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1$name : Somebody Write This Random Plot Generator
2$author : Hannah
3$description : Generates a random story plot.
4$amount : 1
5$button : Another!
6
7$generator
8https://orteil.dashnet.org/randomgen/?do=create
9
10$storyname
11[1-100000] Dollar [Noun]
12[adjective]
13[adjective] [noun]
14[character]
15[character] and [character]
16[character]'s [noun]
17[phrase]
18[firstname]
19[firstname] and the [noun]
20[firstname]'s [noun]
21[idiom]
22[noun]
23[noun] and [noun] [setting]
24[noun]: The [adjective]
25[setting]
26The [adjective] [noun]
27
28$bigplot
29[character] [plot]
30[character] [plot], but [character] [plot]
31[character] [plot], which leads to her [plot].
32[character] and [character] [plot]
33[character] and [character] search for success [plot]
34[character] and [character] travel to [setting] for [noun]
35[character] and [character] try to [plot], but it's not long before they [plot].
36[character] encounters a [noun] that changes their life
37[character] faces a scandal involving [noun].
38[character] fights through grief and trauma to regain her [noun].
39[character] is about to [plot] but [plot]
40[character] is forced to [plot] when [passive]
41[character] is set free and returns to [setting], where [character] [plot]
42[character] is transformed into [character] when he [plot]
43[character] rebuilds her life after she [plot] [setting].
44[character] shares a forbidden romance with [character].
45[character] undertakes a search for [noun] and [noun] [setting].
46[character] who [plot] faces off against [character] who [plot]
47[firstname] is [character]. But when [character] [plot], [passive].
48[passive] for/to [character]
49[setting], [character] [plot]
50[setting], [character] [plot], and in doing so [plot]
51[setting], [character] winds up [plot]ing in a quest to vanquish [character]
52[setting], [passive]. The story is told from the perspective of [character].
53A [adjective] tale that interlaces five stories set [setting], where each [plot].
54A decade after [passive], [character] [plot].
55a group of [character] [plot]
56A group of [character][s] attempt to [plot].
57An ensemble comedy about the meaning of [noun].
58Centers on the real-life story of [character].
59Drama about the lives of two [character]s who lived [setting].
60Eleven love stories set [setting].
61The quiet life of [character] is upended when [passive].
62The story of [character] and his relationship with [character].
63The story of [character]'s youth, set [setting].
64when [character] [plot], [character] [plot]
65[setting] [character] teams up with [character] to [plot]
66The story follows [character], [descriptor]
67[character] receives a mysterious invitation to meet with [character] [setting]
68As [character] [plot], [passive]
69[character] becomes torn between [plot] and [plot]
70[descriptor], [character] [plot]
71The inside story of the [noun], [noun], and [noun] of [character]
72A [adjective] retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" set [setting]
73[character] searches [setting] for [noun]
74[setting], [character] goes in search of some answers when his friend [plot]
75[character], bored with his existence, becomes [character]
76When [passive], [passive]
77[character] is sent to [setting] to investigate [noun]
78[character] unwittingly [plot]
79[character] finds [noun]. Now he has to stop the terror he has unleashed
80[firstname] is [character] who one day decides to become [character]
81[character], [descriptor], gets a chance of redemption through [plot]
82[character] [plot] with the help of [character]
83[character] finds herself in a difficult situation when she [plot]
84[character] must survive a wild 24 hours during which [passive]
85[character] races to [plot] before [character] does
86[character] loses [noun] [setting]
87[descriptor], [character]'s predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of [noun] and [noun]
88[character] frantically searches for his missing [noun], which is [setting]
89When [character] [plot], he is transformed into [character]
90[character] wakes up to find that his [noun] has become [noun]
91[character] meets [character], and they find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her [noun]
92[character] [plot] and the fallout is catastrophic
93[character] faints [setting]. When she wakes up, she finds herself [setting]
94[character] becomes desperate as he tries and fails to [plot]
95[character] and [character] come together after many years, but [noun] threaten to break their new found relationship
96
97$descriptor
98a mid-life crisis burdened
99after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover
100after being estranged from his family for a decade
101after her family is murdered
102after his wife is assaulted
103bored with his existence
104born into an all-female cult
105bound by a shared destiny
106dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission
107for legal reasons
108half-human and half-machine
109haunted by the patients he failed to save
110in a troubled marriage
111known only as [firstname]
112on assignment in the Australian outback
113separated from his wife and children
114son of Zeus
115troubled with guy-problems
116upon arriving to a small town
117when the passengers seize control
118who are believed to possess the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts
119who can contact spirits
120who can see into the future
121who hates her job, her students, and her co-workers
122who have been friends since high school
123who is labeled a heretic by a monk
124who is the unlikeliest of role models
125who is trying to clear his name
126who lives with her mean foster mom
127who makes excuses for his uncaring nature
128who seeks their deaths
129who served during the Battle of Okinawa
130who threatens their marriage and their lives
131who's in Bangkok to pull off a series of jobs
132whom Max instantly dislikes
133
134$setting
135a place somewhere in time and space
136after a night of partying
137after the bachelor party
138an unfamiliar fantastical world
139at a bachelor party
140at a desert motel
141at a family dinner
142at a famous night club in Harlem
143at a high school reunion
144at a Karaoke party
145at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma
146at an important boxing match
147at his mother's funeral
148at the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world
149at their son's college graduation
150before his wedding
151during a bachelor party
152during a soul-searching journey across America
153during the first days of the French Revolution
154during the first few months after the deadly First World War
155during World War II
156following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
157his ancestral home
158in 1862
159in 1912
160in 1922 Cairo
161in 1931
162in 1942
163in 1965
164in 2011
165in a cabin
166in a cafe
167in a cave
168in a Christmas tree contest
169in a dangerous new world
170in a dark alternate timeline
171in a drug cartel safe house
172in a fascist, militaristic future
173in a haunted castle
174in a heavily wooded private estate
175in a house in Manchester
176in a house in the middle
177in a monastery
178in a mysterious bank vault
179in a once serene African fishing village
180in a portal
181in a prisoner transport plane
182in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake"
183in a secluded forest
184in a South American rain forest
185in a standoff with a band of former mercenaries
186in a taxi
187in a Texas border town bank
188in a town destined for railroad greatness
189in a twist to the classic fairy tale
190in Afghanistan
191in an all-female cult
192in an ant colony
193in an Atlantic City casino
194in an operating room
195in Asgard
196in Austin, Texas
197in Beverly Hills.
198in Brooklyn
199in December 1914
200in front of the computer
201in her beloved Manhattan neighborhood
202in her cherished local library
203in her childhood home
204in Hollywood
205in Japan
206in Las Vegas
207in London
208in Los Angeles
209in Maryland
210in Nazi-occupied France during World War II
211in New Orleans
212in New York City
213in North Africa
214in Paris
215in Paris in the 1970s
216in post-Katrina New Orleans
217in South America
218in the 70s
219in the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill
220in the Australian Alps
221in the badlands of Pakistan
222in the dying days of the American Civil War
223in the future
224in the ganglands of Melbourne
225in the harsh wilderness of Indiana
226in the honeymoon suite of a hotel
227in the Malibu Hills
228in the middle of a coup
229in the swamp of a grumpy ogre
230in the Texas bayous
231in the trunk of a taxi
232in the uncharted west
233In the underworld
234in the wilderness
235in the World Paper Plane Championships
236in the year 2030
237in their collective memory
238in their new overseas house
239near a small American town
240next to the grave of Bon Scott
241off the coast of Maine
242on a barren farm in rural England
243on a business trip
244on a cruise ship
245on a deadly mission behind enemy lines
246on a Manhattan hotel rooftop
247on a new airplane that can fly on its own
248on a rapidly flooding mud island
249on a remote island
250on a rescue mission to a mysterious planet
251on a road trip
252on a satellite station on Mars
253on a spaceship
254on a station platform
255on assignment in the Australian outback
256on Christmas Eve
257on holiday in the USA
258on the doorstep of a married couple
259on the Galapagos Island of Floreana in the 1930s
260on the moon Pandora
261on the outer rim of the galaxy
262on the streets of Southern California
263on the Western Front
264
265$character
266890 crewmen
267a 12-year-old girl
268a 15-year-old boy
269a 243-year-old eccentric
270a 9-year-old orphan girl
271a baby
272a band of former mercenaries
273a bank clerk
274a bank robber
275a beast
276a beautiful Princess
277a beautiful woman
278a bird
279a bookkeeper
280a borderline fascistic Dr. Van Helsing
281a boy
282a bumbling crook
283a business tycoon
284a Canadian intelligence officer
285a catwalk queen
286a caveman family
287a charismatic surgeon
288a Chicago weather man
289a childless couple
290a Cleveland mafioso
291a co-ed group of Special Forces agents
292a college girl
293a committed dancer
294a cop from New York City
295a couple
296a crew of ex-cons
297a crime boss
298a dangerous man
299a dead body
300a deposed Chinese Emperor
301a depressed woman on the rebound
302a desperate guy
303a detective with a mysterious boss
304a discredited war correspondent
305a disgraced spy
306a disillusioned architect and his distant father
307a doctor
308a drifter
309a drug- and gambling-addled detective
310a fading grandfather
311a family
312a fast-lane investment broker
313a female French Resistance fighter
314a film director
315a fisherman
316a former boy-genius inventor
317a former thief
318a former U.S. First Lady
319a foster kid
320a French journalist
321a ghost
322a giant
323a giant man-eating snake
324a girl
325a girl born into a cult
326a girl from the valley
327a grieving man
328a group of 30-year-olds who have been friends since high school
329a group of beautiful yet troubled twenty-somethings
330a group of dysfunctional descendants
331a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers
332a group of new recruits
333a group of petty criminals
334a group of strangers
335a grumpy ogre
336a handsome, brilliant stock trader
337a headstrong young girl
338a heretic
339a high school teacher
340a historian
341a hitman
342a Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his alcoholism
343a husband and wife
344a killer whale
345a lawyer
346a lazy son
347a lazy useless brother
348a lazy, incompetent middle school teacher
349a local homicide detective
350a local woman
351a lovelorn screenwriter
352a lung donor
353a mad scientist
354a man
355a man-eating crocodile
356a manic superhero
357a marine biologist
358a married couple
359a masked crime fighting team
360a mean foster mom
361a mean lord
362a mild-mannered chemist
363a military family
364a model
365a modern-day gladiator
366a monk
367a mother
368a mother and daughter
369a movie star
370a much younger man
371a mysterious warrior
372a New York City mayoral candidate
373a New York girl
374a newly released prisoner
375a nightmarish hippie cult
376a notorious Nazi war criminal
377a painter
378a painter's muse
379a pair of cops
380a pair of feuding colleagues
381a paraplegic Marine
382a particular Secret Service agent
383a phobic con artist
384a police officer
385a police psychologist
386a pop star
387a powerful but arrogant god
388a predator type creature
389a pregnant 17-year-old
390a princess
391a private investigator
392a professional assassin
393a prominent judge
394a promising lawyer
395a psychic
396a psychopathic lawyer
397a psychotic mobster
398a publishing executive
399a Pulitzer prize writer
400a Pulitzer-winning writer
401a punk from the city
402a puppeteer
403a quietly troubled young man
404a rather temperamental upper middle-class lady
405a reformed convict
406a renegade general
407a reporter
408a resentful lover
409a retired master car thief
410a rightwing pundit
411a rogue group of military men
412a scientist
413a seasoned cameraman
414a secret clone army
415a security guard
416a security operative
417a self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate
418a senator
419a serial killer
420a shady police detective
421a sheriff
422a single mom
423a single mother
424a single woman
425a small group of survivors
426a Southern mobster
427a sports agent
428a stranger
429a stray dog
430a superhero
431a suspected witch
432a talented Indian cricket player
433a team of mercenaries
434a teen bursting with scientific curiosity
435a teenage boy
436a teenage girl
437a teenage girl and her little brother
438a terrier
439a terrorist
440a theatre owner
441a thirty-something
442a trained prostitute
443a U.S. Customs official
444a vampire
445A vengeful father
446a victim of a brutal attack
447a violent drug dealer/blackmailer
448a visionary French producer
449a waitress
450a wealthy fiancé
451a wealthy Lebanese businessman
452a wealthy woman
453a white South African racist
454a widower and father
455a wolf
456a woman
457a woman from the past
458a writer
459a young actor
460a young Australian boy
461a young boy
462a young Chicago advertising executive
463a young girl
464a young journalist
465a young lonely woman
466a young married couple
467a young Prince
468a young TV camerawoman
469a young woman
470a youth from an Orthodox Jewish community
471Abraham Lincoln
472aLas Vegas magician
473an abusive boss
474an aging cop
475an Alaska State Trooper
476an American family
477an American journalist
478an American TV star
479an ancient supernatural being
480an android replica of a boy
481an angel
482an angry detective
483an archaeologist
484an arms dealer
485an arrogant father
486an art curator
487an assassin
488an Australian gangster
489an avid toy collector
490an eccentric and unpredictable Texas rodeo queen
491an Ecstasy dealer
492an elite commando squad led
493an evil queen
494an ex-con
495an ex-convict
496an ex-soldier with PTSD
497an extremely burned-out Manhattan ambulance paramedic
498an FBI agent
499an honorably discharged soldier
500an idealistic but flawed politician
501an idealistic but frustrated liberal
502an imprisoned vampire
503an INTERPOL Agent
504an inventive boy
505an oddball journalist
506an officer from a special police unit
507an old bitter miser
508an orphan
509an underachieving voice coach
510an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan
511an unseen enemy
512Anakin Skywalker
513another family's quintuplets
514Ares
515Beethoven
516Cinderella
517Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar
518Count Dracula
519Emperor Palpatine
520fairytale creatures
521FBI agents
522First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
523five boys
524five Senegalese immigrants
525fourteenth century knights
526ghosts
527giant alien bugs
528giant bugs
529God
530Hades
531her outlaw husband
532her party girl sister
533his father's killer
534Ichabod Crane
535John Connor
536John F. Kennedy
537John Wilkes Booth
538King Henry VIII
539King Tutankhamen
540legions of undead monsters
541lethal and powerful vampires
542Marie Antoinette
543members of an elite DEA task force
544Merlin
545Morgana la Fée
546Mr. Right
547Nelson Mandela
548newlyweds
549Obi-Wan Kenobi
550Perseus
551Rapunzel
552residents of a friendly Pennsylvania town
553Rumpelstiltskin
554Shrek and his friends
555sisters who are believed to possess the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts
556Sleeping Beauty
557Snow White
558Tarzan
559the ancient Titans
560the attendees of a bachelor party
561the awkward and insecure manager of a toy store
562the baby of a rival mobster
563the brother of a prominent district attorney
564the Chicago mafia
565the college's most popular girl
566the comedy group Monty Python
567the crew of a spaceship
568the daughter of his former boss
569the dead sister's boyfriend
570the Evil Queen
571the fast-approaching Union Army
572the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot
573the flamboyant and visionary American founder of a London department store
574the genocidal Dark Elves
575the grandmother neither sister knew existed
576The Headless Horseman
577the heir to a large company
578the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed
579the Jedi Council
580the jilted Prince Charming
581the leaders of a gang
582the local Italian commander
583the long dormant Sith
584the minions of the underworld
585the mummified remains of a giant
586the new king
587the offspring of a Fallen Angel and a human woman
588the peaceful settlers of a town destined for railroad greatness
589the perfect boyfriend
590the Prince's bride
591the Russian Mob
592the youngest child
593their leukemia-stricken daughter
594Thor
595three brothers
596three buddies
597three childhood friends
598three elite soldiers
599three ghosts
600three women
601two brothers
602two friends
603two generations of a family
604two Jedi
605two Port Authority police officers
606two rogue soldiers
607two U.S. Marines
608two unsuspecting girls
609two women troubled with guy-problems
610Zeus
611
612
613
614
615$plot
616acts as a double agent
617allows himself to be erased from existence
618allows nature to prevail on earth
619arrests murderers before they commit their crimes
620arrives in Las Vegas
621arrives in the Australian Alps
622arrives to a small town
623arrives unexpectedly
624asks her ex-lover for help
625asks him to spy on his sexy wife
626assumes the identity and physical appearance of a terrorist
627attempts to rescue his kidnapped brother
628attracts the attention of the Chicago mafia
629averts upcoming disasters
630awakens from a coma
631battles her way up in the underground mixed martial arts fighting world
632battles hijackers
633battles it out in a singer's showdown
634battles the minions of the underworld
635become a masked crime fighting team
636becomes a giant
637becomes a protector and mentor
638becomes a serial killer
639becomes a victim in one of a series of brutal shark attacks
640becomes desperate
641becomes his protégée
642becomes involved with a group of petty criminals
643becomes mentally unstable
644becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot
645becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home
646becomes trapped under the rubble
647befriends another mother
648bequeaths the store to her
649blackmails the cheaters
650bonds with his errand boy
651braves the treacherous underworld
652breaks away from his upbringing as a trained prostitute
653breaks in
654breaks off relations with her party girl sister
655breaks up with his girl over the phone
656brings the murderer to justice
657buys a cabin
658buys a desert motel
659buys a fake Monet
660calls the police
661can contact spirits
662can fly the plane on its own
663can see into the future
664captivates her new neighbor
665careens toward a dark and often comic fate
666celebrates her marriage
667challenges his fairytale friends
668chases after the men
669cheats on his wife
670comes across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force
671comes to the aid of a single mother
672comes up with scary stories for a contest
673comforts his older brother's wife and children
674competes in the movie trailer voice-over profession
675competes in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan
676confronts the morality of his work
677consoles her children
678contacts his dad's twin
679contacts the daughter
680contends for the affection of the king
681continues an experiment
682creates the Whalewolf
683cuts off her ties to a stable and secure life
684debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive
685decides to become a superhero
686decides to break free
687decides to chart the course of a young actor
688decides to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets
689decides to hit the road on his refurbished classic motorcycle
690decides to upload more software
691deduces her powers could be the source of the Black Plague
692defeats dark sorceress Morgana la Fée
693defeats the bugs
694defines her husband's historic legacy
695destroys mankind
696destroys powerful armed drug cartels
697destroys the Magic Mirror
698devises a daring plan
699dies
700discovers a portal
701discovers a secret clone army
702discovers her boyfriend is married
703discovers if a "snuff film" is authentic or not
704discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community
705doesn't choose
706doesn't mess up the job
707drinks himself to death
708dumps her
709earns medical emancipation from her parents
710embarks on a road trip
711embarks on an adventure
712embarks on an unauthorized mission
713encounters a dead body
714encounters a ghost
715encounters a man-eating crocodile
716encounters her past love
717enjoy themselves with some Karaoke partying
718enlists the services of a vigilante group
719ensnares a psychotic mobster
720erases their memories
721escapes a hostile blockade to find allies
722escapes from hell
723escapes the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen
724escapes to the modern world
725exiles fairytale creatures
726experiences the thrills and surprises of having a baby
727faces a scandal
728faces off against a bank robber
729faints
730falls for a local woman
731falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry
732falls hard for a guy she just met
733falls in love
734falls in love with her dead sister's boyfriend
735falls in love with the local Italian commander
736feels threatened by Joe
737fends off a coup d'etat
738fights for a woman
739fights through grief and trauma
740fights to keep her fading grandfather alive
741fights to maintain his sanity
742finally meets Mr. Right
743find their friend before his wedding
744finds a lung donor for their daughter
745finds a unique and beautiful therapeutic outlet
746finds herself in a difficult situation
747finds herself in her own past
748finds himself in over his head
749finds himself in the middle of a murder conspiracy at
750finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane
751finds his privileged life upended
752finds that strange, mysterious events occur
753finds the mummified remains of a giant
754finds the perfect boyfriend
755finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup
756finishes school
757flees her hometown
758flees her hotel
759floods an ant colony
760foils a terrorist plot
761foils three brothers' plan
762forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera
763frantically looks for a safe escape
764frantically searches for his missing daughter
765gets a chance of redemption
766gets caught in a standoff
767gets cursed
768gets engaged
769gets him back
770gets his land back
771gets in the Halloween spirit
772gets involved in drug trafficking
773gets mixed up with a disgraced spy
774gets suspicious
775gets talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball
776goes in search of some answers
777goes missing in Afghanistan
778goes off to find his own identity
779goes on a quest
780goes on a quest to rescue her
781goes rogue
782goes to wild extremes
783goes undercover
784goes with his mother
785graduates out of the house
786grapples with being a widower
787grows suspicious of her
788guides him to immortality
789hails a taxi
790has a major sting planned
791has been kidnapped
792has been on a killing spree
793has lost his mother
794has no powers
795has other expectations
796has put up with too much
797has relied on their youngest child
798has three children
799has ties to an Israeli drug cartel
800has to assume responsibility for her younger sister
801has to stop the terror he has unleashed
802hates her job
803helps a young woman avenge the death of her family
804helps their leukemia-stricken daughter
805hires an interventionist
806hunts down a terrorist
807impersonates the FBI agent
808impulsively marries a stranger
809investigates a drug invasion
810investigates a series of murders
811investigates an assassination attempt
812investigates the disappearance of a young girl from a small island
813investigates the killing of five Senegalese immigrants
814is abandoned by her boyfriend
815is about to have its first flight
816is about to lose his local newspaper job
817is accused of a murder
818is being chased by an INTERPOL Agent.
