Idioms July 21-27

• Sleep like a log


  This idiom means to sleep very soundly and without interruption.
• Sleep on it


  This idiom means to take some time to think about a decision before making it, by letting your subconscious mind work on it while you sleep.
• Counting sheep


  This idiom refers to the traditional method people use to try to fall asleep by visualizing jumping sheep.
• Met their maker


  This idiom is a more casual way of referring to death, with a hint of finality.
• Go ape


  This idiom means to lose control of your emotions and become very angry or excited.
• A dark horse


  This idiom describes someone who is a surprise contender in a competition or race, someone no one expected to succeed.
• A bull in a china shop


  This idiom refers to someone who is clumsy or careless and damages things around them.
• Monkey see, monkey do


  This idiom means someone copies what they see others doing, often without understanding why.
• Like shooting fish in a barrel


  This idiom describes an easy task, where success is almost guaranteed.
• Have a roof over your head


  This idiom describes having a place to live, even if it's not fancy.
• Knock something down to the house


  This idiom, used in auctions, means that the highest bidder has won the item.
• Fess up


  This phrasal verb idiom means to confess or admit something, especially something wrong.
• Blow off


  This phrasal verb idiom means to ignore something unimportant or postpone dealing with it.
• See the light of day

  This idiom means something is finally being revealed or brought to light, often after being hidden for a long time.
• Under the cloak of night


  This idiom describes something happening secretly or hidden, taking advantage of the darkness.
• Pull an all-nighter


  This idiom describes staying up all night, usually for work, studying, or partying.
• Head in the clouds


  This idiom describes someone who is daydreaming, unrealistic, or not paying attention to what's happening around them.
• Clear blue sky

  This idiom, often used with "out of," describes something unexpected happening in a seemingly peaceful or calm situation.
• Sky's the limit


  This idiom means there are no restrictions or limitations on what you can achieve. It emphasizes possibility and potential.
• Big cheese


  This idiom refers to someone who is important or in charge, like a boss or leader.
• Busy as a bee


  This idiom describes someone who is extremely busy and working hard.
• A wild goose chase


  This idiom describes a pointless pursuit or a search for something that doesn't exist.
• Frog in your throat


  This describes a feeling of hoarseness or difficulty speaking, like a frog is literally stuck in your throat.
• Piggy in the middle


  This idiom refers to someone caught in the middle of an argument or disagreement between two others.
• All bark and no bite


  This describes someone who seems threatening or aggressive but doesn't actually follow through with any action.
• Live and learn


  This means to gain wisdom from experience, even if that experience is a mistake.
• Pull someone's leg


  This means to tease someone in a playful way, not to be mean.
• Pull yourself together

  • This means to calm down and regain control of your emotions
• The best of two worlds


  This means having all the good qualities of two different things.
• Up in the air


  This means undecided or uncertain.
• the whole nine yard


  This idiom means everything, all of it, leaving nothing out.
• You can say that again


  This is a common expression used to show strong agreement with something someone said. It's a more informal way of saying "I completely agree."