You won’t do the test of courage? What a bird!
What is chicken out?
To act with great care or consideration to not upset someone.
What is walking on eggshells?
I thought I was having a perfect Sundae evening until I got a small gift in the mail. It made a great day even better.
What is cherry on top / icing on the cake?
You’re toast! How could you do this to try and get favors out of me?
What is butter me up?
We have to get to the bottom of this comforting food combo!
What is meat and potatoes?
To risk losing everything by focusing all of one’s resources towards one venture or goal.
What is have all your eggs in one basket?
Run! Be free! Do this! I’m sure the orangutans won’t mind.
What is go bananas?
Oh, honey. I love when you take piggy banks to the house. A few more and we can pay off the mortgage!
What is bring home the bacon?
Don’t worry about that little guppy! We need to get cooking on something more important.
What is having bigger fish to fry?
A score of zero or a bump on the head.
What is a goose egg?
I told the baker I wanted something huge, but also small. They swiftly told me this and hung up the phone.
What is you can’t have your cake and eat it too?
Brie cool! The CEO (a.k.a. this) is coming by and we want to look gouda in front of them.
What is the big cheese?
Even Yosemite Sam would think this waterlogged target was far too easy.
What is shooting fish in a barrel?
A warning against making plans based on future outcomes you are not certain will come to pass.
What is don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched?
If you want to come to a conclusion, you need to examine the tapioca first.
What is the proof is in the pudding?
Holy locomotive! John must really have the sauce. He makes money like it’s nothing.
What is (on the) gravy train?
It can be unsettling to get a peek behind the curtain, but it’s important to know how things work, Babe!
What is how the sausage gets made?
To be embarrassed by a failure or faux pas.
What is egg on your face?
Don’t wine about what you want, but can’t have. It’s this.
What is sour grapes?
You can’t just look at the pieces. You have to consider this entire Mexican dish.
What is the whole enchilada?