Idioms

"My head is spinning"

I have many thoughts.

I think we have to "go back to the drawing board."

I think we have to start over.

I was like "a dog with two tails."

I was extremely happy.

It is "dirt cheap"

It is a bargain, inexpensive.

"It's not rocket science."

It's not complicated.

It's "raining cats and dogs"

It's raining very hard.

It's time to "get it out of your system."

It's time to do the thing you have been wanting to do for a long time so you can move on.

"The ball is in your court."

It's your decision or responsibility to do something now.

The drinks are "on the house."

The drinks are free.

"Easy does it."

Be more careful and slow down.

"Pull yourself together."

Calm down.

"Don't throw in the towel"

Don't give up easily.

"Hang in there."

Don't give up.

"Zip your lip"

Don't talk so much.

"Don't let the cat out of the bag"

Don't tell the secret or surprise.

"Break a leg!"

Good luck!

Every could has a silver lining.

Good things come after bad things.

He "is under his father's thumb."

He always does what his father says.

"It goes in one ear and out the other"

He doesn't listen to what someone says.

He "has something up his sleeve"

He has a secret plan or idea.

He's "blowing his own horn"

He is bragging about himself.

He is "in hot water"

He is in trouble.

He is "getting the sack"

He is losing his job.

He is "catching some Z's"

He is sleeping.

He is "on top of the world"

He is very happy.

He "has a sweet tooth."

He loves sweet food.

He "put his foot in his mouth"

He said something inappropriate

He "bit off more than he could chew"

He tried to do more than he could.

He "gave me a piece of his mind."

He was angry and he told me what he thought.

He will "grab the bull by the horns"

He will take control of the situation.

He's got "the wrong end of the stick"

He's got the wrong idea.

He "got up on the wrong side of the bed"

He's in a bad mood.

I am "down in the dumps"

I am feeling sad.

I couldn't sleep well last night, so I am not "on the ball" today.

I am not doing a good job today.

I am "feeling under the weather"

I am not feeling well.

I don't spend much money. I am "saving for a rainy day."

I am putting money aside for the future.

I just can't "wrap my head around it."

I can't understand it because it's complicated.

I "chickened out"

I didn't do something because I was scared.

I don't want to "miss the boat."

I don't want to miss an opportunity.

I "ran around like a headless chicken."

I had no control over the situation.

I love my job and colleagues. I have "the best of both worlds."

I have an ideal situation with all the advantages.

"Your guess is as good as mine."

I have no idea

I'm sorry, but I am very busy. I will have to "take a raincheck."

I have to postpone a plan.

I always "bend over backwards"

I put a lot of effort to achieve something, especially to be helpful.

I am "nuts about you"

I really like you.

I "went bananas"

I went crazy.

I will have to "cut corners" this time.

I will do (something) poorly to save time (or money)

I "work my socks off"

I work really hard.

I'd like to "sleep on it"

I'd like to think about what you said.

I'm "all ears"

I'm paying close attention to what you're saying.

I'm "all tied up"

I'm very busy.

I feel like I'm "walking on air"

I'm very happy.

It is "a piece of cake."

It is very easy to do.

It "cost him an arm and a leg"

It was very expensive.

"Better late than never."

It's better to do something late than not do it at all.

It's "not my cup of tea"

It's not something I like doing.

Let's not "split hairs" about it.

Let's not focus on trivial or petty details, differences, or distinctions.

"We will cross that bridge when we come to it."

Let's not talk about that problem right now.

I am very tired. Let's "call it a day."

Let's stop working now.

Losing that job turned out to be "a blessing in disguise" for him, but it he found a better job soon.

Losing his job seemed to be bad at first, but it something good(finding a better job) happened.

My mom "knows it inside out."

My mom knows it extremely well.

"That's the last straw."

My patience has run out.

Please stop "beating around the bush" and tell me what you think.

Please stop avoiding saying the issue and tell me what you think.

She "had egg on her face."

She did something to make herself look silly.

She "has a heart of gold"

She is a kind, caring person.

She "has butterflies in her stomach"

She is feeling nervous.

She "has a green thumb"

She is good at helping plants and flowers grow.

She is "hitting the books"

She is studying very hard.

She "laughed her head off"

She laughed a lot.

She's a "couch potato"

She sits on the sofa and watches too much TV.

Your "ears are burning"

Someone is talking about you.

That is "a different kettle of fish"

That is a completely different matter or issue.

That is "how the cookie crumbles"

That is just the way things happen.

"You can say that again."

That is true. I agree with you!

The party was "getting out of hand."

The party was getting out of control.

"Speak of the devil!" and he appears.

The person we were just talking about shows up.

He doesn't just write for fun. Writing is his "bread and butter."

Writing is the main source of his income.

Your "head is in the clouds"

You are daydreaming or not paying attention.

"You can't have your cake and eat it too."

You can't have everything.

"Time flies when you're having fun."

You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun

"No pain, no gain"

You have to work hard for what you want.

You'd better "get your act together" or you'll lose your job.

You have to work harder and be more effective or you'll lose your job.

You need to "stay on your toes"

You need to pay close attention.

You've "hit the nail on the head."

You've got it exactly right.

You "caught my eye."

you got my attention.

"Hold your horses"

Be patient.

She is "pulling my leg"

She is teasing me.

"Put yourself in my shoes."

Try to look at things from my point of view.

We played some games to "break the ice"

We played some games to help people feel at ease.

We will "cut him some slack." He's been having a difficult time these days.

We will not judge him severely. (We will give him more time or more of a chance)