, reveals information about the strength of their hand or their intended actions
1302	Polish the apple	To try to gain favor with someone through flattery
1303	Political football	An issue that politicians argue in circles about or seek to use for their own political gain
1304	Pop into my head	Means an idea or thought came to you suddenly and unexpectedly, without any prior planning or reasoning
1305	Pop the question	Means to ask someone to marry you
1306	Popularize the movement	To cause something to become known, admired, or used by many people
1307	Possibilities are endless	There are a limitless number of options or potential outcomes, suggesting that anything is possible and there are no clear boundaries to what can be achieved or explored; essentially, the potential is vast and seemingly without limit
1308	Poster boy	A man who epitomizes or represents a specified quality or cause
1309	Pot calling the kettle black	Someone is criticizing another person for a fault that they also have
1310	Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely	Means that when someone has complete and unchecked power, they are very likely to abuse it and become morally corrupt
1311	Practice what you preach	Means to behave in the same way you advise others to behave
1312	Preaching to the choir	Means to try to convince people who already agree with you, essentially wasting time by presenting an argument to an audience that already shares your viewpoint
1313	Pretty partial to it	Means you have a strong liking, fondness, or preference for something, often more than other options
1314	Pretty penny	Very expensive
1315	Pretty please	Used for asking someone for something or persuading them to do something by trying to make yourself sound friendly
1316	Promises are meant to be broken	Means people often fail to keep their promises, implying that breaking promises is a common occurrence and sometimes considered acceptable, even if it shouldn't be; it essentially suggests that promises are not always reliable and can be disregarded
1317	Protect your blind side	Means to be aware of and guard against potential threats or vulnerabilities that you might not be immediately aware of
1318	Pull an all-nighter	To study all night
1319	Pull one's head in	To keep quiet or mind one's own business
1320	Pull some strings	To use one's influence over people of importance in order to make something happen
1321	Pull someone's leg	To joke with someone
1322	Pull the last straw	The final point in a series of unfortunate events when you feel you cannot take it anymore
1323	Pull the wool over someone's eyes	Fool that person; deceive or delude that person
1324	Pull together	To unite for a common objective
1325	Pull yourself together	Calm down
1326	Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps	Improve your situation by your own efforts
1327	Punching above your weight class	Means to achieve or perform at a higher level than expected, given your resources, status, or usual capabilities, often succeeding in a more challenging arena than you're typically expected to
1328	Puppet master	Means a person, group, or country that covertly controls another
1329	Puppy love	Refers to a young person's first romantic feelings, usually characterized as being intense but short-lived and often based on infatuation rather than deep understanding
1330	Put a pin in this	Stop discussing or working this now, with plans to come back to it later
1331	Put lipstick on a pig	If you dress up ugly, there's still ugly underneath
1332	Put one's foot in it	To make an embarrassing blunder
1333	Put something on ice	Put a projet on hold
1334	Put the cart before the horse	Do things in the wrong order
1335	Put up your dukes	To be prepared to fight by holding up your fists
1336	Put your best foot forward	Begin a project in a positive or favorable way
1337	Put your foot down	To be decisive or determined, or to deal with someone in a strict way
1338	Putting on the dog	Dressing fancy; doing anything special to impress others
1339	Putting on the ritz	To behave extravagantly, lavishly, or self-importantly
1340	Quick and dirty	Fast and simple; not very sophisticated
1341	Quick buck	To get some easy money
1342	Quit cold turkey	To give up something all at once rather than gradually weaning off it
1343	Rain on someone's parade	To spoil something
1344	Raining cats and dogs	It's raining hard
1345	Raise a stink	Means to create a loud, public complaint or a great fuss about something, often to demand change or express strong disapproval
1346	Reach out to someone	Ask someone for information
1347	Read between the lines	Understanding the real message behind something
1348	Real page turner	Refers to a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly
1349	Red herring	Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question
1350	Red tape	Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules and formalities, especially in public business
1351	Redneck	Uneducated, unsophisticated person, usually in the rural south
1352	Remember the alamo	Is a battle cry that refers to the 1836 siege of the alamo fort in san antonio, texas
1353	Ride or die	Means extreme loyalty and unwavering support for someone
1354	Ride shotgun	To say someone wants to sit in the front seat of a car
1355	Riding shotgun	Riding in the front passenger seat of a car or truck
1356	Right around the corner	Something is very close or will happen very soon
1357	Rise above the crowd	To distinguish yourself from others by achieving a higher level of performance, skill, or quality
1358	Rise from the ashes	To make a comeback after a long wait
1359	Road hog	To take up too much of the road
1360	Rob peter to pay paul	To take from one source to pay off another, often resulting in a cycle of debt or financial instability
1361	Rock the boat	Doing something that causes problems
1362	Roll out red carpet	Means to formally welcome someone important or to give them special treatment
1363	Roll up your sleeves	To prepare for hard work, mainly physical task
1364	Roll your eyes	Show skepticism about a plan or situation
1365	Rolling in dough	To be very wealthy or have a lot of money
1366	Roughneck	Person who performs hard manual labor, or is uncouth
1367	Round the bend	Crazy
1368	Rounding third base	Almost finished with a task
1369	Rude awakening	A sudden and unpleasant discovery that one is mistaken
1370	Ruffle feathers	To irritate or annoy someone
1371	Rule of thumb	A general guideline, rather than a strict rule
