Random Easy
A lot of money
an arm and a leg
To reveal something that was meant to be a secret
to spill the beans
a leader, a person in authority or a government that tries to control every aspect of people’s lives
big brother
The most basic, fundamental, or essential aspects of something.
the nuts and bolts
to negatively influence one; to influence one to make poor choices.
to lead astray
Mildly ill
under the weather
To accomplish, or fulfil exactly what is needed or sought after
do the trick
To engage in a situation without trying to change it or assert control over it.
go with the flow
To not be a pursuit, activity, or endeavor that requires extraordinary skill or intelligence.
to be not rocket science
to put an end to something before it develops into something larger
To nip in the bud
Taking a wrong direction in an activity
barking up the wrong tree
Despite difficult or troubling circumstances or setbacks; through good and bad times
through thick and thin
To avoid, or try to avoid, a particular situation by pretending that it does not exist.
to bury one's head in the sand
to put an end to someone's activities or plans.
to pull the plug
To do or accept something unpleasant, often after a period of hesitation
to bite the bullet
To exacerbate an already disappointing, embarrassing, or otherwise unpleasant situation.
add insult to injury
To consider or evaluate something, such as a statement, while keeping in mind that it may not be completely true or accurate, typically due to the unreliability of the source.
to take something with a pinch of salt
To unintentionally say something foolish, tactless, or offensive.
to put one's foot in it
Additional features, perhaps trendy or fancy ones, that are not required for an object's proper functioning.
bells and whistles
to be very agitated, anxious, bored, or excited
To be precisely correct or accurate.
hit the nail on the head
One has the responsibility for further action, especially after someone else previously held responsibility.
the ball is in someone's court
Marked by a lack of care, accuracy, or organization; random.
hit-or-miss
What makes one function characteristically, what motivates one
what makes someone tick
Continue to make futile attempts, fight to no purpose
to beat the air