819is being immediately executed
820is blind
821is born into a cult
822is called back into action
823is captivated by a romantic myth
824is closer than she realized
825is compelled to live life as a couple
826is dying
827is estranged from his family for a decade
828is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin
829is forced to confront his dysfunctional life
830is forced to orchestrate a major crime
831is forced to return to teaching
832is happily married to a promising lawyer
833is held for ransom
834is hired by a Cleveland mafioso
835is hired to guide three elite soldiers
836is hired to protect the wife and child of a wealthy Lebanese businessman
837is in need of protection
838is invading Ethiopia
839is kidnapped
840is killed
841is labeled a heretic
842is left behind
843is losing touch with his father and the world around him
844is lured into a sinister plan
845is lured into becoming an Ecstasy dealer
846is magically shrunken down to insect size
847is marrying Betsy
848is mistaken for a hitman
849is now king
850is on holiday
851is ordered to work with a group of new recruits
852is out of town
853is pursued by FBI agents
854is rejected by his aggrieved creator
855is sentenced to hard labor
856is spotted by a doctor in an operating room
857is still living with his parents
858is the dark horse of his family
859is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop
860is transformed into a superhero
861is turning into a vampire
862jets to Thailand
863kidnaps his granddaughter
864kidnaps someone
865kidnaps the baby of a rival mobster
866kidnaps the brother of a prominent district attorney.
867kills his daughter
868kills someone they don't know
869knows about the snake
870knows the secrets of his death
871leads a cult
872learns real compassion
873learns the assassin's trade
874leaves to fight with the Greek army
875links a mysterious list of numbers from a time capsule to past and future disasters
876lives in Paris
877looks for work
878looks to escape her abusive past
879loses $65000 in poker
880loses everything because of his alcoholism
881loses his dad in a sting
882makes a thinly-veiled campaign move
883makes an unthinkable sacrifice
884makes excuses for his uncaring nature
885makes their way around the city in order
886meets a 15-year-old boy
887meets a local guy
888meets a mother
889meets a punk from the city
890meets the wife he's been betraying
891meets up with his dream girl from high school
892mixes the genes of a killer whale and a wolf
893moves to a new town
894murders someone
895must battle an evil queen
896must come back to the industry
897must fight to defend their home and themselves
898must find a way to eliminate the snake
899must follow a clue
900must get his family to safety
901must survive a wild 24 hours
902must train Merlin's descendant
903must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world
904obsesses with becoming a bird
905operates in South America
906os on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle
907owes money to a drug dealer
908partners with a young woman
909perceives an external threat
910performs
911possesses the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts
912practices hypnosis
913prevents a nuclear terrorist attack
914protects the people she cares most about
915proves his ancestor's innocence
916purchases a storage locker from a dangerous man
917pursues a new threat
918puts his life on hold
919puts their own spin on holiday traditions
920questions her own reality
921questions the teachings of her cult
922races to find the legendary Templar Treasure
923rallies the residents of her beloved Manhattan neighborhood
924reaches the end of her short career
925reaches the nearest camp hospital
926realizes she loves him
927rebuilds her life
928receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God
929refuses to kill people
930regains her faith
931reignites the spark in their relationship
932remains alive
933rescues a princess
934rescues his wrongfully imprisoned wife
935resurfaces
936resurfaces to claim their old glory
937returns home
938returns home from the Vietnam War
939returns home to New Orleans
940returns to his homeland
941reveals he's engaged
942robs a bank
943Rules
944rules supreme
945saves her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him
946saves his brother's life
947saves his home from destruction
948scams the examination system
949searches for success
950searches the wilderness for a predator type creature
951seeks revenge
952seeks revenge on the Russian Mob for the death of her father
953sees booming business
954sees her life change
955sees how the other half lives
956seizes control
957sets aside their personal issues
958sets her father up with a beautiful woman
959sets off on a killing spree
960sets out to prevent the ultimate catastrophe
961sets out to prove who he is
962settles the score
963shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala
964shares her body with an ancient supernatural being
965sings Christmas carols
966sings the night away
967somehow knows a lot about angels
968spends the night in a haunted castle
969stages an unconventional recruitment strategy
970stands on a station platform
971starts shooting at him
972starts to fall apart
973stays with his father
974steals fifty cars
975stops them from conquering heaven and earth
976struggles to come to grips with her past
977struggles to forge connections of her own
978struggles to maintain her sanity
979stumbles upon a mysterious bank vault
980suddenly vanishes
981suffers toothache
982Suffocates
983takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he's attracted
984takes a soul-searching journey
985takes a teenage boy under his wing
986takes her in
987takes over their bodies
988takes part in a ground-breaking experiment
989takes the place of a stranger's blind date
990teams up with a cop from New York City
991teams up with his late dad's assistant
992terrorizes the crew
993threatens a nerve gas attack
994tortures him
995transports a suspected witch
996travels
997tries to change the history they know
998tries to clear his name
999tries to find out about her sister's suicide
1000tries to make it in Hollywood
1001tries to sabotage her former boyfriend's current relationship
1002turns sinister
1003turns violently on their own kids
1004undergoes a facial transplant surgery
1005undertakes a search for love and self
1006unearth secrets
1007uses his abilities
1008violates his personal code
1009visits him on Christmas Eve
1010visits the club
1011wakes up
1012wants a 'favor' in return
1013wants a book
1014wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail
1015wants something more
1016wears a mask
1017will be free
1018wins over the college's most popular girl
1019wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake"
1020won't stay out of crime
1021works to talk down an ex-con
1022
1023$noun
102465,000 dollars
1025a baby
1026a book on the art form of hypnosis
1027a Christmas tree
1028a clue
1029a coma
1030a contest
1031a cult
1032a daring plan
1033a dead body
1034a deadly fight for survival
1035a death wish
1036a devastating illness
1037a facial transplant surgery
1038a fake Monet
1039a giant man-eating snake
1040a ground-breaking experiment
1041a killing spree
1042a large amount of money
1043a lottery ticket
1044a major crime
1045a man-eating crocodile
1046a meteorite
1047a mid-life crisis
1048a military plane crash
1049a mini-van
1050a money laundering scheme
1051a murder conspiracy
1052a mysterious amulet
1053a mysterious bank vault
1054a mysterious invitation
1055a mysterious mask
1056a mysterious new weapon
1057a near death experience
1058a nerve gas attack
1059a new airplane
1060a new computer
1061a nuclear terrorist attack
1062a portal
1063a rash of massive hurricanes
1064a rock
1065a scandal
1066a series of brutal shark attacks
1067a series of psychedelic escapades
1068a series of unsolved disappearances
1069a series of unsolved murders
1070a sex scandal
1071a sex tape
1072a small wooden box
1073a storage locker
1074a taxi
1075a time capsule
1076a vehicular accident
1077a witness protection profile database
1078alcoholism
1079an ant colony
1080an asteroid
1081an energy experiment
1082an unbreakable radio cypher
1083an unofficial Christmas truce
1084an unsettling presence
1085an unthinkable sacrifice
1086betrayal
1087book of hypnotism
1088breast implants
1089Chaos
1090childhood
1091Compassion
1092conservative society
1093deception
1094destruction.
1095etiquette
1096fear
1097fifty cars
1098genetic evolution
1099global warming
1100her mother's death
1101her sister's suicide
1102his job
1103his mother's funeral
1104his refurbished classic motorcycle
1105his sanity
1106his soul
1107his sports
1108his uncaring nature
1109his water gun
1110holiday traditions
1111incriminating evidence
1112injustice
1113jazz music
1114John Wilkes Booth's diary
1115killer waves
1116lamb
1117letter
1118life
1119life-and-death struggles
1120loathing
1121love
1122Major League Baseball
1123martial arts
1124mass hysteria
1125matrimony
1126memory
1127money
1128mourning
1129new experiences
1130obsession
1131old wounds
1132Poker
1133professional success
1134ray guns
1135robots
1136rocket ships
1137rust
1138sex
1139sex appeal
1140shadow
1141Software
1142space exploration
1143Spanish flu
1144stolen voice-ID software
1145success
1146tech skills
1147the 2010 BP oil spill
1148the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
1149the biggest diamond heist ever committed
1150the Black Plague
1151the computer
1152the disappearance of her sister
1153the Force
1154the genes of a killer whale
1155the Ghost Rider's curse
1156the grave of Bon Scott
1157the human condition
1158the legendary Templar Treasure
1159the Magic Mirror
1160the modern surf industry
1161the mummified remains of a giant
1162the music scene
1163the phone
1164the pressures of war
1165the quiet life
1166the secrets they share
1167the spark in their relationship
1168the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world
1169the Torah
1170the young man's relationship with his mother
1171their native language
1172toothache
1173tranquility
1174unexpected success
1175wedding
1176written correspondence
1177
1178$adjective
1179abandoned
1180abusive
1181aggrieved
1182aging
1183allied
1184ancient
1185angry
1186arrogant
1187authentic
1188awkward
1189beautiful
1190beloved
1191bitter
1192black
1193blind
1194brilliant
1195brutal
1196bumbling
1197burned-out
1198catastrophic
1199celebrated
1200challenging
1201cherished
1202chilly
1203comic
1204complicated
1205conservative
1206contemporary
1207cruel
1208cursed
1209dangerous
1210dark
1211deadly
1212deceitful
1213depressed
1214desperate
1215devastating
1216devoted
1217discredited
1218disillusioned
1219dysfunctional
1220eccentric
1221elite
1222enchanted
1223eternal
1224famous
1225fantastical
1226fascist
1227fascistic
1228fearless
1229flawed
1230forbidden
1231forgotten
1232frantic
1233friendly
1234frustrated
1235geeky
1236giant
1237grieving
1238ground-breaking
1239handsome
1240harsh
1241hated
1242heart-breaking
1243heart-pounding
1244hilarious
1245hostile
1246idealistic
1247imaginative
1248important
1249imprisoned
1250incompetent
1251insecure
1252inventive
1253lazy
1254legendary
1255lethal
1256lonely
1257loved
1258lovelorn
1259lucrative
1260made-up
1261mean
1262mild-mannered
1263militaristic
1264motorized
1265mummified
1266mysterious
1267neo-pagan
1268nightmarish
1269notorious
1270old
1271ordinary
1272peaceful
1273perfect
1274personal
1275phobic
1276powerful
1277pregnant
1278prestigious
1279privileged
1280prominent
1281psychotic
1282quiet
1283rebellious
1284relentless
1285resentful
1286ruthless
1287safe
1288scary
1289secluded
1290secret
1291secretive
1292self-indulgent
1293serene
1294serious
1295sexy
1296shady
1297shallow
1298short
1299sinister
1300slumber
1301small
1302stellar
1303strange
1304subdued
1305subversive
1306supernatural
1307surprising
1308suspicious
1309temperamental
1310treacherous
1311trendy
1312troubled
1313turbulent
1314unbreakable
1315uncaring
1316unconventional
1317underachieving
1318uneasy
1319unique
1320unnoticed
1321unpredictable
1322unseen
1323unstable
1324useless
1325vain
1326vengeful
1327violent
1328visionary
1329vulnerable
1330wealthy
1331white
1332wild
1333wonderful
1334young
1335
1336$firstname
1337Abraham
1338Alan
1339Alex
1340Alfred
1341Amos
1342Amsterdam
1343Anna
1344Ares
1345Artie
1346Balthazar
1347Barry
1348Ben
1349Benjamin
1350Betsy
1351Bill
1352Bon
1353Britt
1354Bruce
1355Cameron
1356Carly
1357Caty
1358Cheri
1359Cinderella
1360Clara
1361Dar
1362Dave
1363Desmond
1364Doug
1365Dracula
1366Duke
1367Ella
1368Ethan
1369Evan
1370Fabious
1371Fiona
1372Francine
1373Francis
1374Francisco
1375Frank
1376Freddy
1377Gary
1378Graham
1379Grives
1380Hades
1381Hanna
1382Harold
1383Hawk
1384Hesher
1385Homer
1386Ichabod
1387Jacqueline
1388Jake
1389Jane
1390Jean
1391Jenna
1392Jim
1393Joe
1394John
1395Johnny
1396JT
1397Julee
1398Julie
1399June
1400Katja
1401Kato
1402Kristen
1403Kyle
1404Larry
1405Léon
1406Loretta
1407Lou
1408Lucas
1409Lula
1410Maggie
1411Marie
1412Mathilda
1413Max
1414Melanie
1415Merlin
1416Michel
1417Mickey
1418Mike
1419Miranda
1420Molly
1421Morgana
1422Nathan
1423Ned
1424Nelson
1425Osama
1426Pablo
1427Peggy Sue
1428Perseus
1429Phil
1430Randy
1431Rebecca
1432Richard
1433Richter
1434Ricki
1435Robert
1436Romy
1437Rose
1438Rumpelstiltskin
1439Saber
1440Sailor
1441Savannah
1442Sera
1443Shrek
1444Stanley
1445Steven
1446Stu
1447Susan
1448Tal
1449Tarzan
1450Terence
1451Tomas
1452Trisha
1453Tutankhamen
1454Vincent
1455Will
1456Zandalee
1457Zeus
1458
1459$passive
1460a small wooden box arrives on the doorstep
1461a virulent, dreadful flu breaks out
1462an unusual set of circumstances brings unexpected success
1463another love affair is discovered
1464his behavior turns sinister
1465his date was a complete disaster
1466his life starts to fall apart
1467it will grant them a million dollars
1468life does not always deliver what is expected
1469no taboo is left unexplored
1470one wrong move turns their weekend getaway into a deadly fight for survival
1471the wedding approaches
1472their love lives interconnect
1473their quiet life is upended
1474their relationship is tested by the pressures of war
1475their sex tape has gone missing
1476a dark and ominous change begins to take over
1477the phone rings
1478their relationships become complicated and deceitful
1479her family is murdered
1480she gets cursed with a powerful entity
1481the secrets come back to haunt them
1482new experiences help her learn the differences between sex and love
1483the biggest diamond heist ever committed is in motion
1484an unsettling presence emerges
1485an energy experiment goes haywire
1486a rash of massive hurricanes rips across North America
1487her cherished local library is abruptly set for demolition
1488ancient codes hidden within the Torah reveal the secrets of global events
1489their trek takes a surprising turn
1490a mass hysteria of unknown origins causes parents to turn violently on their own kids
1491the wedding will have to wait
1492their predicament grows more dire
1493their cave is destroyed
1494a devastating illness threatens to end Evan Lake's career in the C.I.A.
1495their lives become more complicated than they anticipated
1496an American navy ship is sunk by a Japanese submarine
1497there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community
1498the enchanted lives of a couple in a secluded forest are brutally shattered
1499strange, mysterious events occur
1500a town is struck by a meteorite
1501the fallout is catastrophic
1502the lorry has an accident
1503his career is destroyed in a sex scandal
1504old wounds threaten to break their new found relationship
1505romance blooms
1506the fun begins
1507love can conquer all in a dangerous new world
1508[firstname]'s life collapses
1509infinite possibilities arise
1510the journey quickly turns into a settling of old scores
1511
1512$descriptor
1513a mid-life crisis burdened
1514after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover
1515after being estranged from his family for a decade
1516after her family is murdered
1517after his wife is assaulted
1518bored with his existence
1519born into an all-female cult
1520bound by a shared destiny
1521dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission
1522for legal reasons
1523half-human and half-machine
1524haunted by the patients he failed to save
1525in a troubled marriage
1526known only as [firstname]
1527on assignment in the Australian outback
1528separated from his wife and children
1529son of Zeus
1530troubled with guy-problems
1531upon arriving to a small town
1532when the passengers seize control
1533who are believed to possess the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts
1534who can contact spirits
1535who can see into the future
1536who hates her job, her students, and her co-workers
1537who have been friends since high school
1538who is labeled a heretic by a monk
1539who is the unlikeliest of role models
1540who is trying to clear his name
1541who lives with her mean foster mom
1542who makes excuses for his uncaring nature
1543who seeks their deaths
1544who served during the Battle of Okinawa
1545who threatens their marriage and their lives
1546who's in Bangkok to pull off a series of jobs
1547whom Max instantly dislikes
1548
1549$phrase
1550No!