1372	Run around in circles	To be very active but with few results
1373	Run it up the flagpole	To present an idea tentatively and see whether it receives a favorable reaction
1374	Run like the wind	Run fast
1375	Running around like a chicken with your head cut off	Being confused, disorganized, or unsure of where to get started or what to do next
1376	Running on fumes	Means to be in a state of near exhaustion or depletion, where you're barely managing to continue
1377	Running point	Means taking the lead or being in charge of a specific task or project
1378	Sacred cow	Something considered immune from question or criticism, especially unreasonably so
1379	Safety in numbers	Being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action
1380	Sail close to the wind	To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegal
1381	Salt of the earth	Means a person or group of people of great kindness, reliability, or honesty
1382	Same old same old	Used to describe a situation or someone's behavior that remains unchanging, often in a way that is boring or annoying
1383	Same s--t different day	Describes a situation where things are essentially unchanged, despite the passage of time, often implying a lack of progress or improvement
1384	Save for a rainy day	To save money for later
1385	Save the planet	Means to actively protect and preserve the earth's environment from damage caused by human activities, such as pollution, climate change, and resource depletion
1386	Saved by the bell	Used when one has been saved by the timely intervention of something or someone, or when one has been rescued from difficulty at the last second
1387	Say "uncle"	Expression to demand that the opponent in a contest submit or give up
1388	Say your piece	Express your opinion
1389	S—t show	Means a situation or event marked by chaos or controversy
1390	Scam	To swindle
1391	Scaredy cat	Person who is easily frightened
1392	Scorched earth	Means a ruthless attempt to win at all costs
1393	Scrape the barrel	To be reduced to using things or people of the poorest quality because there is nothing else available
1394	Scratch my back	Means to do someone a favor with the expectation that they will do you a favor in return
1395	Sea legs	To master a task or a job without feeling overwhelmed or uneasy
1396	Second nature	Easy and natural
1397	Second to none	Better than all others of the same kind
1398	Second-hand	Previously owned or used
1399	See eye to eye	To have the same opinion or have the same point of view
1400	See in the dark	To be aware of something that others might not know about or understand
1401	See past the end of one's nose	To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future
1402	See the light at the end of the tunnel	To have hope that a difficult or unpleasant situation will soon come to an end
1403	See the world through rose-colored glasses	Be overly optimistic; only see the positive aspects
1404	Seeing red	To be extremely angry
1405	Sell like hot cakes	To be sold quickly and in large numbers
1406	Sell someone a bill of goods	To deceive someone into buying or believing something that has no value
1407	Separates the men from the boys	Means to distinguish between those who are skilled, experienced, or mature, and those who are not, often implying a test or challenge that reveals true capabilities
1408	Set the pace	Lead the way in doing or achieving something
1409	Set the record straight	To reveal the truth or to clarify
1410	Sh** eating grin	A snarky, knowing smile
1411	Sh** happens	Life is full of unfortunate unpredictable events
1412	Sh** or get off the pot	Just hurry and finish
1413	Shaking like a leaf	Very frightened
1414	Shape up or ship out	Work better or leave
1415	Sharp as a tack	Very intelligent or clever
1416	Shivering in my boots	Means to be very nervous or frightened
1417	Shoot for the moon	Means to set exceptionally high goals and ambitions, aiming for something very difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
1418	Shoot the breeze	Make small talk; have a casual conversation
1419	Should be straightforward	Something should be easy to understand, clear, and direct, without any complications or hidden meanings
1420	Show no remorse	To demonstrate a complete lack of guilt, regret, or sorrow for one's actions
1421	Showboating	Means behaving in a flashy, ostentatious way to attract attention, often by showing off skills (like an athlete doing tricks) or being excessively flamboyant
1422	Shut the front door	Is an informal expression used to convey strong surprise or disbelief, essentially meaning no way or you're kidding me
1423	Sight for sore eyes	A way of saying that you are very pleased to see someone or something, or that you think someone or something is very attractive
1424	Silence is golden	Means that sometimes it is better to say nothing, implying that keeping quiet can be more valuable than speaking up in certain situations
1425	Silver spoon	Means someone was born into a wealthy family and has many advantages in life
1426	Sitting on the fence	Can't make up there mind
1427	Skating on thin ice	Engaged in some behavior that is risky, dangerous, or could cause trouble
1428	Skedaddle	Leave; get out of here
1429	Skeleton in the closet	Means they have a discreditable or embarrassing fact that they want to keep secret
1430	Skin and bones	Very thin in a way that is unattractive and unhealthy
1431	Skin in the game	Having a vested interest in how something turns out
1432	Skinflint	Someone who doesn't like to spend (or give) money
1433	Slap on the wrist	A minor caution against doing something
1434	Sleep like a log	Sleep very soundly without waking
1435	Slip your mind	To forget something
1436	Slow and steady wins the race	Reliability is more important than speed
1437	Slow burn	Low-level anger that continues to increase over time
1438	Slow poke	An informal term for someone who moves or acts slowly
1439	Slowpoke	Means a person who acts or moves slowly
1440	Smell a rat	To get a sense that there is a problem with something
1441	Smell test	An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety
1442	SNAFU	Situation Normal, All F---ed Up
1443	Snail mail	Refers to mail that is carried by the traditional postal delivery service
1444	Snap out of it	Means to quickly recover from a negative situation or to change one's state of mind
1445	Snowball effect	Events have momentum and build upon each other
1446	Snowball's chance in hell	No chance at all
1447	Snowed under	Very busy
