Idioms May 19-25

• A dime a dozen


  This idiom means something is common or easy to find.
• Forty winks


  This idiom describes a short sleep or nap.
• Two cents worth


  This idiom refers to someone's opinion, especially when they haven't been asked for it.
• Eleventh hour


  This idiom refers to the very last minute or moment before something happens.
• See eye to eye


  This idiom means to agree with someone or have the same opinion.
• Throw someone under the bus


  This idiom describes betraying someone or blaming them for something you did, often to save yourself.
• Sleep with the enemy


  This idiom means to make friends with your enemy or cooperate with them for some reason. It can also imply a betrayal of trust.
• Cross swords


  This idiom describes engaging in a fight or argument with someone, especially an enemy.
• Dress down someone


  This idiom means to criticize someone harshly, often in public. It's like putting them in a less formal, metaphorical outfit.
• Off the cuff


  This idiom describes something done without preparation, like putting on clothes without much thought.
• Hard to swallow


  This idiom describes something that is difficult to accept or believe, as if it's a bitter or unpleasant food you don't want to swallow.
• Butter someone up


  This idiom means to flatter someone excessively or insincerely, in an attempt to gain something from them. It's like trying to make them more agreeable by spreading butter on toast (to make it taste better).
• Go bananas


  This idiom means to lose control of your emotions and become very angry or excited. It compares someone's behavior to that of a monkey going crazy for bananas.
• Bring home the bacon


  This idiom means to earn money, especially enough to support yourself or your family.
• A thing of the past


  This idiom describes something that is no longer relevant or important. It's something that belongs in the past, like an old thing you wouldn't keep anymore.
• Sing the same tune


  like on the same page
• Seize the day

  This idiom means to take advantage of the present moment and make the most of your opportunities
• Keep it under your hat


  This idiom means to keep something a secret.
• Smooth sailing


  This idiom describes a situation that is going well and without problems.
• Like a bat out of hell


  This idiom means something happens very quickly and suddenly.
• Give someone the cold shoulder


  This idiom describes intentionally ignoring someone or acting unfriendly towards them. It's like literally turning your cold shoulder away from them.
• Get cold feet


  This idiom describes becoming nervous or hesitant about something you were previously excited about, especially at the last minute. It implies a physical sensation of coldness in the feet associated with fear.
• Keep your chin up


  This idiom means to stay positive and hopeful, even when things are difficult. It suggests maintaining a confident posture (with your chin held high) despite challenges.
• In deep water


  In a difficult or dangerous situation.
• Out of your depth


  Dealing with something beyond your knowledge or ability.
• Crystal Clear


  Easy to understand, completely transparent.
• Muddy the waters

  To make a situation or issue more confusing or difficult to understand.
• Pretty as a picture


  Very attractive or appealing in appearance.
• Hold out hope


  This idiom means to continue to believe that something positive will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
• A bridge too far

  This idiom describes something that is too difficult or impossible to achieve.
• On the horizon 


  This idiom describes something that is about to happen in the near future.
• Cast in stone


  This idiom describes something that is fixed and unchangeable, set in the future.
• A whole new ball game


  This idiom means that a situation has changed significantly, and you need to approach the future with a new strategy.
• Green with envy


  Feeling jealous of someone else's good fortune
• Paint the town red


  To celebrate wildly.
• Roll out the red carpet


  To give someone a very warm welcome.
• Grey Area


  An uncertain or ambiguous situation where the rules are unclear.
• Yellow Journalism


  ensationalized or misleading news reporting.
• A lone wolf


  Someone who prefers to be alone and is not very social.
• A social butterfly


  Someone who is outgoing, friendly, and enjoys being around other people.