1551No.
1552Oh.
1553Ow!
1554Bam!
1555Eat.
1556Hey!
1557Huh?
1558No'?
1559Sir?
1560Boss!
1561Crap.
1562Kozo!
1563Okay.
1564Sure.
1565Well?
1566Yeah?
1567Yeah.
1568Blood?
1569Break!
1570Gimme.
1571Quick!
1572Rikuo!
1573Rikuo?
1574What?!
1575Chieko?
1576He did?
1577I fell.
1578I know.
1579Thanks.
1580Uncle'!
1581Brother!
1582Eat. . .
1583Get him!
1584Go away.
1585Hashida!
1586Help me!
1587Hey. . .
1588Hold it!
1589Hot tea!
1590I'm out!
1591My wife.
1592Nothing.
1593Shut up.
1594Siddown!
1595Sure is.
1596Take it!
1597Tell me.
1598Tell us!
1599Uncle' .
1600Welcome.
1601Whiskey!
1602Who did?
1603You are?
1604A needle!
1605Boss. . .
1606Fuck you!
1607Hey, you!
1608Hold him!
1609Ok, babe.
1610Sit down!
1611Sit down.
1612Somebody!
1613Take two.
1614Well. . .
1615What. . .
1616And works.
1617Come here.
1618Excuse me.
1619Good luck.
1620Got money?
1621I'm bored!
1622I'm ready.
1623I'm sorry!
1624I'm sorry.
1625Ishimatsu!
1626Like what?
1627Of course.
1628Ogura. . .
1629Pull back!
1630Slow down!
1631Well done!
1632About what?
1633All's well?
1634All's well.
1635Croquettes?
1636Croquettes.
1637Cut it out!
1638Damn right!
1639Damn right.
1640Go get him.
1641Go on, eat.
1642Masato. . .
1643More chips.
1644No bullets!
1645No bullets.
1646No problem.
1647Sure, Boss.
1648That's you.
1649Until when?
1650Who did it?
1651Yeah, sure.
1652Your money.
1653Brother. . .
1654Called away?
1655Hashida. . .
1656He's fucked.
1657Hey, Chieko!
1658However. . .
1659I got lucky.
1660Is that all?
1661Oh, ice. . .
1662So now what?
1663Talk to him?
1664Uncle' . . .
1665We're going!
1666Yo, Brother.
1667You bastard!
1668Duty calls' .
1669Hey, Brother.
1670Huh, Brother?
1671I don't know.
1672I don't mind.
1673I'll do that.
1674Keep it down.
1675Oh, shit. . .
1676Or how lucky.
1677This asshole.
1678Uh. . . okay.
1679Welcome home.
1680What's wrong?
1681A bad kid. . .
1682Come on, sing!
1683Excuse me. . .
1684Finish me off!
1685He's not here.
1686Hey, Watanabe!
1687Hold him down.
1688How do you do.
1689I'm Ishimatsu.
1690Mr. Ishimatsu!
1691Piece of cake.
1692Say something.
1693Tezuka's dead.
1694Thanks. ' Bye.
1695Turning me in.
1696Until you die.
1697Wait a minute!
1698Where'd he go?
1699Yeah. So what?
1700You just wait!
1701You're hungry.
1702Your coat. . .
1703And I'm hungry!
1704Cold, ain't it.
1705Excuse him. . .
1706Hey, guard. . .
1707I'll handle it.
1708I'm out of. . .
1709Last month. . .
1710Listen to this!
1711Man, it's cold!
1712Move this shit!
1713Okay, okay. . .
1714Okay, then. . .
1715Out of bullets!
1716Perfect timing!
1717So, Chieko. . .
1718Take his thumb.
1719This is my Bro.
1720Was it Imamura?
1721We're going in.
1722What the fuck!?
1723Bullshit, Rikuo.
1724Don't be stupid!
1725Get him a drink!
1726I'll do my best.
1727I'm getting out.
1728I'm sorry, Boss.
1729It's in the way.
1730Look after them.
1731Thanks, Brother.
1732That's bullshit.
1733The bastard. . .
1734Time for a piss.
1735Uncle' Narimura?
1736What, Ishimatsu?
1737Who's in charge?
1738You old bitch. '
1739You want to die?
174080 over 50 at 95.
1741Buy some clothes.
1742Call Head Office!
1743Can you save him?
1744Come on, open up!
1745Croquettes it is.
1746Damned if I know.
1747I don't think so.
1748Ishimatsu's here.
1749Night, beautiful.
1750No, both of them.
1751Open up, damn it!
1752So it's my fault?
1753Something to eat!
1754That asshole. . .
1755That's how it is.
1756That's right. . .
1757That's the truth.
1758The old man, too.
1759To a hot spring?!
1760What did you say?
1761What do you want?
1762Yeah? Ok, thanks.
1763Come and sit down!
1764Come here, I said.
1765I didn't say that.
1766I'll wait for you.
1767Ishimatsu's right.
1768It doesn't add up.
1769Just a minute. . .
1770Just like us, huh?
1771Just rice and tea.
1772Mr. Sawada's okay.
1773Sit the fuck down!
1774Someone fucked up.
1775Spill it, Hashida.
1776Stuff that, Rikuo.
1777Thanks for coming.
1778The right one. . .
1779They're both here.
1780Uh, excuse me. . .
1781We've got trouble.
1782What's the matter?
1783Born of women, even
1784car from out front?
1785cause you're smart.
1786Do you want to eat?
1787Don't be like that.
1788Go ' huh' yourself!
1789He's a yakuza boss.
1790How about I mess up
1791I don't know, Boss.
1792I owe you for that.
1793I'll do what I can.
1794I'm sorry, 'Uncle!'
1795If that happened, I
1796It's Mr. Ishimatsu!
1797Let's have a drink.
1798A bit more.
1799about your wounds.
1800After you.
1801All of us.
1802all over the world.
1803All right.
1804An hour, day, week.
1805and secure the exit.
1806And what is the Hive?
1807And you?
1808Are you done yet?
1809Are you okay?
1810Are you...
1811Back off.
1812Back...
1813Because l'm busy.
1814Blow me.
1815But they're not.
1816But?
1817Can we go now?
1818Checkmate.
1819Come on!
1820Come on! Go, go, go!
1821Come on.
1822Come with me.
1823Damn you.
1824Déjà vu, anyone?
1825Dining Hall B.
1826Do what?
1827Don't do this to me!
1828Don't let go!
1829Don't touch me! Stop!
1830Down! Get down!
1831from before this?
1832from walking around.
1833Fuck it.
1834Fuck!
1835Full power.
1836Genetic.
1837get away with this.
1838Get off!
1839Get off! Get off!
1840Give me a hand.
1841Go on up! Move it!
1842Go on!
1843Go!
1844Go! Go! l can manage!
1845Good.
1846Got it.
1847Gotcha!
1848Great.
1849Halon!
1850have been activated.
1851He's fine.
1852Hello?
1853Hello? Hello?
1854Help!
1855Her defenses are down.
1856Here, give me a hand.
1857Here.
1858Hey, wait.
1859Hey. You okay?
1860Hold on!
1861How do you kill them?
1862J.D.
1863Jesus Christ! Hold it!
1864Jesus!
1865Jumpy?
1866Jumpy.
1867Just do it now!
1868Just do it.
1869Kaplan, are you okay?
1870Kaplan?
1871Keep going.
1872l can't see!
1873l can't.
1874l don't blame you.
1875l don't know.
1876l don't understand!
1877l failed all of them.
1878l failed.
1879l just can't.
1880l mean it!
1881l said l'm fine.
1882l said stay back!
1883l shot her five times.
1884l told you, l'm a cop!
1885l want you to go.
1886l'll get the virus.
1887l'm afraid things are
1888l'm fine.
1889l'm not dead yet.
1890l'm not losing you.
1891l'm on it.
1892Lab coats, badges.
1893Let me out!
1894Let me see.
1895Let's do it.
1896Let's open that door.
1897Let's pack it up.
1898Lie still. Lie still!
1899Like you.
1900Lisa.
1901Listen to me.
1902ln or out?
1903Look, look at this.
1904lsn't that right?
1905lt's a dead end.
1906lt's cold in here.
1907lt's coming back!
1908lt's gone.
1909lt's not there.
1910lt's on the train
1911Matt!
1912Medic! Medic!
1913Modeled after
1914Move it.
1915Move up.
1916Move!
1917Move.
1918Name it.
1919No pressure, guys.
1920No. Nothing.
1921Nothing ever changes.
1922Now!
1923of the Red Queen.
1924Oh, God!
1925Oh, my God.
1926Okay?
1927Open the doors!
1928Please.
1929Poor bastards.
1930Power's down.
1931Proof of the research
1932Pull me back inside!
1933Quickly, everyone!
1934Quiet.
1935Rain? Rain.
1936Ready? There we go.
1937Report now.
1938Report.
1939Right?
1940Running the bypass.
1941Sealed the Hive
1942She bit me, man.
1943she can reboot.
1944She was right.
1945She's crazy.
1946She's gonna fry.
1947Shit!
1948Shit. Okay.
1949Show them.
1950Sir, halon levels
1951So do it.
1952So how was she
1953so l had to fry her.
1954So let's move it.
1955So we wait.
1956someone l never met.
1957Son of a bitch!
1958Spence?
1959Stand clear!
1960Start it up.
1961Stay down.
1962Stop it!
1963Stop it! Stop!
1964Thank you! God!
1965Thank you.
1966That homicidal bitch
1967That's bullshit!
1968That's it.
1969That's lucky.
1970That's wide enough.
1971the fuck off.
1972The illegal kind.
1973The initial charge
1974The mansion above us
1975the side effects.
1976The truth.
1977There's a cure!
1978There's a cure.
1979There's no way
1980they would've seen
1981They're everywhere.
1982They're late.
1983To someone.
1984Understand?
1985Viral.
1986Wait.
1987we flip the switch.
1988We're leaving!
1989Well, try harder!
1990What about the cop?
1991What about this?
1992What are you doing?
1993What happened here?
1994What is it?
1995What is that?
1996What was that?
1997What?
1998What? What's wrong?
1999What's going on?
2000What's happening?
2001What's that?
2002Whatever they are,
2003Whatever they are?
2004When the time comes
2005when we're trapped
2006where you found me.
2007Which is?
2008Who are you?
2009Who's in there?
2010Who's the Red Queen?
2011Why not?
2012Working on it.
2013Yeah. You might want
2014You can't do this!
2015You got it!
2016You let them out.
2017You stay here.
2018You won't.
2019You're gonna be okay!
2020
2021$idiom
2022A Bit Much: More than is reasonable; a bit too much
2023A Bite at The Cherry: A good opportunity that isn’t available to everyone
2024A Busy Bee: A busy, active person who moves quickly from task to task.
2025A Cat Has Nine Lives: Cats seem to get away with dangerous things
2026A Cat in Gloves Catches No Mice: You can’t get what you need if you’re too careful.
2027A Cat Nap: A short sleep during the day
2028A Cold Day In July: (Something that) will never happen
2029A Cold Fish: Someone who is not often moved by emotions, who is regarded as being hard and unfeeling.
2030A Cut Above: Slightly better than
2031A Cut Below: Inferior to; somewhat lower in quality than
2032A Day Late And A Dollar Short: Too delayed and insignificant to have much effect
2033A Dog in The Manger: A person who selfishly prevent others from using, enjoying or profiting from something even though he/ she cannot use or enjoy it himself.
2034A Few Sandwiches Short Of A Picnic: Abnormally stupid, not really sane
2035A Good Deal: To a large extent, a lot
2036A Great Deal: To a very large extent
2037A Guinea Pig: Someone who is part of an experiment or trial
2038A Hair’s Breadth: A very small distance or amount
2039A Home Bird: Somebody who prefers to spend his social and free time at home.
2040A Hundred And Ten Percent: More than what seems to be the maximum
2041A Lame Duck: A person or enterprise (often a business) that is not a success and that has to be helped.
2042A Leg Up: An advantage, a boost
2043A Lemon: A vehicle that does not work properly
2044A Life Of Its Own: An indepdendent existence
2045A Little Bird Told Me: I don’t wish to divulge where I got the information
2046A Little Bird Told Me: I got this information from a source I cannot reveal.
2047A Little from Column A, a Little from Column B: A course of action drawing on several different ideas or possibilities
2048A Lone Wolf: Someone who is not very social with other people
2049A Lot on One’s Plate: A lot to do
2050A Million and One: Very many
2051A Notch Above: Superior to; higher in quality
2052A Penny for Your Thoughts: What are you thinking?
2053A Penny Saved is A Penny Earned: Every small amount helps to build one’s savings
2054A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: A visual presentation can communicate something very effectively
2055A Plum Job: An easy and pleasant job that also pays well
2056A Rare Bird: Somebody or something of a kind that one seldom sees.
2057A Scaredy-Cat: Someone who is excessively scared or afraid.
2058A Second Bite At The Cherry: A Second chance to do something
2059A Sight for Sore Eyes: Someone that you’re pleased to see
2060A Sitting Duck: A person or object in a vulnerable position that is easy to attack or injure.
2061A Snowball’s Chance in Hell: Little to no likelihood of occurrence or success
2062A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Fix something quickly, because if you don’t, it will just get more difficult to fix
2063A Stone’s Throw: A very short distance
2064A Storm in a Teacup: Unnecessary anger or worry about an unimportant or trivial matter
2065A Tall Order: A difficult task
2066A Week Is A Long Time In _____: In the field mentioned, the situation may change rapidly
2067About Time: Far past the desired time
2068About To: On the point of, occurring imminently
2069Above And Beyond: More than is expected or required
2070Above Board: Openly, without deceit. Honestly, reputably.
2071Above The Law: Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
2072Above The Salt: Of high standing or honor
2073Above Water: Not in extreme difficulty. Especially said of finances
2074Accident Of Birth: Luck in something due to family good fortune
2075Accident Waiting To Happen: A dangerous way of setting up or organizing something
2076According To Hoyle: Properly, in accordance with established procedures
2077Ace In The Hole: A hidden advantage
2078Ace Up One’s Sleeve: A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
2079Achilles’ Heel: The weak point of an otherwise powerful person or organization
2080Acid Test: A crucial event that determines the worth of something
2081Acknowledge The Corn: Admit to a mistake, especially a small one; point out one’s own shortcomings, or another’s
2082Acquired Taste: Something one learns to appreciate only after trying it repeatedly
2083Across The Board: In relation to all categories, for everyone
2084Across The Pond: On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
2085Act High and Mighty: Be arrogant, presume that one is better than others
2086Act Of Congress: Hard to get, said of authorization
2087Act One’s Age: To be mature, not childish
2088Actions Speak Louder Than Words: One’s character and intentions are shown more accurately by one’s actions than by one’s words.
2089Add Fuel To The Fire: Worsen already existing tension
2090Add Insult To Injury: Compound a defeat with humiliation or mockery
2091Add Insult to Injury: Humiliate someone in addition to doing damage to him or her
2092After One’s Own Heart: Similar in a pleasing way
2093After The Fact: Too late; after something is completed or finalized
2094After The Lord Mayor’s Show (UK): Anticlimactic; occurring after something impressive
2095Against The Clock: Forced to hurry to meet a deadline
2096Against the Clock: In a very limited amount of time; with a shortage of time being the main problem
2097Against The Grain: Contrary to one’s natural inclinations
2098Against The Run Of Play: A typical of the way a game has been going
2099Age Before Beauty: Something said by a younger woman to an older one, for instance allowing her to pass through a doorway
2100Agree To Disagree: Accept or set aside a disagreement
2101Agreement In Principle: In a negotiation, an agreement in which not all details have been worked out
2102Aha Moment: Sudden realization, the point at which one suddenly understands something
2103Ahead Of One’s Time: Offering ideas not yet in general circulation; highly creative
2104Ahead Of The Curve: Innovative, devising new ideas in advance of others
2105Ahead Of The Curve: Offering ideas not yet in general circulation; highly creative
2106Ahead Of The Game: Making faster progress than anticipated; ahead of schedule
2107Air Rage: Angry behavior inside an airplane
2108Airy Fairy: whimsical, nonsensical, impractical
2109Albatross Around One’s Neck: Something from one’s past that acts as a hindrance
2110Alive and Kicking: In good health despite health problems
2111All Along: For the entire time something has been happening
2112All And Sundry: Everyone(separately) Each one.
2113All Bark And No Bite: Tending to make verbal threats but not deliver on them
2114All Bets Are Off: What seemed certain is now unclear
2115All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go: Prepared (with clothing or otherwise) for an event that does not occur
2116All Ears: Listening willingly, waiting for an explanation
2117All Eyes And Ears: Attentive
2118All Eyes Are On: Watching alertly or attentively. Having prominent eyes. Everyone is paying attention to
2119All Fur Coat And No Knickers: Superficially attractive, physically or otherwise
2120All Hands on Deck: Everyone must help.
2121All Hat And No Cattle: Pretentious, full of bluster
2122All Hell Breaks Loose: The situation becomes chaotic.
2123All In A Day’s Work (Excl.): That’s what I’m here for; although I have accomplished something, it is part of what I’m expected to do
2124All In Good Time: Eventually; at a more favorable time in the future. This phrase encourages one to be patient.
2125All in One Piece: Safely
2126All It’s Cracked Up To Be: As good as claims or reputation would suggest
2127All Mouth And No Trousers: Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance
2128All Over But The Shouting: Certain to end in a specific way
2129All Over Hell’S Half Acre: All over the place; everywhere.