1448	Snug as a bug in a rug	Cozy and comfortable
1449	So close but yet so far	Means something is almost within reach, but still remains unattainable
1450	So far so good	Things are going well so far
1451	Some people spoil the whole bunch	A few negative individuals within a group can have a detrimental effect on the entire group
1452	Someone's ears are burning	People are talking about that person, usually behind their back
1453	Sounding board	Refers to a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to get feedback and assess their viability
1454	Speak of the devil	The person we were talking about, just showed up
1455	Spice things up	To add some excitement or variety
1456	Spill the beans	To give away a secret
1457	Spirited away	Means to take someone or something away quickly and secretly, or to remove something mysteriously
1458	Spitballing	Means to quickly suggest ideas without thinking them through
1459	Spitting image	An exact likeness or close resemblance
1460	Spread too thin	Means to try to do too many things at once, so that you can't give enough time or attention to any of them
1461	Squirreled away	Means to save or hide something in a safe place for future use
1462	Stab someone in the back	To betray a close person
1463	Stand head and shoulders above the rest	Someone or something is much better than others
1464	Stand still	Means either to remain motionless or to tolerate something
1465	Start off on the right foot	Begin a project in a positive or favorable way
1466	Start off on the wrong foot	To start a relationship or activity badly
1467	Start with a clean slate	Means to begin a fresh start, completely disregarding past mistakes, offenses, or debts, and making a new beginning without prejudice or bias from what happened before
1468	Stay above the fray	Means to remain uninvolved or not directly participate in a heated argument, conflict, or struggle
1469	Steal someone’s thunder	To direct the attention away from someone else
1470	Steal you thunder	Means to win praise for oneself by preempting someone else's attempt to impress.
1471	Steam coming out of ears	Angry
1472	Step up your game	To start performing better
1473	Stick out like a sore thumb	Be noticeably different from others, usually in a bad way
1474	Stick to something like white on rice	To cling tightly with no possibility of letting go
1475	Stick to your guns	Stay morally strong or be firm in decisions especially when being opposed
1476	Stick your neck out	Take a chance on another person
1477	Sticker shock	Means an unpleasant surprise at the high price of something
1478	Still have a shot	Means to still have a chance or to attempt or try something, even if it seems unlikely
1479	Stir up a hornets nest	Means to provoke a situation that causes a lot of anger, controversy, or trouble
1480	Stole his thunder	Means to take away the attention, praise, or success that someone else was expecting
1481	Stop and smell the roses	Become more aware of your surroundings and appreciate the beauty in life
1482	Stop at nothing	Means to be utterly ruthless or determined in one's attempt to achieve something
1483	Stove up	Means to be sore, stiff, exhausted, or physically battered, often from hard work, injury, or strenuous activity, making it difficult to move
1484	Straight from the horse's mouth	Got information directly from the most knowledgeable source
1485	Straight from the horse’s mouth	Directly from the person involved
1486	Straight shooter	Means a honest, direct, and trustworthy person who communicates openly and acts with integrity
1487	Straighten up and fly right	Get yourself together, behave properly, and do the right thing
1488	Stress out	To become extremely anxious, overwhelmed, or mentally strained
1489	Strike while the iron is hot	Means to do something immediately while there is still a good chance to do it
1490	Stroke of luck	Means a fortunate occurrence that could not have been predicted or expected
1491	Sugar and spice	Excerpt from a common nursery rhyme "what are little girls made of?"
1492	Sum of all fears	Means the worst possible scenario or outcome that someone can imagine, representing a culmination of all their individual fears, creating a situation of extreme dread
1493	Swan song	The last piece of work of an artist before his/her death
1494	Sweep someone off their feet	To be completely taken by someone emotionally
1495	Sweep under the rug	Conceal or ignore a problem or difficulty in the hope that it will be forgotten
1496	Table an item	Put something aside for consideration at another time
1497	Tackle the problem	Means to deal with or address a difficult situation or issue in a determined or efficient way
1498	Take a backseat to someone	To willingly take a less prominent role in some situation
1499	Take a breather	Take a short pause in the action (in order to rest or do some other task)
1500	Take a leap of faith	Means to do something that requires trust or belief in something uncertain, even when there is no guarantee of success, essentially taking a risk by acting on faith rather than concrete evidence
1501	Take a stand	To state your principles or position firmly
1502	Take everything with a grain of salt	Don’t take it too seriously
1503	Take it in stride	Accept unpleasant news without changing your plans
1504	Take it into one's head	To form a notion, purpose, or plan
1505	Take it lying down	Means to accept an insult, unfair treatment, or defeat passively without protesting, fighting back, or resisting
1506	Take it with a grain of salt	Be skeptical; don’t take something too literally
1507	Take matters into own hands	To take action on a problem yourself because other people have failed to do so
1508	Take my breath away	Astonish or shock one, with pleasure, surprise, or some other emotion
1509	Take one for the team	To agree to do something unpleasant that you do not really want to do, or not have something that you want, in order to help or be kind to other people in a group
1510	Take the fifth	Means to not want to answer a question
1511	Take the wind out of your sails	To be disappointed
1512	Take with a pinch of salt	When someone tells you something based on their opinion, rather than facts or evidence
1513	Taken by beauty	Implies being so impressed or captivated by something's beauty that it has a strong emotional impact
1514	Talk is cheap	It is easy to say something but much harder to actually do it
1515	Test the waters	Means to judge people's feelings or opinions before taking further action
