Daily Life
A piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do.
Break the ice
To initiate conversation in a social setting.
The ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.
Through thick and thin
To stay by someone’s side through good and bad times.
Once in a blue moon
Something that happens very rarely.
Hit the sack
To go to bed.
Pull someone’s leg
To joke or tease someone.
Hit the nail on the head
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Under the thumb
Being under someone’s control or influence.
Cry over spilt milk
To waste time worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Under the weather
Feeling ill or unwell.
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret unintentionally.
Bite the bullet
To endure a painful experience or face a difficult situation with courage.
Caught red-handed
To be caught in the act of doing something wrong.
Wrap your head around something
To understand something complex or difficult.
Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night.
Sit on the fence
To remain neutral and not take sides in an argument.
Actions speak louder than words
What people do is more important and shows more
Let sleeping dogs lie
To avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems.
On the ball
To be alert and aware of everything.
Costs an arm and a leg
Very expensive.
Spill the beans
To reveal secret information.
Barking up the wrong tree
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Break a leg
A way to wish someone good luck, especially in a performance.
Kick the bucket
To die.