2130All Over The Board: Everywhere, in many different locations
2131All Over The Map: Everywhere; in many different locations
2132All Over The Place: Everywhere; in many different locations
2133All Rights Reserved: Said of a published work; all reproduction rights are asserted by the copyright holder
2134All Roads Lead to Rome: There is more than one effective way to do something; many different methods will produce the same result
2135All Set: Ready, prepared, finished
2136All Sizzle And No Steak: Failing to live up to advance promotion or reputation
2137All Talk and No Trousers: Prone to empty boasts
2138All That Jazz: Similar things, similar qualities, et cetera
2139All The Marbles: The entire prize or reward
2140All The Rage: Very fashionable
2141All the Rage: Very much in fashion
2142All The Same: Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.
2143All The Tea In China: Great wealth, a large payment
2144All Things Being Equal: In the event that all aspects of a situation remain the same
2145All Things Considered: Taking all factors into consideration
2146All Thumbs: Clumsy
2147All Told: With everything taken into consideration
2148All Very Well: True to a certain extent
2149All Wet: Completely mistaken
2150Along The Lines Of: In general accordance with, in the same general direction as
2151Amateur Hour: A display of incompetence
2152Amber Gambler: Someone who accelerates to try to cross an intersection before a traffic light turns red
2153Amber Nectar: Beer
2154American Dream (The): The belief among Americans that hard work leads to material success
2155An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Eating healthy foods will keep one from getting sick (and needing to see a doctor)
2156An Axe: To Grind A grievance, a disagreement with someone that justifies confrontation.
2157An Early Bird: A person who gets up early in the morning, or who starts work earlier than others.
2158An Eye for an Eye: Justice in which reparation or vengeance exactly matches the harm caused to the victim
2159An Offer One Can’t Refuse: An extremely attractive offer
2160Ancient History: Something, such as a disagreement, that happened long ago and ought to be forgotten
2161And All That: Et cetera, and so on.
2162And Change: And an additional amount of money that’s less than the next round number
2163And Counting: And the number just mentioned is increasing (or decreasing)
2164And His Mother: An intensifier for an inclusive noun or phrase such as everyone, everybody
2165And So Forth: Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner, etc.
2166And So On: Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner, etc.
2167And The Like: And other similar items, etc.
2168And Then Some: And even more than what has just been mentioned
2169Angel’s Advocate: Someone who takes a positive outlook on an idea or proposal
2170Angle For: Aim toward something, try to obtain something, often indirectly or secretly
2171Another Nail In One’s Coffin: Something that leads to someone’s death, literally or figuratively.
2172Answer Back: Respond impertinently; to talk back.
2173Ants In Your Pants: Restlessness
2174Any Port in a Storm: If you’re in trouble, you’ll turn to anything that improves the situation.
2175Any Tom, Dick or Harry: Any ordinary person
2176Apple of One’s Eye: A favorite person or thing, a person especially valued by someone
2177Apple of Someone’s Eye: The person that someone loves most of all and is very proud of
2178Apples and Oranges: Of two different classes, not comparable
2179Apples and Oranges: Of two different classes, not comparable
2180Arm Candy: An attractive woman accompanying a powerful or famous man at a social event
2181Armed to the Teeth: Carrying many weapons
2182Around the Clock: At all times
2183As American as Apple Pie: Very or typically American
2184As Far as I Can Throw (someone): Only slightly
2185As Fit as A Fiddle: To be healthy and physically fit
2186As Pale as A Ghost: Extremely pale
2187As Pale as Death: Extremely pale
2188As Poor as a Church Mouse: Very poor
2189As Red as A Cherry: Very red
2190Asleep at the Wheel (Switch): not paying attention to one’s work; not doing one’s job diligently.
2191At Death’s Door: Very near death
2192At Each Other’s Throats: Constantly and strongly arguing
2193At Loggerheads: In a state of persistent disagreement
2194At Loggerheads: In a state of persistent disagreement.
2195At Sixes and Sevens: Someone is in a state of confusion or not very well organized.
2196At the Drop of a Hat: Spontaneously, suddenly
2197At the Eleventh Hour: It happens when it is almost too late.
2198At the End of One’s Rope (Tether): Running out of endurance or patience
2199At the End of the Day: In the final analysis; when all is said and done
2200At Wit’s End: Frustrated because all measures to deal with something have failed
2201Babe In Arms: A baby being carried
2202Babe In The Woods: An innocent, naive person
2203Babe Magnet: A man to whom women are attracted
2204Baby Blues: Blue eyes.
2205Baby Boomer: A person born in the years following World War II, when there was a temporary marked increase in the birth rate
2206Babysitter Test: An evaluation of the ease of use of household appliances, especially remote control devices
2207Back And Forth: Dialogue, negotiations
2208Back At You: Same to you (used to return a greeting or insult)
2209Back Burner (On The): Not urgent; set aside until later
2210Back Forty: Remote, inaccessible land
2211Back in the Day: Formerly, when I was younger, in earlier times
2212Back Of Beyond: A remote location
2213Back Office: Support services for a business
2214Back on One’s Feet: Physically healthy again
2215Back the Wrong Horse: To support the losing side
2216Back to Square One: Back to the start
2217Back to Square One: Forced to begin something again
2218Back to the Drawing Board: Forced to begin something again
2219Back to the Salt Mine(s): We have to go back to work.
2220Back to the Salt Mines: It’s time for me (us) to go back to work
2221Backing and Filling: Delaying a decision by making small changes or arguing about small details
2222Backseat Driver: A passenger in a car who gives unwanted advice to the driver is called a backseat driver.
2223Backseat Driver: Someone who likes to give (often annoying) advice to the driver of a car, or the leader of some other enterprise
2224Bad Apple: A discontented, trouble making, or dishonest person
2225Bad Blood: Enmity or hatred that stems from something in the past
2226Bad Egg: Someone who is not to be trusted
2227Bad Taste In One’s Mouth: Unease, a feeling that something unspecified is wrong in a situation
2228Bag of Tricks: A set of methods or resources
2229Bail Out: To rescue someone from a bad situation, to shield someone from the consequences of his or her actions
2230Ball and Chain: 1. One’s spouse (derogatory but often affectionate); 2. an ongoing burden
2231Ballpark Figure: A rough estimate
2232Bang for Your Buck: Value for money
2233Bang for Your Buck: Value for your money
2234Bang One’s Head Against the Wall (Against a Brick Wall):Try repeatedly to do something without making progress
2235Banner Year: A year marked by strong successes
2236Baptism by Fire: A difficult task given right after one has assumed new responsibilities
2237Bar Fly (or Barfly): Someone who spends much of his or her time in bars
2238Bare One’s Heart (Soul): To confess one’s deepest secrets
2239Bark Up the Wrong Tree: Pursue a mistaken approach or belief; be wrong in a course of action
2240Basket Case: So upset or stunned that one is unable to function; in a hopeless condition
2241Bat/Play for Both Teams: To be bisexual.
2242Bat/Play for the Other Team: To be homosexual.
2243Batten Down the Hatches: Prepare for a storm
2244Batten Down the Hatches: Prepare for a storm
2245Be A Barrel of Laughs: To be fun, funny, and pleasant.
2246Be A Cold Day In Hell: (Something that) will never happen
2247Be An Item: Two people are an item when they are having a romantic relationship
2248Be Footloose and Fancy-Free: To be free of responsibilities, including romantic commitments
2249Be Head Over Heels (In love): Be in love with somebody very much
2250Be in Seventh Heaven: Extremely happy
2251Be in Two Minds (about something): To not be certain about something, or to have difficulty in making a decision
2252Be Like Chalk and Cheese: Things or people who are very different and have nothing in common
2253Be Lovey – Dovey: Expressing your love in public by constantly kissing and hugging
2254Be on the Mend: Be improving after an illness
2255Be Snowed Under: Be extremely busy with work or things to do
2256Bean Counters: Accountants, finance professionals in an organization
2257Bean Counters: Accountants, finance professionals in an organization
2258Beat Around the Bush: To speak in a roundabout way in order to avoid confronting an unpleasant topic
2259Beat Someone To The Draw: To accomplish or obtain something more quickly than someone else
2260Beat Someone to the Punch: Do something before or faster than someone else
2261Beat the Drum for (Something): Speak in favor of something to try to generate support
2262Beauty Is Only Skin Deep: External appearance is a superficial basis for judging someone
2263Bed of Roses: A comfortable situation
2264Bedroom Eyes: An expression of the eyes that seems to invite sex
2265Bee in One’s Bonnet: Someone who has a bee in their bonnet has an idea which constantly occupies their thoughts.
2266Beggar Thy Neighbor: To do something beneficial for oneself without worrying about how it affects others
2267Behind the Eight (or 8) Ball: At a serious disadvantage
2268Behind the Scenes: In a way not apparent to the public
2269Behind the Times: Old-fashioned
2270Bell the Cat: Take on a difficult or impossible task
2271Bells And Whistles: Attractive but unnecessary features of a product
2272Belly Laugh: Loud, hearty laughter
2273Bend an Elbow: Drink alcoholic beverages at a tavern
2274Best (Greatest) Thing Since Sliced Bread: An innovative development
2275Best of Both Worlds: Combining two qualities that are usually separate
2276Bet One’s Bottom Dollar (On Something): Be certain that something will happen
2277Bet the Farm: Risk everything; spend all one’s money on something in hopes of success
2278Better late Than Never: It implies that a belated achievement is better than not reaching a goal at all.
2279Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Caught between two undesirable options
2280Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: In a difficult position
2281Beyond the Pale: Too morally or socially extreme to accept
2282Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt: Absolutely certain
2283Big Apple: An informal name for New York City
2284Big Brother: Government, viewed as an intrusive force in the lives of citizens; government spying
2285Big Cheese: An important person in a company or organization
2286Big Deal: An important event or accomplishment
2287Big Fish: An important person
2288Big Picture: A wide perspective; a broad view of something
2289Big time: If you do something big time, you do it to a great degree.
2290Bird’s-Eye View: A view from above; a broad perspective on something
2291Birds of a Feather: People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.
2292Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: Try to do more than one is capable of doing
2293Bite the Bullet: To do something even though it involves pain, discomfort, or difficulty
2294Bite the Hand That Feeds You: Act badly toward someone who has helped you
2295Bitter Pill to Swallow: An unpleasant fact that one must accept
2296Black and White: A clear distinction between good and bad, positive and negative
2297Black Eye: A mark of shame
2298Black Sheep: A person who does not fit into a group, especially a family
2299Black-and-Blue: Bruised, showing signs of having been physically harmed
2300Blank Check: Permission to spend or do whatever one wishes; carte blanche
2301Blind Date: When two people who have never seen each other before go on a date
2302Blinded by Love: When a person is so madly in love with somebody that they can’t see the person’s faults or negative characteristics
2303Blood and Thunder: A dramatic, spectacular performance
2304Blow Away the Cobwebs: If something blows away the cobwebs, it makes you feel more lively and refreshes your ideas.
2305Blow Hot and Cold: Shift one’s level of enthusiasm repeatedly
2306Blow Off Steam: To express anger and frustration in a way that does no damage
2307Blow One’s Stack: To lose one’s temper and explode in anger
2308Blow One’s Top: Lose one’s temper
2309Blow the Cobwebs Away (or Out of Something): Make space for fresh ideas, encourage something new
2310Blow the Whistle: Reporting an illegal or unacceptable activity to the authorities
2311Blow Up: Explode
2312Blow Your Own Trumpet: Brag; emphasize one’s own contributions
2313Blue Blood (adj. blue-blooded): Person of aristocratic background
2314Blue Eyed Boy: A person who is a favorite of those in authority; someone whose mistakes are forgiven
2315Blue Light Special: 1. a temporary sale at a discount store. 2. a traffic stop by the police.
2316Bob’s Your Uncle: The rest is easy; you’re almost finished
2317Bolt From the Blue: Something completely unexpected
2318Bone Dry: Completely dry, totally without moisture
2319Born on The Wrong Side of the Blanket: Born to parents who were not married
2320Borrow Trouble: Take needless risks, invite problems
2321Bottom of the Barrel: Low-quality choices
2322Boy Toy: A young man who is the lover of an older, often wealthier woman (see toyboy)
2323Boys will be Boys: A phrase of resignation used when boys get into trouble or are stereotypically reckless or rowdy
2324Brainstorm: To generate many ideas quickly
2325Break a Leg: Good luck! This is used for a stage performer-or for anyone else who is about to give some kind of a performance, such as an important speech
2326Break Out in A Cold Sweat: To perspire from fever or anxiety
2327Break the Bank: Exhaust one’s financial resources
2328Break The Ice: To get something started, particularly by means of a social introduction or conversation
2329Break up/ Split up (With Somebody): End the relationship
2330Bring Home the Bacon: Earn money for one’s family
2331Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight: Underequipped or unprepared
2332Brush Under the Carpet: Attempt to temporarily conceal a problem or error
2333Bucket List: Things you want to see or do before you die
2334Bull in a China Shop: A clumsy or tactless person
2335Bump in the Road: A temporary problem, a small setback
2336Bundle Up: Put on lots of warm clothing
2337Burn One’s Bridges: Leave a job or a relationship on such bad terms that one does not stay in contact
2338Burn the Candle at Both Ends: To work too hard, with possible bad consequences for one’s health
2339Burn the Candle at Both Ends: Work very long hours
2340Burn the Midnight Oil: To work late into the night
2341Burn the Midnight Oil: Working late into the night
2342Bury (Hide) One’s Head In the Sand: Ignoring something that’s obviously wrong, not facing reality
2343Bury the Hatchet: Make peace, agree to end a dispute
2344Business as Usual: A normal situation (whether related to business or not), typically restored after some change
2345Busman’s Holiday (UK): A working vacation
2346Busman’s Holiday: A vacation where you do the same thing you do at work, a working vacation
2347Busted Flush: A failure, someone or something that seemed promising but did not develop well
2348Butter Wouldn’t Melt in (Someone’s): Mouth This person is cool in manner, prim and proper
2349Buy a Pig in a Poke: To buy something with no prior inspection
2350Buy Time: Cause a delay in something with the aim of improving one’s position
2351By a Whisker: By a very short distance
2352By All Means: Of course, certainly
2353By Hook or by Crook: By some possibly dishonest means
2354By the Skin of One’s Teeth: Barely escaping disaster
2355By Word of Mouth: Via personal communications rather than written media
2356Call a Spade a Spade: To speak frankly and directly about a problem
2357Call It a Day: Decide that one has worked enough on something for the day
2358Call It a Night: End an evening’s activities and go home
2359Call the Shots: Make the important decisions in an organization
2360Call the Tune: Making important decisions and controlling a situation.
2361Can’t See the Forest for the Trees: Is unable to maintain a wider perspective
2362Can’t Swing A Dead Cat In (Place): Without Hitting A (Thing) There are many examples of [thing] in this [place].
2363Carrot-and-Stick (Approach): A tactic in which rewards are offered, but there is also the threat of punishment
2364Carry a Torch (for): To continue to be in love with someone even after a relationship has ended
2365Carry Coals To Newcastle: Supply something that is unneeded; engage in useless labor
2366Carry the Can: To take the blame for something one did not do
2367Cash In One’s Chips: 1. To take advantage of a quick profit 2. To die
2368Cash-Strapped: In need of money
2369Cast the First Stone: To be the first to criticize or attack someone
2370Castle in the Air: An impractical plan
2371Cat Fight: A fight between two women
2372Cat Got Your Tongue?: Don’t you have anything to say?
2373Cat on a hot tin roof: Be extremely nervous
2374Cat-and-Mouse (adj.): In a toying way; playful in an unpleasant way
2375Cat’s Paw: A person being used by someone else, a tool
2376Catch One’s Death of Cold: To become very ill (with a cold/flu etc.)
2377Catch Some Rays: To sit or lie outside in the sun
2378Catch Someone’s Eye: Attract someone’s attention
2379Catch-22: A difficult situation from which there is no escape because options for avoiding it involve contradictions
2380Caught Red-Handed: Apprehended while committing a crime
2381Champagne taste on a beer budget: Expensive or extravagant tastes or preferences that are beyond one’s economic means.
2382Change Horses in Midstream: Change plans or leaders in the middle of a process
2383Change of Heart: A change in one’s opinion or outlook
2384Change One’s Tune: To alter one’s opinion about something.
2385Changing of the Guard: A change in leadership at an organization
2386Chase Rainbows: To pursue unrealistic goals
2387Cheap Shot: An unfair attack; a statement that unfairly attacks someone’s weakness
2388Cherry-Pick: To present evidence selectively to one’s own advantage
2389Cherry-Pick: To select the best or most desirable
2390Chew the Fat: Chat for a considerable length of time
2391Chickens Come Home To Roost: The negative consequences of previous actions reveal themselves
2392Child’s Play: A very easy task
2393Chill Out: Do something that helps them to calm down and relax for a while.
2394Chin Music: Meaningless talk
2395Chin Up/ Keep Your Chin Up: Cheer up; try to be cheerful and strong
2396Chip off the Old Block: Someone who resembles a direct ancestor, usually the father
2397Chomp (Champ) at the Bit: Be eager to do something
2398Chomp at the Bit: To be eager to do something
2399Chop Chop: Quickly, without delay
2400Chop Shop: A shop where stolen cars are disassembled for parts
2401Chuck a Wobbly: To act in an emotional way
2402Circle the Wagons: To prepare as a group to defend against attack, adopt a defensive posture
2403Claim to Fame: Unusual feature or offering
2404Clean Up Nicely: Look good when one is dressed up. Usually said of women
2405Clear the Air: Defuse tension, be honest about conflict so as to reduce it
2406Clip Someone’s Wings: Reduce someone’s privileges or freedom
2407Close, But No Cigar: You are very close but not quite correct.
2408Cock and Bull Story: A far-fetched story, probably untrue
2409Cock-A-Hoop: Elated, excited
2410Cold Day in Hell: A condition for something that would be extremely unlikely to occur
2411Come By Something Honestly: Acquire something honestly, or inherit it
2412Come Clean: To confess; to admit to wrongdoing
2413Come Hell or High Water: No matter what happens
2414Come Out in the Wash: To be resolved with no lasting negative effect
2415Come Out of the Closet: Reveal a secret about oneself, usually that one is gay (homosexual)
2416Come Out Swinging: Respond to something very aggressively
2417Come Rain and Shine: Do regularly, whatever the circumstances
2418Come to Grips With: To acknowledge a problem as a prelude to dealing with it
2419Come to Terms With (Something): Feel acceptance toward something bad that has happened
2420Coming Down the Pike: Likely to occur in the near future
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2422Cook Someone’s Goose: To insure someone’s defeat, to frustrate someone’s plans
2423Cook Up a Storm: Cook a great deal of food
2424Cooking Up a Storm: Cooking a great deal of food
2425Cool as A Cucumber: Calm and composed even in difficult or frustrating situations; self-possessed
2426Cool Cat: Someone who has the respect of their peers in a young, casual way.