1516	Testing my patience	Means that something or someone is causing you to become increasingly frustrated or annoyed, pushing the limits of your ability to remain calm and tolerant
1517	That dog won't hunt	A plan, idea, or argument is not going to work or is ineffective
1518	That is lame	To be boring, dull, or uninspired
1519	That old chestnut	Means a joke or story that has become tedious because of its age and constant repetition
1520	That really knocked my socks off	To be really impressed by something
1521	That rings a bell	To remember slightly or vaguely recognize something
1522	That seems on brand	Means something is perfectly in line with a person's, company's, or product's established identity, values, style, or expected behavior, showing consistency and authenticity
1523	That ship has sailed	It's too late
1524	That takes the prize	Means that something is so outstanding, remarkable, or extreme that it surpasses everything else
1525	That was a masterstroke	Means a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action
1526	That would be my bet	Means that based on your understanding of the situation, you believe something specific is likely to happen or be true
1527	That's above my pay grade	I don't have responsibility or authority to do something
1528	That's good enough for government work	Make sure you are doing a good job, of a high quality good enough for government work
1529	That's my kryptonite	Something that is a weakness or can be used to hurt me
1530	That's no big deal	That's not a problem
1531	That's rad	That's cool
1532	That's serendipitous	An event that was not planned but has a good result
1533	That's the last straw	My patience has run out
1534	That's the way the cookie crumbles	Such is life
1535	That’s the spirit	Used to approve or encourage someone's positive attitude or action
1536	The ball is in your court	It's your decision
1537	The beginning of the end	The event to which ending or failure can be traced
1538	The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray	Means that no matter how carefully you plan something, unexpected events, misfortune, or external forces can cause those plans to fail or turn out poorly
1539	The best of both worlds	An ideal situation
1540	The best thing since sliced bread	A really good invention
1541	The buck stops here	Means to take responsibility for something and not pass it on to someone else
1542	The butterfly effect	How small changes can result in unpredictable consequences over a period of time
1543	The early bird gets the worm	The first people who arrive will get the best stuff
1544	The enemy of your enemy is your friend	Two parties who have an enemy in common should join forces against it
1545	The game is afoot	Means a challenge has been accepted or a new and exciting activity has begun
1546	The good die young	People with positive qualities, kindness, and good intentions often pass away at a young age, implying a sense of unfairness or tragedy in their early death
1547	The grass is always greener on the other side	Never being satisfied with what one gets
1548	The lay of the land	Means to get the current situation or state of affairs
1549	The lights are on but nobody's home	Someone is present but is actually not paying attention or thinking clearly
1550	The other side	With several meanings, ranging from the afterlife to a different perspective or an opposing force, depending on the context
1551	The other side of the coin	To look at different aspects of a situation
1552	The pen is mightier than the sword	Means that writing is more effective than military power or violence
1553	The straw that broke the camel's back	A minor action that causes a big reaction due to a series of previous small actions
1554	The walls have ears	Something you say to warn someone that it is not safe to speak at that particular time because other people might be listening
1555	The whole enchilada	To refer to the entirety of something, down to the last detail
1556	The world is your oyster	To be in a position to take advantage of life's opportunities
1557	There are clouds on the horizon	Trouble is coming
1558	There is more than meets the eye	Means that something is more complex, significant, or has hidden aspects that are not immediately obvious.
1559	There is no stairway to heaven	There is no easy way to achieve perfection
1560	There ya go	Means this is what you wanted
1561	There's a method to his madness	He seems crazy but actually he's clever
1562	There's many a slip twixt a cup and a lip	Means that even when success seems certain, many things can still go wrong before it's completed, emphasizing that plans can easily fail at the last moment
1563	There's no such thing as a free lunch	Nothing is entirely free
1564	Thick as thieves	Very close or friendly
1565	Think on your feet	To react quickly in a tricky or fast-moving situation
1566	Think outside the box	Think of new ideas outside the norm
1567	Third times the charm	Means that after two unsuccessful attempts, the third attempt is likely to be successful, often used as a form of encouragement or to express hope for a positive outcome
1568	This thing might go sideways	Means a situation is likely to go wrong, fail, or take an unexpected, negative turn, deviating from the planned, positive path, implying chaos, loss of control, or trouble ahead
1569	Those three little words	Refers to the phrase "i love you," signifying the powerful and significant nature of expressing deep affection with just those three simple words
1570	Those who can't do, teach	People who can't do something well end up teaching it
1571	Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones	People who are morally questionable shouldn't criticize others
1572	Three sheets to the wind	To be intoxicated
1573	Through thick and thin	In good times and in bad times
1574	Throw a curveball	To unexpectedly present something surprising or unexpected
1575	Throw a monkey wrench into a situation	Means to sabotage, disrupt, or ruin a plan, project, or process; preventing it from working smoothly
1576	Throw caution to the wind	To act recklessly or without concern for the consequences
1577	Throw good money after bad	Means to incur further loss in a hopeless attempt to recoup a previous loss
1578	Throw in the towel	To give up or surrender
1579	Throw the fight	Means to deliberately lose a competition, usually in a fighting context, by not trying your best or by intentionally allowing your opponent to win, often for personal gain or under outside pressure
