| 1 |
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 |
| 2 |
The lay of the land |
Means to get the current situation or state of affairs |
| 3 |
Play catch up |
Means to make an effort to keep up with a rival or with the demands of a job or task |
| 4 |
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 |
| 5 |
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 |
| 6 |
No brainer |
Means something that requires or involves little or no mental effort |
| 7 |
Stove up |
Means to be sore, stiff, exhausted, or physically battered, often from hard work, injury, or strenuous activity, making it difficult to move |
| 8 |
Mind your head |
Means to be careful not to hit your head on a low ceiling, doorway, or hanging object |
| 9 |
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 |
| 10 |
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 |
| 11 |
Chips to the middle |
Means to risk it all or bet all of one's money |
| 12 |
Has no filter |
Means to have a tendency to say exactly what one is thinking without considering the consequences |
| 13 |
Deadline |
Means the latest time or date by which something should be completed |
| 14 |
On the fence |
Means being undecided, neutral, or hesitant to choose between two or more options, sides in a debate, or courses of action |
| 15 |
Conversation has no guardrails |
Means the interaction is completely unrestricted by predefined rules, safety filters, or ethical guidelines |
| 16 |
Do it with both feet |
Means to tackle a task aggressively |
| 17 |
Wound too tight |
Means a state of being tense, nervous, anxious, and easily irritable |
| 18 |
Slowpoke |
Means a person who acts or moves slowly |
| 19 |
Out of order |
Means when a device is not working properly or at all |
| 20 |
Out of line |
Means to behave in a way that breaks the rules or is considered disreputable or inappropriate |
| 21 |
A tempest in a teapot |
Means a great anger or excitement about a trivial matter |
| 22 |
Lay of the land |
Means the features or characteristics of an area |
| 23 |
A new lease on life |
Means to substantially improve prospect of life or use after rejuvenation or repair |
| 24 |
Haven't got a clue |
Means to not know about something or about how to do something |
| 25 |
A drop in the bucket |
Means a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected |
| 26 |
A home away from home |
Means a place where one is as happy, relaxed, or comfortable as in one's own home |
| 27 |
Skeleton in the closet |
Means they have a discreditable or embarrassing fact that they want to keep secret |
| 28 |
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 |
| 29 |
Throw a monkey wrench into a situation |
Means to sabotage, disrupt, or ruin a plan, project, or process; preventing it from working smoothly |
| 30 |
Knock on wood |
Means to be a confident or positive statement, to express a hope for one's good luck to continue |
| 31 |
Sweep under the rug |
Conceal or ignore a problem or difficulty in the hope that it will be forgotten |
| 32 |
Not touch with a ten-foot pole |
Means to express a refusal to have anything to do with someone or something |
| 33 |
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 |
| 34 |
Pretty partial to it |
Means you have a strong liking, fondness, or preference for something, often more than other options |
| 35 |
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 |
| 36 |
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 |
| 37 |
You could hula hoop through a cheerio |
Means that a person is extremely thin |
| 38 |
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 |
| 39 |
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 |
| 40 |
Have no filter |
Means to have a tendency to say exactly what one is thinking without considering the consequences |
| 41 |
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 |
| 42 |
Hasn’t exactly been a picnic |
Means that a situation, task, or experience has been difficult, challenging, or unpleasant |
| 43 |
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 |
| 44 |
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 |
| 45 |
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 |
| 46 |
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 |
| 47 |
The pen is mightier than the sword |
Means that writing is more effective than military power or violence |
| 48 |
Hanging by a thread |
Means to be in a highly precarious state |
| 49 |
Around the clock |
Means all day and all night |
| 50 |
On the clock |
Means to be currently working or getting paid |