2427Cool Your Heels: Wait
2428Couch Potato: A lazy person who watches a great deal of television
2429Crash a Party: To attend a party without being invited
2430Crickets: Silence
2431Cross to Bear: A problem one must deal with over a long time, a heavy burden
2432Crunch the Numbers: Do calculations before making a decision or prediction
2433Crunch Time: A period of high pressure when one has to work hard to finish something
2434Cry Over Spilt (USA: Spilled): Milk To waste energy moaning about something that has already happened
2435Cry Wolf (verb): To issue a false alarm, to ask for help when none is needed
2436Cry Your Eyes Out: Cry hard for a very long time
2437Cry Your Eyes Out: Cry hard for a very long time
2438Curiosity Killed The Cat: Stop asking questions, don’t be too curious
2439Cut (Someone) To the Quick: To deeply hurt someone emotionally
2440Cut Corners: Economize by reducing quality; take shortcuts
2441Cut It Fine: To do something at the last moment
2442Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face: To act in a proud way that ultimately damages your own cause
2443Cut Someone Some Slack: Avoid treating someone strictly or severely
2444Cut the Gordian Knot: To solve a complex problem in a simple way
2445Cut the Mustard: Do something adequately
2446Cut to the Chase: Get to the point; explain the most important part of something quickly; skip the preliminaries
2447Cut Your Teeth on Something: To learn basic skills in a field
2448Cutting-Edge: Very novel, innovative
2449Da Man (Slang): An accomplished or skillful person. Generally used in the compliment “”You da man!””
2450Dance to Someone’s Tune: Consistently follow someone’s directions or influence
2451Dance with the Devil: Knowingly do something immoral
2452Dark Horse: A surprise candidate or competitor, especially one who comes from behind to make a strong showing
2453Darken Someone’s Door (Step): Make an unwanted visit to someone’s home
2454Dead Ahead: Directly ahead, either in a literal or a figurative sense
2455Dead as the Dodo: Completely extinct; totally gone
2456Dead Eye: A good shooter, a good marksman
2457Dead Heat: An exact tie in a race or competition
2458Dead of Winter: The coldest, darkest part of winter
2459Dead ringer: Very similar in appearance
2460Dead Run: Running as fast as possible
2461Dead Shot: A good shooter, a good marksman
2462Deep Pockets: The new owner has deep pockets, so fans are hoping the football team will improve next year with new players
2463Deliver the Goods: Provide what is expected
2464Devil’s Advocate: Someone who argues a point not out of conviction, but in order to air various points of view
2465Dirty Look: A facial manner that signifies disapproval
2466Do 12-Ounce Curls: Drink beer
2467Dodge a Bullet: To narrowly escape disaster
2468Doesn’t Amount to a Hill of Beans: Is unimportant, is negligible
2469Dog Days of the Summer: The hottest day of summer
2470Dog in the Manger: A person who prevents others from using something, even though the person himself or herself does not want it
2471Dog-and-Pony Show: A flashy presentation, often in a marketing context
2472Dog-Eat-Dog: Intensely competitive
2473Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk: Don’t worry about minor things.
2474Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Don’t be deceived by looks; don’t rely on looks when judging someone or something
2475Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Do not question the value of a gift. The expression comes from the practice of determining the age and health of a horse by looking at its teeth.
2476Double-Dip: Improperly get income from two different sources
2477Double-Edged Sword: Something that can be helpful or harmful; something beneficial that also has a downside
2478Down in the Dumps: Depressed, sad
2479Down the Road: In the future (in your lifetime)
2480Drag One’s Feet (or Heels): To do something reluctantly and slowly
2481Drag Your Feet: Do something very reluctantly; delay doing something
2482Drain the Lizard: Urinate
2483Draw a Blank: Be unable to remember something
2484Draw a Line in the Sand: Issue an ultimatum; specify an absolute limit in a conflict
2485Draw a Line Under (Something): To conclude something and move on to something else
2486Draw a Long Bow: Exaggerate, lie
2487Draw the Line: To set a limit to what one will accept
2488Dressed Up to the Nines: Someone is wearing very smart or glamorous clothes
2489Drink the Kool-Aid: Accept a set of ideas uncritically, often dangerous ones
2490Drive a Hard Bargain: To arrange a transaction so that it benefits oneself.
2491Drive a Hard Bargain: To negotiate effectively
2492Drive a Wedge Between: Try to split factions of a united group by introducing an issue on which they disagree
2493Drive Someone Up the Wall: Deeply irritate someone
2494Drop a Line: To write a letter or send an email
2495Drop the Ball: Fail to fulfill one’s responsibilities; make a mistake
2496Dry Run: A practice execution of a procedure
2497Dutch Courage: Alcohol drunk with the intention of working up the nerve to do something
2498Dutch Uncle: A highly critical person
2499Dyed-In-The-Wool (adj.): Consistent in an affiliation or opinion over a long period; inveterate
2500Eager beaver: The term eager beaver refers to a person who is hardworking and enthusiastic, sometimes considered overzealous.
2501Eagle-Eyed: Having sharp vision
2502Early Bird [noun or adjective]: Someone who does something prior to the usual time, or someone who gets up early.
2503Eat Crow: To admit one was wrong, and accept humiliation
2504Eat Humble Pie: To admit defeat or error, to accept humiliation
2505Eat Someone’s Lunch: Defeat someone thoroughly
2506Eat Your Heart Out!: (excl.) Go ahead, be jealous.
2507Eighty-Six (v.): 1) Discard, eliminate. 2) Throw someone out of a bar or store.
2508Elephant in the Room: A major problem that no one is talking about
2509Elevator Music: Pleasant but boring recorded music that is played in public places.
2510Elevator Pitch: A brief presentation of an idea, one short enough to be delivered in an elevator
2511Eleventh Hour: The last minute
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2532Even Steven: Owing nothing; tied (in a game)
2533Every Dog Has His (Its): Day Everyone has a moment of fame, power, or influence
2534Every Man and His Dog: Many people
2535Every Man for Himself: Pursue your own interests; don’t expect help from others.
2536Excused Boots: Allowed to avoid mandatory tasks
2537Face the Music: Dealing with consequences of one’s actions
2538Face the Music: To accept judgment or punishment
2539Fall for Something: Hook, Line, and Sinker To be completely deceived
2540Fall in Love with Somebody: Start feeling love towards somebody
2541Fall Off the Wagon: To begin using alcohol (or another problem substance) after quitting
2542Fall on One’s Sword: To accept blame; to sacrifice oneself
2543Fall Prey to: Be victimized by; be harmed by; be vulnerable to
2544Fancy Someone (British English): To find someone very attractive
2545Farther (On) Down the Road: Later, at some unspecified time
2546Farther (On) Down the Road: Later, at some unspecified time
2547Fashion-Forward: Tending to adopt new styles quickly
2548Fat Cat: A highly placed, well-paid executive
2549Father Figure: A mentor, a person who offers guidance
2550Feast Your Eyes On: To take great pleasure in looking at someone or something
2551Feather in One’s Cap: An achievement for which one is recognized; a noteworthy achievement
2552Feather One’s (Own) Nest: Use one’s influence or power improperly for financial gain
2553Feather One’s Nest: To take advantage of one’s position to benefit oneself
2554Fed Up With: Refusing to tolerate something any further; out of patience
2555Feel Like a Million Dollars: To feel great, to feel well and healthy.
2556Feel On Top of The World: To feel very healthy
2557Fell off a Truck: Probably stolen or illicitly obtained; said of something offered for sale to avoid discussing its origins
2558Fell off the Back of a Lorry: Probably stolen or illicitly obtained; said of something offered for sale to avoid discussing its origins
2559Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Temporary renown
2560Fifth Wheel: A superfluous person
2561Fight Fire with Fire: Use the same measures that are being used against you, even if they’re stronger than you would usually use
2562Fight Like Cat and Dog: Continually arguing with each other
2563Find One’s Voice: Become more confident in expressing oneself
2564Find Your Feet: To adjust to a new place or situation
2565Finger-Pointing: Blame; a situation within a group where each member attempts to blame others
2566Finger-Pointing: Blame; a situation within a group where each member attempts to blame others
2567Fire in the Belly: strong ambition
2568First In, Best Dressed: The first people to do something will have an advantage
2569Fish for Compliments: Try to manipulate people into praising you
2570Fish or Cut Bait (usually an exclamation): Make a decision or give someone else a chance
2571Fish Out of Water: A person who is in unfamiliar, confusing surroundings
2572Five-Finger Discount: Shoplifting
2573Flash in the Pan: A one-time occurrence, not a permanent phenomenon
2574Flat Broke: Having no money at all
2575Flat Out Like a Lizard: Drinking Very busy
2576Flesh and Blood: Blood relatives, close relatives
2577Flew the Coop: Left, escaped
2578Flip-Flop (v. or n.): To vacillate between two choices, to be indecisive
2579Fly by the Seat of One’s Pants: To improvise, to make decisions without planning or preparation
2580Fly High: Be very successful, especially temporarily
2581Fly Off The Handle: Lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly
2582Fly off the Handle: To become suddenly enraged
2583Follow In Someone’s Footsteps (Tracks): Follow the example laid down by someone else; supplant
2584Follow Your Heart: Rely on one’s deeper feelings and instincts when making a decision
2585Food for Thought: Something that makes you think carefully
2586For a Song: At very low cost
2587For a Song: At very low cost
2588For Crying Out Loud (excl.): An expression of extreme annoyance
2589For Xyz Reasons: For multiple reasons, not worth specifying individually
2590Foul Play: Crime, typically murder
2591Fourth Estate: The media and newspapers
2592Fox in the Henhouse (Chickenhouse): Someone who causes trouble
2593Freak Out: A wildly irrational reaction or spell of behavior
2594French Leave: Absence without permission
2595Freudian Slip: Accidental use of an incorrect word; a revealing slip of the tongue
2596From Pillar to Post: From one place to another, in a forced, random way
2597From Scratch: From individual ingredients, not using a prepared mix
2598From Soup to Nuts: Everything; from beginning to end
2599From the Bottom of One’s Heart: Sincerely and with deep feeling
2600FUBAR: Hopelessly ruined, not working, messed up.
2601Fuck (Or Screw) The Dog (Pooch): To make an embarrassing error
2602Full Fathom Five: Lost deep in the sea
2603Full of the Joys of Spring: Very happy, enthusiastic and full of energy
2604Game of Chicken: A conflict situation in which neither side will back down for fear of seeming cowardly (chicken)
2605Get A Charley Horse: To develop a cramp in the arm or the leg
2606Get A Word In Edgewise: Be able to say something while someone else is talking a lot
2607Get Along (with Someone): To have a satisfactory relationship
2608Get Bent Out of Shape: Become angry, upset
2609Get Carried Away: Become overly enthusiastic
2610Get In on the Ground Floor: Invest in or join something while it is still small
2611Get in Shape: Undertake a program of physical conditioning; exercise regularly
2612Get Off Scot Free: Be accused of wrongdoing but pay no penalty at all
2613Get Off Scot Free: Be accused of wrongdoing but pay no penalty at all
2614Get One’s Ducks in a Row: Have everything organized; get oneself organized
2615Get One’s Hands Dirty: To do the unpleasant parts of a job
2616Get Someone’s Goat: To irritate someone deeply
2617Get the Ball Rolling: Do something to begin a process
2618Get the Picture: Understand what’s happening
2619Get the Runaround: Be given an unclear or evasive answer to a question
2620Get the Sack, Be Sacked: To be fired
2621Get the Third Degree: To be questioned in great detail about something
2622Get To Grips With: To begin to understand and deal with something
2623Get Wind of: Hear about
2624Get With the Program: Figure out what everyone else already knows. Often used sarcastically, as a command
2625Give ’em Hell (often excl.): Express something passionately to a group
2626Give and Take: Negotiations, the process of compromise
2627Give Lip Service to: Talk about supporting something without taking any concrete action
2628Give Lip Service: to Talk about supporting something without taking any concrete action
2629Give One’s Two Cents (That’s My Two Cents): Offer an opinion, suggest something
2630Give Someone a Holler: Contact someone
2631Give Someone a Piece of Your Mind: Angrily tell someone what you think
2632Give Someone a Run for Their Money: Compete effectively with the leader in a particular field
2633Give Someone an Earful: angrily express an opinion to someone
2634Give Someone the Cold Shoulder: act hostile toward someone; to ignore, snub
2635Give Someone The Old Heave-Ho: Fire someone, remove someone from a group or team
2636Give Something a Whirl: Attempt something without being totally familiar with it
2637Give the Green Light: Approve something; allow something to proceed
2638Go Along (With): Agree to something, often provisionally
2639Go Ape: Express wild excitement or anger
2640Go Ballistic: Fly into a rage
2641Go Bananas: To become irrational or crazy
2642Go Bananas: To become irrational or crazy
2643Go Belly Up: To go bankrupt
2644Go Berserk: To go crazy
2645Go Bonkers: To be or become wild, restless, irrational, or crazy; to act in such a way
2646Go Cold Turkey: Stop using an addictive substance suddenly, without tapering off
2647Go Down in Flames: Fail in a spectacular way
2648Go Mental: To suddenly become extremely angry
2649Go Nuclear: Use an extreme measure; because extremely angry
2650Go Nuts: To become crazy
2651Go Off Half-Cocked: To say or something prematurely, with a negative effect
2652Go Off the Deep End: To unexpectedly become very angry, especially without a good reason
2653Go Off The Rails: To go wrong, to begin acting strangely or badly
2654Go Out on a Limb: Assert something that may not be true; put oneself in a vulnerable position
2655Go Pear-Shaped: To fail; to go wrong
2656Go See a Man About a Dog: Go to the bathroom (said as a euphemism)
2657Go the Extra Mile: Put forth greater-than-expected effort
2658Go to the Dogs: To become disordered, to decay
2659Go to the Mattresses: To go to into battle
2660Go Under the Knife: Undergo surgery
2661Go Viral: Begin To spread rapidly on the Internet
2662Go with the Flow: To accept the way things naturally seem to be going
2663Grab (Take) the Bull by the Horns: To begin forthrightly to deal with a problem
2664Grasp (Grab) at Straws: To take desperate actions with little hope of success
2665Grease Monkey: A mechanic, especially an auto mechanic
2666Grease the Wheels: Do something to make an operation run smoothly
2667Greasy Spoon: An inexpensive restaurant that fries foods on a grill
2668Green Around the Gills: To look sick
2669Green as Grass: Lacking training, naive; often said of young people in new jobs
2670Grind One’s Teeth: Be very annoyed or angry about something without being able to say anything about it.
2671Guilty Pleasure: Enjoying something which is not generally held in high regard, while at the same time feeling a bit guilty about it, is called a guilty pleasure.
2672Guinea Pig: A test subject, a person who is used as a test to see if something will work
2673Hail Mary (n. or adj.): A desperate, last-ditch attempt
2674Hair of the Dog (That Bit You): A small amount of the alcoholic beverage that caused your hangover
2675Hands are Tied: You are prevented from doing something. It is not within your power
2676Hands Down: Undoubtedly
2677Hang It Up: To retire, to end an activity one has pursued for a long time
2678Hang Tough: Maintain one’s resolve
2679Hanging by a Thread: In great danger of elimination or failure
2680Happy-Go-Lucky: If you are a happy-go-lucky person, you are cheerful and carefree all the time.
2681Hard Nut to Crack: A difficult problem or a difficult person
2682Has the Cat Got Your Tongue?: Why are you not saying anything?
2683Hat Trick: Scoring three goals in hockey or soccer (football), or accomplishing three of anything.
2684Hatchet Job: A strong attack on someone’s reputation; intentionally destructive criticism; calumny
2685Haul Over the Coals: To scold someone severely
2686Have (one’s) head in the clouds: Not know what is happening around you or out of touch with reality
2687Have A Ball: To have a very enjoyable time
2688Have a Bone to Pick (with Someone): To want to discuss something someone has done that has angered or annoyed you.
2689Have a Bone to Pick (with Someone): To want to discuss something someone has done that has angered or annoyed you.
2690Have a Chip on One’s Shoulder: To harbor resentment; to have an angry attitude
2691Have a Dog in the Hunt (Fight, Race): To support a certain person in a competition
2692Have a Lead Foot: A tendency to drive very fast
2693Have a Lot on One’s Plate: Be busy, be in the middle of many ongoing tasks
2694Have a Lot Riding On (Something): Be depending on the successful outcome or development of something
2695Have a Nose for (Something): To have natural ability at something, a talent for finding something
2696Have a Screw Loose: Be slightly unbalanced or crazy
2697Have a Tough Row to Hoe: Be faced with a task that is difficult because of unfavorable conditions
2698Have A Whale of A Time: To enjoy yourself very much
2699Have an Ace Up One’s Sleeve: To have a hidden advantage
2700Have Bigger Fish to Fry: Have more important things to do
2701Have Egg on Your Face: They are made to look foolish or embarrassed
2702Have Foot-in-Mouth Disease: To embarrass oneself through a silly mistake
2703Have Hand of Aces/Hold All the Aces: To be in a very strong position in a competition
2704Have It Out with Someone: To have an argument with someone in order to settle a dispute
2705Have One Foot in The Grave: To be near death (usually because of old age or illness)
2706Have One Over the Eight: A person is slightly drunk.
2707Have One Too Many: Drink too much alcohol
2708Have One’s Cake and Eat It, Too: To want two incompatible things (usually used in the negative)
2709Have Skin in the Game: Be risking something in an undertaking
2710Have Something in the Bag: Be certain to win
2711Have the Hots for (Somebody): To be (sexually) attracted to somebody
2712Have the Hots for Somebody: Finding somebody extremely attractive
2713Have The Time of Your Life: If you have the time of our life, you enjoy yourself very much.
2714Have the Time of Your Life: To have a very fun, exciting, or enjoyable time
2715Have Your Nose in the Air: Have a snobbish or disdainful attitude
2716Have Your Say: Express your opinion on something
2717Have Your Thumb Up Your Ass: Have nothing to do
2718He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best: Being victorious is often a matter of simply surviving a conflict
2719He Would Put Legs Under A Chicken: He will talk your head off; he is very talkative
2720Head (Go) South: Decline, get worse
2721Head and Shoulders Above: Far superior to
2722Head and Shoulders: Above Far superior to
2723Head Start: An advantage over everyone else
2724Heads Up (excl.): Get ready! Be prepared
2725Heads Up!: Be careful!