1580	Throw your hat into the ring	Means to announce that you are going to participate in a contest or competition, especially a political election or a business venture
1581	Throw your weight around	Try to exert influence
1582	Tick, tock	Time is a wasting
1583	Tie one on	Drink a lot of alcohol
1584	Tie the knot	Means to get married or to perform a wedding ceremony
1585	Ties that bind	Describes the shared beliefs or ideas that connect people
1586	Till death do us part	A common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a christian wedding, indicating togetherness and commitment
1587	Till the cows come home	A long time
1588	Time and again	Repeatedly
1589	Time constraints	Limitations on how much time is available to complete a task or achieve a goal
1590	Time flies	To observe that time seems to pass very quickly
1591	Time flies when you're having fun	You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun
1592	Time flies when you’re having fun	When you’re having a good time, you don’t notice how quickly the time is passing
1593	Time frame	A period of time that is used or planned for a particular action or project
1594	Time is all relative	Means that how someone perceives the passage of time depends on their perspective, situation, or frame of reference
1595	Time is money	Work quickly
1596	Time is of the essence	Prompt action is absolutely necessary
1597	Time management	The ability to use one's time effectively or productively,
1598	Time out	Pause your action
1599	Time will tell	Sooner or later something will become known or be revealed
1600	Time-lapse	The photographic technique of taking a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time
1601	Timeless	Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion
1602	Times gone by	Means in the past, or bygone days, referring to periods or events that have already occurred. it evokes a sense of nostalgia and can be used to reminisce about past experiences, events, or periods
1603	Tip your hand	To reveal a secret, especially about your own plans or opinions
1604	To backbite a person	To speak negatively about someone in their absence
1605	To be a chicken/to chicken out	To be too afraid
1606	To be a fly on the wall	To wish to witness what is going on without anyone being aware that you are there
1607	To be a good catch	Means that someone is considered a desirable partner in a romantic relationship
1608	To be at loggerheads with someone	To quarrel or disagree
1609	To be beside yourself	To feel extremely emotional with worry, anxiety, or sadness
1610	To be closefisted	Someone who is stingy with money
1611	To be forewarned is to be forearmed	Means that if you know about a potential problem or danger in advance, you can prepare for it and be ready to deal with it
1612	To be in the doldrums	To be in a low spirit
1613	To be loaded	To have a lot money; to be wealthy
1614	To be named after	To be named in honor, or in memory, of someone else
1615	To be out of the question	To be impossible or unacceptable
1616	To be red in the face	Showing signs of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation
1617	To be tied up with something or someone	To be completely occupied with someone or on something
1618	To be up to something	To be doing something, or planning to do something, that other people aren't expecting or that you perhaps shouldn't
1619	To beat the band	To do something in an exaggerated or extreme way
1620	To bell the cat	To face a risk
1621	To bend someone's ear	To speak to someone eagerly, especially in order to ask for a favor
1622	To bite the dust	To be defeated in battle
1623	To black out	To lose consciousness
1624	To blow your own horn	To outwardly praise yourself for something
1625	To bomb	To completely fail at something
1626	To box someone in	To trap someone in a situation, or to put them in circumstances where their options are limited
1627	To bug someone	To annoy someone
1628	To butt in	To interrupt in a rude manner
1629	To call a person hot	Describe the person as sexually attractive, fashionable, or cool
1630	To call a person or situation cool	Describe a person or situation as interesting and fun to be around; impressive in a unique way; describe a person as hot
1631	To call it a day	To stop working for the day
1632	To call someone on the carpet	To confront someone with whom you're having a conflict
1633	To carry a torch for someone	To continue to have an infatuation with someone
1634	To catch one’s eye	To attract attention
1635	To cause bad blood	To create feelings of resentment, hostility, or animosity
1636	To come out flat-footed	To have been unprepared
1637	To come out swinging	To strongly defend oneself as a confrontation or debate begins
1638	To corner the market	To become the most dominant (or the only dominant) player in a specific area of the market
1639	To cry wolf	To deliberately raise an alarm for no real reason
1640	To do a number on something	To hurt or severely damage something
1641	To draw a blank	To forget something you specifically wanted to remember
1642	To drink like a fish	To drink a lot of alcohol on a regular basis
1643	To drop by	To drink a lot of alcohol on a regular basis
1644	To find fault with	To look for faults in someone or something
1645	To follow up on something	To check up on someone or something
1646	To get bent out of shape	To get upset
1647	To get ghosted	When someone stops responding to texts, calls, or messages on social media without any closure
1648	To get in touch with	To contact
1649	To get rid of	To do away with something
1650	To get your walking papers	To get fired from your job
1651	To give in	To decide to go along with something, usually as a result of some sort of pressure
1652	To give someone the heads-up	To notify someone of something and to keep them up-to-date
1653	To go down like a lead balloon	To be terribly received by an audience
1654	To go dutch	For every individual to pay for their own bill in a restaurant
1655	To go for broke	To gamble all of your resources
1656	To go off the deep end	To get extremely upset and/or emotional
1657	To go to bat	To speak out positively about someone or something with the intent of helping
1658	To have another thing coming	To have something else that will happen in the near future that you didn't expect or think would happen
1659	To have no backbone	Someone who lacks courage
1660	To have one's back to the wall	To feel trapped, with no real options to deal with the situation
