Idioms /letter A
A complaint, dispute, or misunderstanding to be settled
What is: A bone to pick
To say mean and embarrassing things about someone
What is: Bad-mouth
A time when many deadlines are approaching
What is: Crunch time
To write to someone
What is: Drop someone a line
Easier to talk about something than to do it
What is: Easier said than done
Relating to every person and/or situation
What is: Across the board
Speaking in an indirect manner or avoiding the subject
What is: To beat around the bush
Fresh start
What is: Clean slate
Time is limited, about to finish, or time no longer exists
What is: Days are numbered
To be careful
What is: Easy does it!
A person who is important
What is: A big shot
To be very upset about something
What is: Bent out of shape
Very expensive
What is: Cost an arm and a leg
To annoy
What is: Drive one crazy up the wall
Something is really bothering or disturbing someone.
What is: Eating at someone
An annoying person, thing, or situation
A pain in the neck/rear
The real issue or the most important facts
What is: Bottom line
Nervousness or anxiousness concerning major events
What is: Cold feet
Small addition or contribution in comparison to what is needed
What is: Drop in the bucket
Hard, physical, and manual labor; vigorous effort required to complete a difficult task
What is: Elbow grease
In similar situations, experiencing the same thing.
What is: All in the same boat
Stay up very late or all night working or studying
What is: Burn the midnight oil
Go to sleep
What is: Catch some Z's
Sad or depressed
What is: Down in the dumps.
To look foolish, stupid, or feel embarrassed because of something you said or did, or because a situation did not turn out as you expected.
What is: Egg on your face