2726Heads Will Roll (Are Going to Roll): People will be fired
2727Heads Will Roll (Are Going to Roll): People will be fired
2728Hear (Something) Through the Grapevine: To learn something via gossip
2729Heart and Soul: With all one’s energy or affection
2730Heavens Open: Start to rain heavily
2731Heavy Hitter: A powerful, influential person
2732Helicopter Parenting: Overattentive child-raising
2733Hell for Leather: Very fast, as fast as possible
2734High as a Kite: Strongly under the influence of drugs or intoxcants
2735High as a Kite: Strongly under the influence of drugs or intoxcants
2736High as a Kite: Strongly under the influence of drugs or intoxcants
2737Hightail It (Out of There): Flee
2738Highways and Byways: You take large and small roads to visit every part of the country.
2739Hit a Wall: suddenly stop making forward progress
2740Hit It Out of the Park: Succeed brilliantly
2741Hit the Books: To study (generally said of students
2742Hit the Ground Running: To begin a job or project with no learning or training period needed
2743Hit the Hay: To go to bed
2744Hit the Jackpot: Do something that brings great success
2745Hit the Nail on the Head: To be absolutely correct (said of an utterance)
2746Hit the Road: To leave
2747Hit the Roof: Explode in rage; become extremely angry
2748Hit the Roof: To become very angry
2749Hit the Sack: To go to bed
2750Hit the Spot: Be very satisfying (said of something eaten)
2751Hive Mind: The knowledge of humans as a group
2752Hobson’s Choice: A choice among bad options
2753Hold One’s Liquor: Be able to drink a large amount without being affected
2754Hold One’s Peace: Be silent
2755Hold the Phone: Wait a moment (whether you’re on the phone or not)
2756Hold the Phone: Wait a moment (whether you’re on the phone or not)
2757Hold Your Horses (generally excl.): Stop; restrain yourself; don’t be so excited
2758Home Away from Home: A habitual hangout; a place one frequents often and where one feels welcome
2759Home Truths: Honest, often painful criticism
2760Honor System: A system of payments that relies on the honesty of those paying
2761Hot Mess: Something or someone in a state of extreme disorder
2762Hot on the Heels (of): In close pursuit
2763Hot on the Heels (of): In close pursuit
2764Hot Potato: A controversial subject or difficult project that is best avoided
2765I Wouldn’t Put It Past (Someone): I think it’s quite possible that [this person] would do this.
2766I’m All Ears: You have my attention, so you should talk
2767I’ve Had It Up to Here: My patience is almost exhausted.
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2779If It Had Been a Snake, It Would Have Bitten Me: It was very obvious, but I missed it.
2780If the Shoe Fits, Wear It: If this description of you is accurate, accept it.
2781In a Fog: Confused, not mentally alert
2782In a Heartbeat: Immediately. This is especially used in hypothetical situations
2783In a Jam: In need of help, in a difficult spot
2784In a New York Minute: Very quickly
2785In a Nutshell: Expressed in a few words
2786In a Pickle: In need of help, in a difficult spot
2787In a Rut: Confined by routine, bored and seeking new experiences
2788In Broad Daylight: When something occurs in broad daylight, it means the event is clearly visible
2789In Clover: Benefiting from a positive financial situation
2790In For a Penny, In for a Pound: Committed to something even though the risks are increasing
2791In Full Swing: When something, such as an event, gets into full swing, it is at its busiest or liveliest time.
2792In His Cups: Drunk
2793In Hot Water: In need of help; in trouble
2794In One Fell Swoop: All at once, in a single action
2795In One’s Element: In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.
2796In Someone’s Wheelhouse: In someone’s strongest area of competence or enthusiasm
2797In the Blink of an Eye: Quickly, seemingly instantaneously
2798In the Cards: Likely; likely to occur
2799In the Crosshairs (Cross Hairs): Targeted for blame or criticism
2800In the Dark: Not informed
2801In the Dark: Unaware of something
2802In the Driver’s Seat: In a dominant position, in control
2803In the Hot Seat: Undergoing criticism or scrutiny; under pressure publicly
2804In the Interim: It denotes a period of time between something that ended and something that happened afterwards
2805In the Limelight, In the Spotlight: Receiving large amounts of publicity or attention
2806In the Long Run: Over an extended period of time
2807In the Nick of Time: Just in time; with no time to spare
2808In the opinion of the speaker, a person has just spent money unnecessarily and is, therefore, a fool.
2809In the Pipeline: Being prepared for the marketplace, being worked on
2810In the Red: Losing money; (of a market index) below a specified starting point
2811In the Same Boat: In a similar situation; similarly vulnerable
2812In the Toilet: In disastrous condition
2813In the Works: Under development; coming soon
2814In Touch: In contact
2815Iron Out (Problems, Difficulties): To resolve
2816Is the Pope Catholic?: Isn’t the answer obvious?
2817It Never Rains but It Pours: Bad luck and bad things tend to happen at the same time
2818It Takes Two to Tango: When something goes wrong involving two people, it’s likely that they share the blame; cooperation is necessary
2819It Takes Two to Tango: You say this when you think that a difficult situation or argument cannot be the fault of one person alone.
2820It Won’t Fly: It won’t work; it won’t be approved.
2821It’s a Wash: A positive and a negative development cancel each other out, so the situation has neither improved nor gotten worse
2822It’s All Greek to Me: It is unintelligible, impossible to understand
2823It’s No Skin off My (Your) Nose (Back): The outcome will not affect me personally
2824It’s Not Over Till the Fat Lady Sings: Do not give up too soon; things may improve.
2825It’s Not Rocket Science: It’s not difficult to understand.
2826Itchy Feet: A person who has itchy feet is someone who finds it difficult to stay in one place and likes to travel and discover new places.
2827Jack of All Trades: A person with a wide variety of skills
2828Jam Session: Playing improvised music in an informal setting
2829Jim Crow: The system of racial segregation in the American South prior to the American civil rights movement.
2830Join the Club (excl.): I feel sympathy for you because I have experienced something similar.
2831Jump in with Both Feet: Begin a new experience wholeheartedly
2832Jump on the Bandwagon: To follow a trend or craze
2833Jump on the Bandwagon: To follow a trend; follow the crowd
2834Jump the Gun: Start doing something too soon
2835Jump the Shark: To pass peak quality and begin to decline. Often used to describe television programs or movie series.
2836Jump the Track: To shift suddenly from one activity or line of thought to another
2837Jump Through Hoops: Complete a series of tasks in order to satisfy someone
2838Just Around the Corner: Occurring soon
2839Just for the Record: I would like to make it clear that …
2840Just What the Doctor Ordered: Exactly the thing that is or was needed to help improve something or make one feel better
2841Kangaroo Court: A court of law where proper procedures are not followed at all; a sham judicial proceeding
2842Keep (Something) at Bay: Maintain a distance from something or someone
2843Keep a Stiff Upper Lip: Control one’s emotions; not give in to fear or grief
2844Keep an Eye On: To keep an eye on something or someone is to watch it periodically, to keep it under surveillance.
2845Keep an Eye Peeled: Be observant; watch out for something
2846Keep It Under Your Hat: Don’t tell anyone; don’t reveal this secret
2847Keep Someone at Arm’s Length: Avoid close interaction or cooperation
2848Keep Your Nose Clean: Avoid trouble or situations that compromise one’e honesty
2849Keep Your Powder Dry: Do not attack until you are ready.
2850Keeping One’s Nose to the Grindstone: Working hard on something repetitive or tedious
2851Kick Ass, Kick Butt: 1) Defeat badly; 2) be excellent or highly effective (only kick ass would be used for 2)
2852Kick the Bucket: To die
2853Kick the Can Down the Road: Postpone an important decision
2854Kill a Fly With an Elephant Gun: Approach a problem with excessive measures
2855Kill the Goose That Laid the Golden Egg: To destroy a source of ongoing profits or benefits
2856Kill Two Birds with One Stone: Act in such a way as to produce two desirable effects
2857Kill Two Birds with One Stone: Solve two problems with one move
2858King of the Hill: At the top of one’s field; the most influential person in a given field or area
2859Kink in One’s Neck: A cramp in one’s neck that causes pain
2860Kiss and Make Up: Make peace after an argument
2861Kith and Kin: Family (collectively)
2862Knock on Wood; Touch Wood: Let’s hope I have good luck or continue to have good luck.
2863Knock Some Sense Into: To beat someone in order to teach him/her a lesson. May be used figuratively.
2864Knock Someone’s Socks Off: Amaze someone
2865Knock Up: To impregnate a woman. Often used in the form knocked up.
2866Knockout: An extremely beautiful woman
2867Know (Something) Like the Back of One’s Hand: To be very familiar with something, especially an area
2868Larger Than Life: Conveying a sense of greatness, imposing
2869Last But Not Least: What I have just said does not reflect a ranking in importance.
2870Laughter is the Best Medicine: Laughing a lot is a very effective means of recovering from physical or mental injury
2871Learn the Ropes: Become more familiar with a job or field of endeavor; be trained
2872Leave Someone in the Lurch: Abandon someone in a difficult situation
2873Lend an Ear: Listen
2874Let Bygones Be Bygones: Agree to forget about a past conflict
2875Let Bygones Be Bygones: Agree to forget about a past conflict
2876Let Off Steam: To express anger and frustration in a way that does no damage
2877Let One’s Hair Down: To relax and enjoy themselves.
2878Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: To avoid stirring up a problem; to leave things alone
2879Let the Cat Out of the Bag: Reveal a secret, usually a secret you or others are trying to keep
2880Let the Genie Out of the Bottle: Reveal something hitherto suppressed
2881Letter of the Law: The explicit meaning of a law, as opposed to the spirit of the law, the law’s general intention
2882Lick One’s Wounds: Rest after a bad defeat
2883Life is A Bowl of Cherries: Life is wonderful or very pleasant
2884Light a Fire Under Someone: Inspire someone to work very hard
2885Light at the End of the Tunnel: A sign of hope after a long period of difficulties
2886Like a Kid in a Candy Store: To be so excited about one’s surroundings that one acts in a childlike or silly way
2887Like a Moth to a Flame: Drawn to something or someone despite the dangers
2888Like Father, Like Son: Sons inherit their fathers’ traits and preferences, often even without realizing it.
2889Like Shooting: Fish in a Barrel Very easy
2890Like Taking Candy from a Baby: Very easy
2891Like The Cat That Got The Cream: Looking particularly self-satisfied, often to the annoyance of others
2892Like Two Peas in a Pod: Bearing a strong resemblance
2893Lion’s Den: Any dangerous or frightening place.
2894Lion’s Share: The largest part of something
2895Live Large: Have a luxurious lifestyle
2896Living in Cloud Cuckooland: Having unrealistic or foolish beliefs or plans.
2897Living on Borrowed Time: Following an illness or near-death experience, may people believe they have cheated death
2898Living Under a Rock: Ignorant of important events. Usually used as a question: Have you been living under a rock?
2899Loaded for Bear: Prepared for problems, well prepared for a challenge
2900Loan Shark: A predatory lender; one who makes high-interest loans to desperate people
2901Lock Horns: To lock horns is to argue, to come into conflict.
2902Long Shot: Something with little chance of success
2903Look the Other Way: Take no notice of violations of laws or rules, unofficially condone something
2904Look What the Cat Dragged In: Someone unwelcome has arrived.
2905Loose Cannon: Someone out of control; someone who speaks or acts recklessly
2906Lose It: To suddenly become unable to behave or think in a sensible way
2907Lose One’s Touch: Suffer a decline in one’s skill at doing something
2908Lose the Thread: Be unable to follow someone’s reasoning
2909Lose Touch: To fall out of contact
2910Love at First Sight: Falling in love with somebody the first time you see them
2911Love Rat: Somebody who cheats on his/her partner
2912Love Someone With All of One’s Heart And Soul: To love someone completely
2913Low-Hanging Fruit: Easy parts of a task; solutions easy to obtain
2914Lower the Boom: Implement a punishment; reprimand severely
2915Mad As A Box Of (Soapy) Frogs: extremely mentally unstable; psychotic; detached from reality.
2916Mad as A Hatter: Mentally ill, psychotic
2917Main Squeeze: Committed romantic partner
2918Make a Break for It: Try to escape, run off
2919Make a Mountain out of a Molehill: To take something too seriously; to make too much of something
2920Make a Silk Purse out of a Sow’s Ear: Turn something ordinary or inferior into something refined and beautiful
2921Make Ends Meet: Have enough money to cover basic expenses
2922Make Hay (While the Sun Shines): To take advantage of an opportunity at the right time.
2923Make Love: To have sexual intercourse
2924Make Nice: Act cordial despite conflict
2925Make One’s Mark: Attain influence or recognition
2926Make Someone’s Day: Do something pleasing that puts someone in a good mood
2927Make Waves: Cause controversy, disturb a calm group dynamic
2928Man Cave: A part of the house, often the basement, that is left to the man of the household, perhaps with a workshop, a television for watching sports, etc.
2929March to the Beat of Your Own Drum: When someone does things the way they want to, without taking anybody else or anything else into consideration.
2930Match Made in Heaven: A relationship in which the two people are great together, because they complement each other so well
2931May-December (adj.): Significantly different in age. Said of couples where one member is much older. The most common usage is May-December romance.
2932May-December Marriage: A marriage between a younger and an older partner, typically a young woman and an old man.
2933Me Time: Activities undertaken for one’s own enjoyment, free from responsibilities to others.
2934Meeting of the Minds: Strong instinctive agreement on something
2935Mend Fences: Improve relations after a dispute
2936Mind One’s P’s and Q’s: Be attentive to details; be on one’s best behavior
2937Miss the Boat: Be too late for something; miss an opportunity
2938Monday Morning Quarterback: Someone who offers criticisms or comments after already knowing the outcome of something
2939Month of Sundays: A long time, many months
2940More Fun Than A Barrel of Monkeys: A very good time; a pleasant occasion
2941Mother Nature: The natural world
2942Move Heaven and Earth: Take all possible steps in trying to accomplish something
2943Move the Needle: Have a measurable effect on something
2944Move Up in the World: Become more successful
2945Movers and Shakers: Influential people, especially in a particular field
2946Much Of A Muchness: Essentially equal, not significantly different (said of a choice)
2947Mum’s the Word: This is secret; don’t talk about this. Often used as an answer to a request not to talk about something.
2948Music to My Ears: Good to hear; welcome news
2949Mutton Dressed Up as Lamb: A woman who dresses in a style appropriate to someone of a younger age
2950My Dogs Are Barking: My feet hurt.
2951My Old Man, My Old Lady: My spouse
2952My Way or the Highway: If you do not do things the way I want or require, then you can just leave or not participate.
2953Nail-Biter: A suspenseful event
2954Nailing Jelly/Jello/Pudding To A Wall/Tree: An impossible task
2955Neck and Neck: Very close in a competition, with neither of two entities clearly in the lead
2956Neck of the Woods: A region, especially one’s home region
2957Nest Egg: Retirement savings; wealth saved for a future purpose
2958Never in A Million Years: Absolutely never
2959Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth: It’s rude to examine a gift closely; accept gifts politely.
2960New Wrinkle: A novel aspect to a situation, a new development
2961Nice Chunk of Change: A large amount of money
2962Nickel and Dime: To negotiate over very small sums; to try to get a better financial deal, in a negative way
2963Nine Times Out of Ten: Almost always
2964Nine-to-Five Job: A routine job in an office that involves standard office hours
2965Nip (Something) In The Bud: Deal with a problem before it becomes large
2966No Holds Barred (usually adj., often hyphenated): Unrestricted, without rules
2967No Love Lost Between: There is a mutual animosity between two people
2968No Names, No Pack Drill: By not accusing anyone specifically, I may avoid trouble.
2969No Names, No Pack Drill: If no one can be identified, no one will be punished.
2970No Rhyme or Reason (to): Without logic or pattern
2971No Room to Swing A Cat: Very small, not big enough
2972No Shit, Sherlock: That’s very obvious!
2973No Tree Grows to the Sky: Growth cannot continue indefinitely.
2974Not Cut Out for (Something): Not naturally skillful enough to do something well
2975Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat: A very small space
2976Not Give A Fig: To not care at all about something
2977Not Have A Cat In Hell’s Chance: Have no possibility of succeeding, coming to pass, or achieving something
2978Not Have a Prayer: Have no chance of success
2979Not Know Jack: Not know anything
2980Not Lift a Finger: Do nothing to help
2981Not Mince Words: Moderate or weaken a statement
2982Not One’s Cup of Tea: Not something one is interested in
2983Not Playing with A Full Deck: Stupid, mentally deficient or impaired
2984Not Ready for Prime Time: Not yet perfected; inexperienced
2985Not Sit Well with (Someone): Be difficult to accept; make someone uncomfortable
2986Nothing to Write Home About: Unspectacular, ordinary
2987Nuts and Bolts: Everyday details of something
2988Nutty as a Fruitcake: Crazy; idiotic; wacky.
2989Off His Trolley: Crazy, insane
2990Off One’s Rocker: Crazy, nuts, insane
2991Off the Beaten Path: Remote; not a usual destination; not easily reached
2992Off the Hook: Free from blame or responsibility to do something
2993Off the Top of My Head: Guessing or estimating without full information
2994Off the Wall: Odd, strange, unexpected
2995Old Flame: A former boyfriend or girlfriend
2996Old Hat: Old-fashioned, predictable
2997Old Man Winter: Winter
2998Olive Branch: A peace offering, an attempt at reconciliation.
2999On a Hiding to Nothing: Engaged in a futile task; attempting something impossible
3000On a Lark: Spontaneously, on a whim, for fun
3001On a Roll: Having a consistent run of success
3002On a Roll: Succeeding consistently
3003On a Wing and a Prayer: Relying solely on hope and enthusiasm in a difficult situation
3004On All Fours: You are down on your hands and knees.
