Everyday Life
Something very easy to do
Barking up the wrong tree
Pursuing the wrong course of action or looking in the wrong place.
Hit the nail on the head
To describe something accurately.
Time flies when you're having fun
Time seems to pass quickly when you're enjoying yourself.
Walking on eggshells
Being cautious or avoiding sensitive subjects to prevent conflict.
Break a leg
A way to wish someone good luck before a performance or event.
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret
Don't cry over spilled milk
Don't worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Facing a difficult choice between two unpleasant options.
The early bird catches the worm
Being proactive or starting early brings success.
Spill the beans
To reveal a secret.
Raining cats and dogs
Heavy rainfall
Kick the bucket
A casual way to say someone has passed away.
The ball is in your court
It's your responsibility to take action.
Jumping the gun
Acting prematurely or rushing into something without proper preparation.
Cry over spilled milk
To worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Hold your horses
To be patient or wait.
A taste of your own medicine
Experiencing something you have done to others.
Read between the lines
Understand the hidden meaning or intention in a message.
Burning the midnight oil
Working late into the night.
Cost an arm and a leg
Something very expensive
Horse of a different color
A different matter or issue than the one being discussed.
Give someone the cold shoulder
To deliberately ignore or treat someone with indifference.
Bite the bullet
To face a difficult situation with courage.
Straight from the horse's mouth
Getting information directly from the most reliable source.