Idioms

• A blessing in disguise is something good that is not recognized at first.
• Hit the books is to study.
• Hit the sack is to go to bed.
• Up in the air is used when something is uncertain or unsure.
• Stab someone in the back Hurt someone by betraying him or her secretly and breaking their trust
• Pitch in Contribute to something or someone or join in
• Get ducks in a row Get things well organized
• Think on your feet Adjusting quickly to changes and making fast decisions
• Tricks of the trade Clever or expert way of doing something
• Not let grass grow under feet Do not delay in getting something done
• Separate sheep from goats Examining a group of people and deciding their suitability
• Tickled pink Made very happy
• Hands down Without question
• Down in the dumps Sad or depressed
• Sick as a dog Very sick
• Till the cows come home For a very long time
• Under the weather Sick or not well
• Piece of cake Very easy
• Slap on the wrist Mild punishment
• An arm and a leg Extremely expensive
• Loose canon Unpredictable
• When pigs fly Never
• In the same boat In the same unfortunate circumstances as others
• Back to square one Having to start all over again
• A taste of your own medicine When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others