3005On Cloud Nine: Extremely happy
3006On Cloud Nine: Very happy
3007On Deck Next: having the next turn
3008On Life Support: Almost defunct
3009On Point: Good, well done, effective
3010On Steroids: In a very large form
3011On Tenterhooks: Tensely awaiting a decision or development
3012On the Back Foot: At a disadvantage
3013On the Ball: Prepared, alert, competent
3014On the Bubble: One of a group that may be selected for the last spot in a competition
3015On the Dot: Exactly; at an expected interval
3016On the Down Low (D.L.): Secretly
3017On the Fence: Undecided between two choices
3018On the Fly: While in motion, while traveling
3019On the Fritz: Not working properly
3020On the Home Stretch: You are approaching the end of a task, a project, a race or a journey.
3021On the Nose: Precisely, at an exact time
3022On the Q.T.: Secretly, in confidence
3023On the Radar: Evident as a possibility
3024On the Right Track: Pursuing a correct course in doing or learning something
3025On the Same Page: Understanding a situation in the same way
3026On the Spot: Immediately, with no intervening time
3027On the spur of the moment: This popular saying denotes a spontaneous or sudden undertaking.
3028On the Spur of the Moment: Without advance planning, spontaneously
3029On the Spur of the Moment: Without advance planning, spontaneously
3030On the Take: Regularly accepting bribes
3031On the Wagon: Not drinking alcoholic beverages; having given up drinking alcoholic beverages
3032On the Warpath: Very angry
3033On Thin Ice: In a risky situation, especially in an interpersonal relationship
3034Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Once one has had a bad experience with something, he or she will be reluctant to try it again.
3035Once in a Blue Moon: Very rarely
3036Once in a While: Occasionally
3037One for the Road: A final drink (or something else) before leaving
3038One For the Road: Have a drink before leaving
3039One-Trick Pony: Someone who has only a single talent
3040One-Two Punch: A powerful sequence of two events
3041Open Season: A time when someone can be criticized or attacked without restriction.
3042Open-and-Shut Case: A situation, especially a legal proceeding, with a clear, certain outcome
3043Or Else (by itself): Or I will do something terrible to you.
3044Out in the Sticks: In a remote location; far from a city
3045Out of Left Field: Unexpected, random and odd
3046Out of Line: Improper, behaving improperly
3047Out of Luck: Unlucky in a single instance; temporarily unfortunate
3048Out of Nowhere: Unexpectedly
3049Out of Order: Not working properly
3050Out of Sight, Out of Mind: When you don’t see something or someone, you tend to forget about that thing or person.
3051Out of Sorts: Slightly ill; not feeling well
3052Out of the Blue: Unexpectedly
3053Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: One problem has been solved, but it’s been replaced by a worse one.
3054Out of the Loop: Not part of a group that’s kept informed about something
3055Out of the Picture: No longer under consideration; eliminated from a contest
3056Out of the Way: 1) Not obstructing, not in the way; 2) Finished, taken care of; 3) in a remote location
3057Out of the Woods: No longer in danger
3058Out of This World: Fantastic, extraordinary
3059Out of Work: Unemployed
3060Out the Door: With everything included (said of a price)
3061Over My Dead Body: Under no circumstances
3062Over One’s Head: In a situation where one is overwhelmed with tasks
3063Over the Hill: Past one’s prime
3064Over the Moon: Extremely happy
3065Pack Heat: Carry a gun
3066Paddle One’s Own Canoe: To be able to act independently.
3067Page-Turner: A page-turner is an exciting book that’s easy to read, a book that’s difficult to put down.
3068Pain in the Ass; Pain in the Butt;
3069Pain in the Neck: Someone or something making your life difficult
3070Paint the Town Red: Go out drinking and partying
3071Par for the Course: What would normally be expected. This has a negative connotation.
3072Pass the Buck: Transfer a problem to someone else
3073Pass With Flying Colors: To succeed brilliantly, as on an exam or other test
3074Passing Fancy: A temporary interest or attraction
3075Pay Through the Nose (For Something): Pay a large amount of money
3076Peaches and Cream: A situation, process, etc., that has no trouble or problems
3077Pecking Order: Hierarchy, rank of importance
3078Pencil Something In: Make tentative arrangements
3079Penny-Pinching: Frugal, avoiding expenses whenever possible
3080Pep Talk: An encouraging speech given to a person or group
3081Perfect Storm: A rare combination of disastrous occurrences
3082Pet Peeve: A small thing that you find particularly annoying
3083Pick a Fight: Intentionally provoke a conflict or fight with someone
3084Pick Up the Slack: Do something that someone else is not doing; assume someone else’s responsibilities
3085Pick Up the Tab: To pay a bill presented to a group, especially in a restaurant or bar
3086Pie in the Sky: Something that is unrealistic or that cannot be achieved
3087Piece of Cake: Very easily done
3088Pin Someone Down: Demand a decision or clear answer
3089Pinch Pennies: To be careful with money, to be thrify
3090Pink Slip: A layoff notice; loss of a job, typically because of layoffs
3091Pipe Dream: An unrealistic hope, a fantasy
3092Piping Hot: Very hot (generally said of food)
3093Pipped to the Post: Defeated by a narrow margin
3094Pissing Contest: A meaningless argument or competition, typically between males
3095Play Ball: Cooperate, agree to participate
3096Play Cat And Mouse: Trying to trick someone into making a mistake so you can defeat them.
3097Play Hardball: Adopt a tough negotiating position; act aggressively
3098Play it by Ear: To play a piece of music without referencing sheet music or a recording
3099Play It by Ear: To respond to circumstances instead of having a fixed plan
3100Play the Percentages: Bet on or rely on what is most likely to happen
3101Play the Ponies: Bet on horse racing.
3102Play With Fire: Do something very risky
3103Play Your Cards Right: Exploit a situation to your best advantage
3104Point of No Return: A place from which it is impossible to go back to the starting point
3105Point the Finger At: Blame (someone)
3106Point the Finger: At Blame (someone)
3107Poison Pill (n): A provision or feature added to a measure or an entity to make it less attractive, an undesirable add-on
3108Poison Pill: A provision or feature added to a measure or an entity to make it less attractive, an undesirable add-on
3109Pop One’s Clogs: To die
3110Pop One’s Cork: To release one’s anger; to blow one’s top
3111Pop the Question: Propose marriage
3112Pot Calling the Kettle Black: Accusing someone of something of which you are also guilty; being hypocritical
3113Pour (Rub) Salt into (on) the Wound (an open wound): Worsen an insult or injury; make a bad situation worse for someone
3114Powder Keg: An explosive situation, a situation in which people are angry and ready to be violent
3115Powder Keg: An explosive situation, a situation in which people are angry and ready to be violent
3116Powder One’s Nose: To use the restroom (lavatory). This is used by women
3117Preach to the Choir, Preach to the Converted: To make an argument with which your listeners already agree
3118Preaching to the Choir: Making arguments to those who already agree with you
3119Pretty Penny: A lot of money; too much money (when referring to the cost of something)
3120Price Yourself Out of the Market: Try to sell goods or services at such a high price that nobody buys them.
3121Puddle Jumper: A small airplane, used on short trips
3122Pull Out All the Stops: Do everything possible to accomplish something
3123Pull Strings: Use influence that’s based on personal connections
3124Pull the Plug On: Terminate (something)
3125Pull Yourself Together: Control your emotions; recover from a strong emptional upset
3126Puppies And Rainbows: Perfect, ideal (usually used slightly sarcastically, in contrast with a less ideal situation)
3127Puppy Dog Eyes: A begging look
3128Puppy Love: Adolescent love or infatuation, especially one that is not expected to last
3129Pure as the Driven Snow: To be innocent and chaste (frequently used ironically)
3130Push the Envelope: Go beyond common ways of doing something, be innovative
3131Pushing Up Daisies: Dead
3132Pushing Up Daisies: Dead and buried
3133Put a Thumb on the Scale: Try to influence a discussion in an unfair way, cheat
3134Put Down Roots: Establish oneself in a place; settle
3135Put in One’s Two Cents: Say your opinion
3136Put Lipstick on a Pig: Make cosmetic changes to something bad
3137Put one’s Face On: Apply cosmetics
3138Put Out Feelers: Make discreet, informal suggestions, ask around
3139Put Someone on the Spot: Force someone to answer a question or make a decision immediately
3140Put That in Your Pipe and Smoke It: Accept and consider what I’m saying, even if you don’t like it!
3141Put the Best Face On (Something): Emphasize the positive aspects of a bad situation
3142Put the Brakes On: Slow something down
3143Put the Cart Before The Horse: To do things in the wrong order
3144Put the Cart Before the Horse: To do things out of the proper order.
3145Put the Cat Among The Pigeons: Say or do something that causes trouble or controversy
3146Put the Genie Back in the Bottle: Try to suppress something that has already been revealed or done
3147Put the Pedal to the Metal: Drive as fast as possible
3148Put Up with (Something): Tolerate, accept
3149Put Words Into Someone’s Mouth: Attributing an opinion to someone who has never stated that opinion
3150Put Your Foot Down: Use your authority to stop negative behavior
3151Put Your Foot In Your Mouth: Say something that you immediately regret
3152Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Back up your opinions with a financial commitment
3153Quake In One’s Boots: To be very frightened
3154Quarter Past: Fifteen minutes after the hour
3155Quarter To/Of: Fifteen minutes before the hour
3156Queer the Pitch: Interfere with someone’s plans; make something more difficult
3157Quick as a Flash: Very fast
3158Quick-and-Dirty: Approximate, hastily done
3159Quote Unquote: Ironically speaking; suggesting that if a phrase were written out, it would be in quotation marks to convey sarcasm
3160Race Against Time: To rush to meet a deadline, to be forced to do something very quickly
3161Rain Cats And Dogs: Rain heavily
3162Rain Cats and Dogs: Rain very heavily
3163Rain on Someone’s Parade: Spoil someone’s plans
3164Raise (Someone’s) Hackles: Make someone angry and defensive
3165Raise One’s Voice: Talk loudly
3166Raise Red Flags: Warn of trouble ahead
3167Raise the Bar: Increase standards in a certain competition or area of endeavor
3168Raise the Roof: Make a great deal of noise (said of a crowd)
3169Rake (Someone) Over the Coals: To scold someone severely
3170Rake Over the Ashes: Restart a settled argument; examine a failure
3171Rake Someone Over the Coals: Scold severely
3172Rank and File: The ordinary members of an organization
3173Read Between the Lines: Perceive what is not explicitly stated
3174Read the Tea Leaves: Predict the future from small signs
3175Rear Its Ugly Head (said of a problem or something unpleasant): Appear, be revealed
3176Rearrange the Deck Chairs on the Titanic: Taking superficial actions while ignoring a much larger and perhaps fatal problem
3177Red Flag: A warning; a sign of trouble ahead
3178Red Herring: A misleading clue; something intended to mislead
3179Red Meat: Political appeals designed to excite one’s core supporters; demagoguery
3180Red Tape: Bureaucracy; difficult bureaucratic or governmental requirements
3181Red-Light District: A neighborhood with many houses of prostitution
3182Reinvent the Wheel: Devise a solution to a problem for which a solution already exists
3183Riding High: Enjoying success
3184Right as Rain: Absolutely correct
3185Right Under (One’s) Nose: In an obvious location, yet overlooked
3186Right-Hand Man: Chief assistant
3187Right-Hand Man: Chief assistant
3188Ring a Bell: Sound familiar
3189Ring a Bell: When something seems familiar
3190Rob Peter to Pay Paul: Pay off a debt with another loan; solve a problem in such a way that it leads to a new problem
3191Rob the Cradle: To be sexually or romantically involved with someone who is very young
3192Rob the Cradle: To be sexually or romantically involved with someone who is very young
3193Rock Bottom: An absolute low point
3194Rock the Boat: Cause a disruption in a group. Often used in the negative: don’t rock the boat.
3195Roll the Dice On: Take a risk
3196Roll With the Punches: Deal with problems by being flexible
3197Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day: Complex projects take time
3198Rookie Mistake: An error made by an inexperienced person
3199Rotten to the Core: Entirely evil
3200Rub (Something) in Someone’s Face: Humiliate someone by repeating and criticizing his or her mistake
3201Rub It In: Say something that makes someone feel even worse about a mistake
3202Rub Someone’s Nose in (Something): Humiliate someone by repeating and criticizing his or her mistake
3203Rubber-Stamp (v.): Approve something without consideration, as a formality
3204Rule of Thumb: A general principle or guideline, not a specific formula
3205Run a Tight Ship: Manage an organization in a strict, well-regulated way
3206Run in the Family: Be inherited (as a trait) by multiple members of a family
3207Run in the Family: To be a common family characteristic
3208Run into a Buzz: Saw Encounter severe and unexpected problems
3209Run into a Buzz: Saw Encounter severe and unexpected problems
3210Run off at the Mouth: Talk a lot about unimportant things, talk incoherently
3211Run on Fumes: To be in a situation where one’s energy or resources is almost exhausted
3212Run Out of Steam: Lose momentum, become tired
3213Run the Table: Win every game or contest
3214Sacred Cow: An indvidual or organization that one cannot criticize
3215Saving Grace: Something that redeems a bad situation
3216Scare the Living Daylights Out of Someone: Frighten someone severely
3217School Of Hard Knocks: Difficult real-life experiences from which one has learned
3218Scorched Earth (Tactics, Policy, etc.): Ruthless, extremely destructive
3219Screw The Pooch: To make a serious error
3220Second Banana: A person in a subservient position
3221Second Stringer: A substitute player in a sport; a substitute for a job who is not the most talented person
3222Second Wind: Renewed energy
3223See Eye to Eye: To concur, agree
3224See Something Out of the Corner of Your Eye: Use peripheral vision
3225Seize (Take) the Bull By the Horns: Attack a problem directly
3226Seize the Day: Take an opportunity
3227Sell (Someone) a Bill of Goods: Trick someone; be deceptive
3228Sell Like Hotcakes: Be sold very quickly
3229Selling Point: An attractive feature of something for sale
3230Set in Stone: Fixed; unchangeable
3231Set something to Music: To write a piece of music to accompany a set of words
3232Set the Bar (Too) High: To set a high standard for something
3233Set the Thames on Fire: Do something amazing. Usually used in the negative.
3234Set the World on Fire: Do something amazing; have a brilliant stretch in one’s career
3235Shake the Dust off Your Shoes (Feet): Make a clean break with a relationship or situation
3236Shape Up or Ship Out: Behave properly or leave the organization
3237Sharp as A Tack: Mentally agile
3238Shell Game: A method of deception in which you conceal your actions by moving something frequently
3239Shift Gears: Change the subject, or change what one is doing
3240Shipshape And Bristol Fashion: Tidy, clean
3241Shit a Brick: Be extremely fearful.
3242Shoot from the Hip: Talk or act without consideration
3243Shoot Off One’s Mouth: Talk without considering one’s words
3244Shoot Oneself In The Foot: Do something that damages oneself or one’s own cause
3245Short Fuse: A quick temper; a tendency to anger quickly
3246Shot Across the Bow: A warning of more serious actions to come
3247Shoulder A Weight Off Your Shoulders: You no longer worry about something or deal with something difficult
3248Show Me an X And I’ll Show You a Y: There is a consequence to X that you may not have thought of.
3249Show One’s True Colors: Reveal one’s true nature
3250Show Your Cards: Reveal your resources or plans
3251Sick and Tired of: Extremely annoyed by something that occurs repeatedly
3252Sick as a Dog: Extremely ill.
3253Sick as a Parrot: Very disappointed
3254Sight for Sore Eyes: A sight that makes you happy
3255Silver Bullet: Something simple that resolves a difficult problem
3256Simmer Down: Become less angry; regain one’s composure
3257Sing a Different Tune: Change your opinion
3258Sink or Swim: Fail or succeed
3259Sit On (Something): Delay revealing or acting on something
3260Sit Tight: Wait and do not go anywhere
3261Sitting Duck: Something or someone easily attacked or criticized
3262Sitting Pretty: In a favorable situation
3263Six Feet Under: Dead and buried
3264Six Feet Under: Dead and buried
3265Six of One, a Half Dozen of the Other: The two choices have no significant differences.
3266Six Ways to (from) Sunday: In every possible way
3267Slam Dunk: An effort that is certain to succeed
3268Sleep Like a Baby: To experience a very deep and restful sleep; to sleep soundly
3269Sleep with the Fishes: Dead, often by murder
3270Slip Someone a Mickey: Add a drug to an alcoholic drink in order to knock someone out
3271Slippery Slope: A series of undesirable effects that, one warns, could result from a certain action
3272Slower than Molasses: Exceptionally slow or sluggish; not fast at all.
3273Small Beer: Unimportant, insignificant
3274Small Fry: People or organizations with little influence; children
3275Small Potatoes: Unimportant, insignificant
3276Smell a Rat: Suspect deception
3277Smoking Gun: indisputable evidence of a crime
3278Snafu: A malfunction; a chaotic situation
3279Snake Oil: A useless medicine; a quack remedy; a product or measure promoted as a solution that really does nothing to help
3280Snake Oil: Medicine of unproven value; fraudulent medicine
3281Sneak Peek: A sneak peek is an opportunity to view something in advance of its official opening or debut
3282Soak Up the Sun: To enjoy the sun
3283Sold On (Something): Convinced of something
3284Some Eggs: Achieving a major goal requires the ability to tolerate some problems
3285Someone’s Fingerprints Are All Over (Something): Someone’s influence is evident
3286Something to Crow: About Something to be proud of, an accomplishment about which one is justified in bragging
3287Son of a Gun: 1) A rogue. 2) An exclamation of surprise.
3288Sore Point: A sensitive topic for a particular person
3289Sour Grapes: Disparagement of something that has proven unattainable
3290Sour Grapes: Spiteful disparagment of a goal one has failed to achieve
3291Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child: It is necessary to physically punish children in order to raise them right.
3292Speak of the Devil (and He Shall Appear): The person we have just been talking about has entered.
3293Speak with A Plum in (one’s) Mouth: To speak in a manner that is indicative of a high social class.
3294Spick and Span: Clean and neat
3295Spill the Beans: Reveal a secret
3296Spin A Yarn: Tell a story
3297Spin One’s Wheels: Engaging in activity that yields no progress; getting nowhere
3298Spit into The Wind: Wasting time on something futile
3299Spoiling for a Fight: Combative, wanting conflict, eager to argue or fight
3300Spoiling for a Fight: Combative, wanting conflict, eager to argue or fight
3301Square the Circle: Attempt an impossible task
3302Stab Someone in the Back: To betray (somebody)
3303Stalking Horse: Someone who tests a concept in advance of its application; a candidate who enters a political race in order to test the strength of the incumbent
3304Stand (Someone) In Good Stead: Be useful in the future
3305Stand On One’s Own Two Feet: To be independent and self-sufficient
3306Stand One’s Ground: Refuse to back down; insist on one’s position
3307Start with a Clean Slate: To start (something) again with a fresh beginning; to work on a problem without thinking about what has been done before
3308Steal Someone’s Thunder: Upstage someone
3309Stem the Tide: To stop or control the growth of something, usually something unpleasant.
