Put the Pedal to the Metal
Drive as fast as possible
Cold as ice/cold-hearted
Lacking warmth or feeling; unemotional.
Put all one’s eggs in one basket
To risk everything on a single venture or decision.
A matter of life and death
A situation of extreme importance.
The more the merrier
An expression used to say that a situation will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there.
Down the road
In the future (in your lifetime)
Out in the cold
Excluded from benefits or activities.
Full plate
Having a lot of responsibilities
Time of your life
An extremely enjoyable experience.
Life of the party
A person who is very lively, entertaining, and who is at the center of all the fun at a social gathering.
Backseat Driver
Someone who likes to give (often annoying) advice to the driver of a car, or the leader of some other enterprise
Cold light of day
The harsh truth of reality.
Too many cooks spoil the broth
Too many people trying to control a situation can ruin it
The prime of life
The time in life when one is at their peak, either physically, intellectually, or both.
Party pooper
A person who dampens the mood or refuses to join in the fun at a party.
Run Out of Steam
To become exhausted, lose energy, or lose the motivation to continue doing something.
A cold day in July
A time or event that is very unlikely to happen.
Stir the pot
To cause trouble or controversy.
Walk of life
A person’s occupation or position within society.
Crash a party
To attend a party or social event without an invitation, often unexpectedly and without the knowledge of the host.
Amber Gambler
Someone who accelerates to try to cross an intersection before a traffic light turns red
Blood runs cold
To be very frightened or horrified.
Spill the beans
To reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
Shelf life
The length of time for which an item remains usable, sellable, or valid.
Paint the town red
To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly; to go on a boisterous or wild spree.