Give the meaning
"Grasping at straws"
someone trying hard to find a way to be right when they’re most likely wrong.
To solve two problems with one action.
“Kill two birds with one stone”
“Jump on the bandwagon”
To join an activity that has become popular.
"Chip off the old block"
When a person is similar in behavior or actions to his/her parents.
To take attention away from someone else’s achievement.
“Steal someone’s thunder”
“Barking up the wrong tree”
To look for something in the wrong place or to blame the wrong person.
"By the skin of your teeth"
Just barely accomplish or escape something
It’s your turn to take action or make a decision.
“The ball is in your court”
“A dime a dozen”
Something very common and not special.
"Drag your feet"
To be reluctant to do something
A pointless or frustrating search.
“Wild goose chase”
“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
"In the nick of time"
barely on time, nearly late
To not completely believe something.
“Take with a grain of salt”
“Comparing apples to oranges”
Comparing two things that are too different and cannot be compared