1661	To have sticky fingers	To be likely to steal
1662	To hold out an olive branch	To offer a gesture of peace or to ask for forgiveness or a truce
1663	To hold your own	To be confident and politely assertive with other people and in various situations
1664	To keep an eye on	To closely watch and/or monitor
1665	To know by heart	Memorize something so that you can recite it without consulting the words
1666	To know by sight	To know someone when you look at them
1667	To let someone off the hook	To release someone from responsibility
1668	To live beyond your means	To live in a manner that requires more money than you can afford
1669	To live hand-to-mouth	To live with very little money
1670	To look down one's nose	To feel superior to someone else
1671	To look like death warmed over	Used to describe someone who appears very ill, exhausted, or unwell
1672	To make a long story short	To tell someone something in a brief and simple way
1673	To make a mountain out of a molehill	To overreact and overstate a situation
1674	To make matters worse	Make a problem worse
1675	To mention something in passing	To mention something casually
1676	To nix something	To cancel a plan or dismiss an idea, or to forbid something
1677	To not see the wood for the trees	To be so involved in trivial matters that you don’t get the important facts
1678	To outdo oneself	To do better at something that one has done before
1679	To paddle your own canoe	To be self-sufficient and think independently
1680	To pick and choose	To make a careful selection
1681	To pig out	To eat too much
1682	To pony up	To pay money that is owed or that you need to pay for some other reason
1683	To punch above your weight	To perform at a level that is considered beyond one's abilities
1684	To put your two cents in	Means to offer your opinion or advice, often when it hasn't been asked for, implying it's a small, humble contribution you don't expect others to highly value, allowing you to share thoughts without seeming arrogant
1685	To rat someone out	To tell somebody in authority about something wrong that somebody else has done
1686	To ride off into the sunset	Means to leave or depart, often signifying the end of a chapter in life, heading towards a new and potentially better phase, typically with a positive connotation, like a happy ending to a story or a well-deserved retirement
1687	To run interference	To try to remove obstacles that are in someone's way; clearing the way for someone else
1688	To run/blow hot and cold	To sometimes seem enthusiastic and other times seem the opposite
1689	To see the light	To finally see something clearly and understand it
1690	To serve one right	It was a just consequence or punishment
1691	To smooth things over	To restore peace to a situation or to resolve conflict
1692	To square the circle	To attempt something impossible
1693	To stand up for	To help defend someone
1694	To start over from scratch	To start over again from the very beginning
1695	To stonewall	To be intentionally vague or to make insignificant statements in response to a question, specifically to avoid answering it
1696	To take a load off someone's back	To relieve someone of a specific burden or a potential burden
1697	To take a rain check	To postpone a plan
1698	To take it easy	To relax and/or rest
1699	To take sides	To choose a team or align yourself with one point of view in a controversy
1700	To take someone under one's wing	To protect or teach someone
1701	To take something for granted	To assume that you would have had, or will have, something no matter what
1702	To take up arms	To prepare for battle or engage in a conflict
1703	To tear your hair out	To be completely frustrated by a person or situation
1704	To the best of my knowledge	Means you believe something is true, but you might not know all the facts
1705	To the hilt	To do something in an extremely thorough way
1706	To turn a blind eye	Pretend not to notice
1707	To vanish into thin air	To disappear without leaving a trace
1708	To zero in on something	To aim or focus directly on something
1709	Toe the line	To stay within the acceptable boundary or limits
1710	Tomorrow is another day	One may not accomplish everything today but will have another chance
1711	Tomorrow never comes	You should take action today and not procrastinate
1712	Tomorrow onwards	Starting tomorrow and continuing after that
1713	Tomorrow will be a better day	Things may be better tomorrow
1714	Tongue and cheek	Means a statement or comment that is not meant to be taken seriously, but rather is made with insincerity, irony, or whimsical exaggeration, often to be humorous or to express a slightly mocking or playful tone
1715	Too clever by half	Clever in a way that is annoying or arrogant, and in danger of overreaching
1716	Top notch	Means the highest quality or standard as in excellent or first-rate
1717	Top of the line	The best possible version of something
1718	Top shelf	Means something is of the highest quality or standard
1719	Topsy-turvy	In utter confusion or disorder
1720	Total smoke show	Means someone is extremely physically attractive, often used to describe a woman who is considered very beautiful and eye-catching
1721	Totaled	Completely destroyed
1722	Touch base	To communicate with someone regarding future plans
1723	Tough as nails	Very tough or resilient
1724	Tried and true	Means something that has proven in the past to be effective or reliable
1725	Trifecta	Three things that happen at the same time
1726	Triple threat	A person, especially a performer or athlete, who is proficient in three important skills within their particular field
1727	Triumph over adversity	Means to successfully overcome significant challenges or difficult situations, essentially achieving victory despite facing setbacks or obstacles; it highlights the idea of resilience and perseverance in the face of hardship
1728	Trust but verify	Means to be trusting but also to verify what is said or done
1729	Try your hand at	Try doing something for the first time
1730	Tug on the heartstrings	Cause someone to become emotional
1731	Turn a blind eye	To ignore or pretend not to see something
1732	Turn a deaf ear	To ignore what someone is saying
1733	Turn someone's head	To cause someone to become smug or conceited
1734	Turn up the heat on someone	Put pressure on someone to do something or agree with a particular viewpoint
1735	Turtle wins the race	To have endurance and persistence is more important than speed
1736	Twist someone’s arm	To convince someone