3310Step Up One’s Game: Work to advance to a higher level of a competition
3311Step Up to the Plate: Prepare to take action, be the person in a group who takes action
3312Stick It to the Man: Do something that frustrates those in authority
3313Stick Your Nose into Something: Intrude into something that is not your affair
3314Stick-in-the-Mud: A person who dislikes or adapts slowly to new ideas
3315Sticker Shock: Surprise at the high price of something
3316Sticky Wicket: A difficult, tricky situation
3317Stiff-Necked: Stubborn; excessively formal
3318Storm in a Teacup: A commotion that dies down quickly, about something unimportant
3319Stormy Relationship: Relationship that has a lot arguments and disagreement
3320Straight Arrow: An honest, trustworthy person
3321Strain at a Gnat and Swallow a Camel: To make a fuss over something unimportant while ignoring larger issues
3322Strike A Chord: Used to describe something that is familiar to you, reminds you of something or is connected to you somehow.
3323Stumbling Block: An obstacle, physical or abstract
3324Sugar Daddy: A rich man who is generous with younger women in return for sexual favors
3325Sure-Fire: Certain to occur
3326Swan Song: A final appearance
3327Swan Song: This expression is used to describe a final act before dying or ending something.
3328Sweep Under the Carpet: Attempt to temporarily conceal a problem or error
3329Sweep Under the Rug: Attempt to temporarily conceal a problem or error
3330Sweet Dreams!: Sleep well!
3331Sweeten the Deal: Add something to an offer during a negotiation
3332Sweeten the Pot: Increase the amount of winnings potentially available in a game of chance, especially poker
3333Swim Against the Tide: Do something contrary to a trend or usual opinion
3334Swim with Sharks: To take a major risk
3335Swim with the Fishes: Have been killed, especially with involvement of organized crime
3336Swing for the Fences: Attempt to achieve the largest accomplishment possible
3337Swing for the Fences: Attempt to achieve the largest accomplishment possible
3338Sword of Damocles: Something that causes a feeling of constant threat.
3339Take (Someone) to the Cleaners: 1) Swindle; 2) defeat badly
3340Take a Deep Dive (Into): Explore something extensively
3341Take a Flyer: To take a rise; especially to make a speculative investment
3342Take a Gander: Go to take a look at something
3343Take a Hike: Go away
3344Take A Powder: To leave, especially in order to avoid a difficult situation
3345Take a Rain Check: Decline an invitation but suggest that you’ll accept it at a later time.
3346Take Five (Ten): Take a short break of five (ten) minutes
3347Take Five: To take one brief (about five minutes) rest period
3348Take It Easy: 1) Relax, rest; 2) (as a command) Calm down!
3349Take It Easy: Don’t hurry; relax; don’t get angry
3350Take It Easy: When you relax, or do things at a comfortable pace, you take it easy.
3351Take It on The Chin: Be attacked; suffer an attack
3352Take It or Leave It (command): You must decide now whether you will accept this proposal
3353Take Someone to Task: Reprimand someone strongly
3354Take Something with a Pinch (grain) of Salt: If you take what someone says with a pinch of salt, you do not completely believe it.
3355Take the Cake: Be the most extreme instance
3356Take the Edge Off (of Something): To slightly improve something negative
3357Take the Fifth: Refuse to answer because answering might incriminate or cause problems for you
3358Take the Gloves Off: Negotiate in a more aggressive way
3359Take the High Road: Refuse to descend to immoral activities or personal attacks
3360Take The Mickey (Piss) (Out Of Someone): Make fun of or ridicule someone
3361Take the Shine Off (Something): To do something that diminishes a positive event
3362Take the Starch out of (Someone): Make someone less confident or less arrogant
3363Take The Wind Out of Someone’s Sails: To reduce someone’s confidence, ofte by doing something unexpected
3364Take Your Life in Your Hands: Undergo extreme risk
3365Take Your Medicine: Accept something unpleasant, for example, punishment, without protesting or complaining
3366Take Your Time: Don’t hurry, work at a relaxed pace
3367Taste of Your Own Medicine: The same unpleasant experience or treatment that one has given to others
3368Teach an Old Dog New Tricks: To change someone’s long-established habits. Usually used in the negative: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
3369Tear One’s Hair out: Be extremely worried or frustrated
3370Tear-Jerker: A film or book that makes you cry
3371Tee Many Martoonies: Too many martinis, scrambled to suggest drunkenness
3372Tell It to the Marines: I don’t believe you; you must think I’m gullible.
3373Tempest in a Teapot: A commotion about something unimportant
3374Ten a Penny: Ordinary, inexpensive
3375Ten to One: Something very likely
3376Test the Waters: Experiment with something cautiously
3377Test the Waters: Try something out in a preliminary way
3378Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF): Let’s be happy that the workweek is over!
3379That Ship Has Sailed: That opportunity has passed.
3380That’s a Stretch: What you are suggesting is very difficult to believe; I am very skeptical
3381That’s All She Wrote: That was the end of the story.
3382That’s Music to My Ears: I am very happy to hear this.
3383The Apple Never Falls Far From the Tree: Family characteristics are usually inherited
3384The Birds and the Bees: Human sexuality and reproduction
3385The Cat Is Out of the Bag: The secret has been revealed.
3386The Cherry On the Cake: The final thing that makes something perfect
3387The Coast Is Clear: We are unobserved; it is safe to proceed.
3388The Deck Is (The Cards Are): Stacked Against You Unfavorable conditions exist.
3389The Jig Is Up: A secret illicit activity has been exposed; your trickery is finished
3390The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: Although something may seem superficially new, it has not altered the basic situation.
3391The Only Game in Town: The sole option for a particular service.
3392The Powers That Be: People in charge, often used when the speaker does not want to identify them.
3393The Real McCoy: A genuine item
3394The Story Has Legs: People are continuing to pay attention to the story.
3395The Time is Ripe: If you say that the time is ripe, you mean that it is a suitable point for a particular activity
3396The Walls Have Ears We: may be overheard; be careful what you say
3397The Walls Have Ears: We may be overheard; be careful what you say
3398The Whole Enchilada: All of something.
3399The Whole Shebang: Everything, all the parts of something
3400The World Is Your Oyster: You have many opportunities and choices.
3401There But For The Grace Of God Go I: I could easily have done what that person did.
3402There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat: There’s more than one way of achieving a certain goal.
3403There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch: Nothing is given to you without some expectation of something in return.
3404Thin On The Ground: Rare, seldom encountered
3405Think Big: Consider ambitious plans; avoid becoming overly concerned with details
3406Think Outside the Box: Try to solve a problem in an original way; think creatively
3407Think Tank: A group of experts engaged in ongoing studies of a particular subject; a policy study group
3408Think Tank: A group of experts engaged in ongoing studies of a particular subject; a policy study group
3409Third Rail: A topic so sensitive that it is dangerous to raise. This is especially used in political contexts
3410Third Time’s a Charm: Even if you fail at something twice, you may well succeed the third time.
3411Thirty-Thousand-Foot View: A very broad or general perspective
3412This Has (Person X) Written All Over It: [Person X] would really like or be well suited to this.
3413This Is Not Your Father’s ____: This item has been much updated from its earlier versions.
3414Three Sheets to the Wind: Very drunk
3415Through the Grapevine: Via gossip
3416Through Thick and Thin: In good times and bad
3417Throw a Wet Blanket on (Something): Discourage plans for something
3418Throw a Wrench Into: To sabotage; to cause to fail
3419Throw Caution to the Wind: To act in a daring way, without forethough
3420Throw Down the Gauntlet: To issue a challenge
3421Throw Elbows: Be combative; be aggressive (physically or figuratively)
3422Throw in the Towel: To give up, admit defeat
3423Throw Someone for a Loop: Deeply surprise someone; catch someone off guard
3424Throw Someone Under the Bus: Sacrifice someone else’s interests for your own personal gain
3425Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water: Eliminate something good while discarding the bad parts of something
3426Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water: To discard something valuable or important while disposing of something worthless
3427Throw The Book At: Prosecute legally as strongly as possible
3428Throw the Fight: Intentionally lose a contest, usually in collusion with gamblers
3429Throw the Game: Intentionally lose a contest, usually in collusion with gamblers
3430Throw the Match: Intentionally lose a contest, usually in collusion with gamblers
3431Thumbs-Up: Approval
3432Tie the Knot: Get married
3433Tight-Lipped: secretive, unwilling to explain something
3434Tighten the Screws: Increase pressure on someone
3435Til the Cows Come Home: For a very long time
3436Time is Money: time is valuable, so don’t waste it.
3437Tip of the Iceberg: A small, visible part of a much larger problem
3438Tip One’s Hand: Reveal one’s advantages; reveal useful information that one possesses
3439TLC: Tender Loving Care
3440To be A Peach: Someone or something that is extremely good, impressive, or attractive
3441To be Smitten With Someone: To be completely captivated by someone and feel immense joy
3442To be someone’s One and Only: To be unique to the other person
3443To be the Apple of Someone’s Eye: To be loved and treasured by someone
3444To Bear Fruit: To develop in a profitable or positive way
3445To Bear Fruit: To develop in a profitable or positive way
3446To Carpool: To travel to the same place with a group of people in one car. e.g. work/school
3447To Each His Own: People have different tastes.
3448To Get Cold Feet: To experience reluctance or fear
3449To Have a Chip on One’s Shoulder: To be combative, to be consistently argumentative
3450To Have Butterflies In Your Stomach: To be nervous
3451To Have One For the Road: To have one last (alcoholic) drink before you go home
3452To Pay an Arm and a Leg: A very high cost
3453To Pop (one’s) Cherry: To do something for the first time
3454To Pull Someone’s Leg: Lie playfully
3455To Run Hot and Cold: To be unable to make up one’s mind
3456To the Letter: Exactly (said of instructions or procedures)
3457Toe the Line: Accept authority, follow the rules
3458Tone-Deaf: Not good at perceiving the impact of one’s words, insensitive
3459Tongue-in-Cheek: Said ironically; not meant to be taken seriously
3460Too Busy Fighting Alligators to Drain the Swamp: So occupied with multiple challenges that one can’t keep the big picture in mind
3461Too Many Chiefs and Not Enough Indians: Everyone wants to be a leader, and no one wants to do the actual work
3462Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth: A project works best if there is input from a limited number of people
3463Too Many To Shake A Stick At: A large number
3464Toot Your Own Horn: Brag; emphasize one’s own contributions
3465Top Banana: The boss, the leader
3466Toss a Wrench (Spanner) Into: Sabotage; cause a process to stop
3467Touch Base: Meet briefly with someone
3468Touch One’s Heart: Affect someone emotionally, be touching
3469Touch Water: Be launched. Said of a boat.
3470Tough Cookie: A very determined person
3471Tough Cookie: Someone who can endure hardship; especially: a strong negotiator
3472Tough Sledding: Difficult progress
3473Train Wreck: Anything that develops in a disastrous way
3474Trash Talk: Insults directed at one’s opponent in a sporting event or contest
3475Tread Water: Maintain a current situation without improvement or decline
3476Trial Balloon: A test of someone’s or the public’s reaction
3477Trip the Light Fantastic: Dance well; do ballroom dancing
3478Turn a Blind Eye: (to) Choose not to notice something
3479Turn on a Dime: Quickly reverse direction or position
3480Turn Someone Inside Out: To cause strong emotional turmoil; to completely change someone
3481Turn Something on Its Head: Reverse something, cause something to be done in a new way
3482Turn the Corner: To begin to improve after a problem
3483Turn the Tables: Reverse a situation
3484Turn Turtle: Capsize, turn over
3485Turnabout Is Fair Play: If you suffer from the same suffering you have inflicted on others, that’s only fair
3486Twenty-Four Seven: At any time
3487Twist the Knife (in Deeper): Make someone’s suffering worse
3488Twist the Knife (in Deeper): Make someone’s suffering worse
3489Two a Penny: Ordinary, inexpensive
3490Two Peas in A Pod: Two people who are very similar in appearance
3491U Turn: A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
3492Ugly Duckling: An awkward child or young person who grows into a beautiful person
3493Under (Below) the Radar: Not generally perceived, below popular consciousness
3494Under Someone’s Spell: Fascinated, entranced by someone
3495Under the Impression: Believing something, perhaps mistakenly
3496Under the Table: Without being officially recorded
3497Under the Weather: Feeling ill
3498Under the Weather: Not feeling well
3499Under Wraps: Temporarily hidden, secret
3500University of Life: Difficult real-life experience, as opposed to formal education
3501Until the Cows Come Home: For a long time
3502Until You’re Blue in the Face: For a long time with no results
3503Up a Creek: In a very bad situation
3504Up for Grabs: Available
3505Up for Grabs: Available for anyone
3506Up in Arms: Angry, protesting (usually said of a group)
3507Up in the Air: Not yet decided
3508Up the Ante: Raise the stakes; increase the importance of something under discussion
3509Up the Duff: Pregnant
3510Up to One’s Neck: Nearly overwhelmed
3511Up to Scratch: Meeting a basic standard of competence or quality
3512Up to Snuff: Meeting a basic standard
3513Upset the Apple Cart: To disorganize or spoil something, especially an established arrangement or plan
3514Use One’s Head: To think, to have common sense
3515Vale of Tears: The world in general, envisioned as a sad place; the tribulations of life
3516Vicious Circle: A situation in which an attempt to solve a problem makes the original problem worse.
3517Victory Lap: Visible public appearances after a victory or accomplishment
3518Virgin Territory: Something that has never been explored, physically or intellectually
3519Vote with One’s Feet: To physically depart from something as a way of showing disapproval
3520Waiting in the Wings: Ready to assume responsibilities but not yet active, ready to become a successor
3521Waka-Jumping: Change political parties (said of politicians themselves)
3522Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: Stop deluding yourself
3523Wake Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed: Be grumpy or ill-humored. Generally used in past tense
3524Walk on Eggshells: To have to act very sensitively in order to avoid offending someone
3525Walk the Plank: Be forced to resign a position
3526Wandering Eye: A tendency to look at and desire women or men other than one’s committed romantic partner
3527Wandering Eye: A tendency to look at and desire women or men other than one’s committed romantic partner
3528Wash Your Hands of (Something): Decline to take further responsibility; refuse to be involved with something anymore
3529Water Under the Bridge: Something in the past that’s no longer worth worrying about
3530Watering Hole: A place where alcoholic beverages are served, a bar
3531We’ll Cross That Bridge: When We Come to It We’ll deal with that problem if and when it comes up
3532Weekend Warrior: Someone who has an office job but enjoys contact sports on weekends; a member of a military reserve force (whose exercises are typically on weekends)
3533Welsh (Welch) on a Deal: Not observe the terms of an agreement
3534Wet Behind the Ears: inexperienced, immature, new to something
3535Wet Behind the Ears: Inexperienced, immature, new to something
3536Wet Blanket: Someone who dampens a festive occasion
3537Wet Your Whistle: Drink something
3538What Do You Make of (Him)?: What is your evaluation of this person?
3539What Goes Around Comes Around: The kind of treatment you give to others will eventually return to you; things go in cycles
3540What’s Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander: What’s OK for a man is OK for a woman, too
3541When Hell Freezes Over: Never
3542When In Doubt, Leave It Out: When unsure about something, omit it.
3543When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do: When you visit a new place, follow the customs of the people there
3544When It Rains, It Pours: Problems tend to come in groups.
3545When Pigs Fly: Never
3546When the Chips Are Down: When a situation becomes urgent or difficult
3547Where (When) the Rubber: Meets the Road In reality; where an idea meets a real-world test
3548Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: If you have a strong desire to accomplish something, you will achieve it even in the face of considerable odds.
3549Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: If there is typical evidence of something, the most likely explanation is that it is actually occurring.
3550Whisper Sweet Nothings (in Someone’s Ear): Speak meaningless romantic utterances
3551Whistle in the Dark: To be unrealistically confident or brave; to talk about something of which one has little knowledge
3552Whistle Past the Graveyard: Remain optimistic despite dangers; be clueless
3553Whistling Dixie: Being unrealistically optimistic
3554White Elephant: An unwanted item that is difficult to sell or dispose of
3555Who’s She, the Cat’s Mother?: Why does she have such a high opinion of herself?
3556Wild Goose Chase: An impossible or futile search or task
3557Window Dressing: A misleading disguise intended to present a favorable impression
3558Window Shop: To look at merchandise in a store without intending to buy it
3559Witch Hunt: An organized attempt to persecute an unpopular group of people and blame them for a problem.
3560With Bells On: Eagerly, willingly, and on time.
3561Work One’s Fingers to the Bone: Work very hard over an extended period
3562Worn to a Frazzle: Exhausted, completely worn out
3563Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead: Would absolutely not allow myself to do this
3564Writing (Handwriting) on the Wall: Hints of coming disaster
3565Year In, Year Out: Annually without change
3566You Can Lead a Horse to Water, but You Can’t Make It Drink: It’s very hard to force someone to do something against his or her will.
3567You Can Say That Again!: I agree totally!
3568You Can Take It to the Bank: I absolutely guarantee this
3569You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: You can’t know people (or things) well by their external appearances.
3570You Can’t Make an Omelet (Omelette): Without Breaking
3571You Can’t Make Fish of One and Fowl of the Other: People must be treated equally.
3572You Know the Drill: You are already familiar with the procedure.
3573You Snooze, You Lose: If you delay or are not alert, you will miss opportunities
3574You’re Driving Me Nuts: To make someone giddy or crazy
3575Young at Heart: Having a youthful outlook, regardless of age
3576Your Guess Is as Good as Mine: I don’t know; I have no idea
3577Your Mileage May Vary: You may get different results. This does not necessarily refer to a car, although it may.
3578Your Number Is Up: You are going to die (or suffer some bad misfortune or setback)
3579Yours Truly: Me
3580Zero In On: Focus closely on something; take aim at something
3581Zig When One Should Be Zagging: To make an error; to choose an incorrect course
3582Zip One’s Lip: Be quiet
3583
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