1737	Two heads are better than one	It's better to work together
1738	Two peas in a pod	They're always together; they have similar interests
1739	Two shakes of a lamb's tail	Very quickly
1740	Under foot	To be in the way
1741	Under the table	To do something secretly, often used to refer to working for pay unofficially (and illegally)
1742	Under the weather	Not feeling very well
1743	Underscore the fact	Means to emphasize or highlight the importance of a particular fact or point
1744	Unfinished business	Refers to something that has not been completed or dealt with
1745	Until we meet again	Goodbye
1746	Up a creek	To be in a difficult or unfavorable position, facing serious problems
1747	Up against the clock	Running out of time
1748	Up for grabs	Available for everyone
1749	Up in arms	To be angry or rebellious
1750	Up in the air	Uncertain or unsettled
1751	Up my alley	Something that is within your skillset
1752	Up the creek without a paddle	In a bad situation and unable to proceed; in an awkward position with no easy way out
1753	Up to par	Meeting normal standards
1754	Up to snuff	Means to meet the required standard
1755	Uphill climb	Means a situation or task that is challenging, requires significant effort, and demands perseverance to achieve success
1756	Use your head	To tell someone to think more carefully about what they are doing
1757	Use your noodle	Means to use your intelligence or brainpower to think about something carefully, especially to solve a problem or figure something out
1758	Va-va-voom!	Exclamation to indicate a that a person or event has a strikingly sexy, impressive, or appealing quality
1759	Vale of tears	Is a christian phrase referring to the tribulations of life that christian doctrine says are left behind only when one leaves the world and enters heaven
1760	Vanish into thin air	Disappear without leaving a trace
1761	Variety is the spice of life	Trying different things keeps life interesting
1762	Vault over	To jump or leap over someone or something
1763	Veer off	To turn or steer sharply away from someone or something
1764	Veer toward	To turn sharply or swerve toward someone or something
1765	Veg out	To relax and not think about anything that stresses you out
1766	Velvet glove	A superficial display of gentleness or courtesy that masks a strong or unyielding will or determination
1767	Vent your spleen	To express anger or frustration
1768	Vested interest in	A personal or biased interest, often financial, in something
1769	Vicar of bray	A person who changes their beliefs or allegiances to gain an advantage
1770	Vicious circle	A chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates the original difficulty
1771	Vie with someone	To compete or contend with someone
1772	Vim and vigor	Energy and enthusiasm
1773	Virgin territory	A new experience or situation that someone has no experience with
1774	Visible to the naked eye	Can be easily seen
1775	Visit the plumbing	To go to the bathroom
1776	Voice in the wilderness	Someone who expresses an idea or opinion that is not popular or that the individual is the sole person expressing that particular opinion with the suggestion that the opinion is then ignored
1777	Voice of reason	Means a person or perspective providing calm, logical, and sensible advice, especially during emotional, chaotic, or irrational situations
1778	Volte-face	A major change in attitude or principle or point of view
1779	Vultures are circling	Something is in danger and its enemies are getting ready for the kill
1780	Wait for nature to take its course	To allow a situation to unfold naturally without interfering
1781	Wake up and smell the coffee	Realize the truth about a situation
1782	Wake up on the wrong side of the bed	Start the day in a bad mood
1783	Walk in the other’s shoes	To understand what the other is going through
1784	Walk on eggshells	To be very careful with your actions and words
1785	Walk the talk	Means to act in accordance with what you say
1786	Walking on a tightrope	Being in a difficult situation that requires extreme care and precision
1787	Warm reception	A friendly, enthusiastic, or hospitable welcome
1788	Wash your hands	To stop being responsible for or involved in something
1789	Waste not, want not	Don't waste things and you'll always have enough
1790	Watch your head	Means to be careful and aware of your surroundings to avoid hitting your head on low ceilings, doorframes, branches, or other obstacles
1791	Water under the bridge	Means something that's in the past and no longer relevant to the current situation
1792	Wave a magic wand	Means to wish for or attempt to find a quick, easy, and often unrealistic solution to a complex problem, as if by magic, rather than dealing with the hard work required
1793	We don't see eye to eye	We disagree
1794	We'll cross that bridge when we get to it	To wait to deal with the problem when it happens
1795	Wear their feelings on their sleeves	Means someone is openly and freely displaying their emotions, rather than hiding them
1796	Wear your heart on your sleeve	To be extremely open about what you feel and think
1797	Weather the storm	Means to survive or successfully endure a difficult period or challenging situation without suffering significant harm or damage
1798	We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it	If that problem comes up, we’ll deal with it then, not right now
1799	Weigh the pros and cons	Means to consider the advantages and disadvantages of something before making a decision
1800	Well begun is half done	Getting a good start is important
1801	Well under way	Means something has already started and is progressing well or making good progress
1802	Went out like a light	Fall asleep rapidly, or pass out (lose consciousness)
1803	Went over like a lead balloon	To be poorly received
1804	Wet behind the ears	Doesn't have very much experience; isn't very skilled
1805	Wet blanket	Someone who is dull and keeps others from having fun
1806	What are the odds	Means how likely something is to happen. if said by itself without context, it's an expression of bewilderment or confusion that something has happened that was very unlikely
1807	What comes around goes around	People's actions will eventually have consequences which they will have to deal with, even though this may not happen for a long time
1808	What the f--k	To be shocked at what is happening
1809	What we got here is a failure to communicate	You didn't do what I told you to do
1810	What's the damage	What's the cost
1811	What's up	What is happening with you
1812	Whe the fat lady sings	Meaning that the final outcome of something is not known until it is truly over, and you shouldn't assume the outcome based on current events
1813	When a clown sits on the throne, he doesn't become king. the palace becomes a circus	Means that putting an incompetent or foolish person (the clown) in a position of power (the throne) doesn't elevate them; instead, it degrades the entire system
1814	When it rains, it pours	Everything is going wrong at once
1815	When pigs fly	When something is unlikely or impossible to happen
1816	When push comes to shove	Means it can be done if the situation becomes so bad that you have to do it
1817	Where on God's green earth	Where in the world - it's an idiom expressing a strong sense of disbelief or frustration at something happening seemingly anywhere on the planet, implying that the situation is unbelievable or outrageous
1818	Where the rubber meets the road	The point where actions begin to matter
1819	Where there's smoke, there's fire	Rumors are sometimes close to the truth
1820	Whisper sweet nothings	Romantic things that people who are in love say to each other
1821	Whistle past the graveyard	Act confidently or cheerfully in a scary or dangerous situation
1822	White collar	An office worker
1823	White elephant	A possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of
1824	White lie	A harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings
1825	White-collar job	A high-salary job that doesn't involve manual labor
1826	Whitewash	Means to cover up or hide an unpleasant situation, wrongdoing, or error
1827	Who left the barn door open	Means someone has made a significant mistake by neglecting to take necessary precautions, allowing a problem to occur because they weren't careful enough
1828	Whole nine yards	Refers to everything; the complete extent
1829	Will it into existence	Means to desire or believe in something so intensely that it appears to become real
1830	Win-win situation	Is a mutually beneficial outcome where everyone involved benefits
1831	Wipe out	To destroy or remove something or someone completely; to be completely exhausted
1832	Wipe the slate clean	Make a fresh start despite past mistakes or problems
1833	Wishy-washy	Lacking decisiveness
1834	Worth its weight in gold	To be highly valued or appreciated
1835	Wound too tight	Means a state of being tense, nervous, anxious, and easily irritable
1836	Wrap your head around something	To try to make sense about what is happening
1837	Writer's block	The condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing
1838	WTF	What the f--k
1839	X marks the spot	This is the exact spot
1840	Yellow belly	Coward
1841	You bet (or You betcha)	You're welcome; I agree with what you just said
1842	You can catch more bees with honey	Means it's easier to convince people to do something by being nice and respectful, rather than being aggressive
1843	You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar	You are more likely to get what you want by being nice
1844	You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink	You can't force someone to make the right decision
1845	You can say that again	That's true, I agree
1846	You can't have your cake and eat it too	You can't have everything
1847	You can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs	There's always a cost to doing something
1848	You can't teach an old dog new tricks	It's hard to change someone's established behavior or beliefs
1849	You could hula hoop through a cheerio	Means that a person is extremely thin
1850	You don't say	Used to show surprise at something that is being said
1851	You don’t have a leg to stand on	Means you have no evidence, justification, or support for your argument or claim, making it impossible to defend your position
1852	You don’t have the cards	Means that you are not in a position of power or control in a situation, essentially lacking the necessary advantages or information to achieve a desired outcome
1853	You look beside yourself	You look very troubled or anxious and distraught
1854	You made your bed, now lie in it	Means that someone must accept the negative consequences of their actions
1855	You never cease to amaze	Used to express that one is consistently impressed or surprised by someone or something
1856	You protest too much	Means someone is denying something so strongly that it makes others suspect they are not being truthful
1857	You win some, you lose some	Means success and failure are both a normal part of life, and you have to accept both, the good and the bad
1858	You're out of your mind	Someone is acting foolishly, irrationally, or in a way that is not normal
1859	You're the doctor	You are the expert in this situation, so the speaker is deferring to your judgment and asking you to make the decision because you know best
1860	You're the s--t	You're the coolest
1861	You've got another think coming	You are mistaken about something and need to reconsider your opinion
1862	You've outdone yourself this time	You exceeded expectations
1863	You've sold me	You have convinced me
1864	You’ll be sorry you asked	The person you are speaking to is about to hear something unpleasant or unwelcome information, and they will likely regret having asked the question in the first place
1865	Young at heart	Someone who maintains a youthful mindset, energy, and outlook on life despite their actual age, essentially acting and thinking like a younger person even if they are older
1866	Your guess is as good as mine	I have no idea
1867	Your John Hancock	Your official signature
1868	Your neck of the woods	The general area where someone lives
1869	Your secret is safe with me	Someone will not share a secret with anyone else
1870	Zebras don't change their stripes	Don't expect anyone to be anything other than who they really are
1871	Zero sum gain	A situation where one person's gain is exactly balanced by another person's loss
1872	Zero tolerance	Refusal to tolerate something at all
1873	Zest for life	Means having a strong enthusiasm, excitement, and passion for living life to the fullest, approaching experiences with energy and a positive attitude
1874	Zip	Nothing
1875	Zip it	Be quiet
1876	Zip past	To move very quickly past something
1877	Zone out	To shift attention away from the present situation, as in daydreaming
1878	Zonk out	To fall asleep suddenly or lose consciousness
EXPRESSION		MEANING
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