Idioms
Something that seemed bad at the beginning but ended up being a good thing.
What is a blessing in disguise?
Another way of saying we need to start over. Just like when you restart your drawing.
What is Go back to the drawing board ?
An interesting way to ask what someone is thinking. It may feel like paying them for this.
What is a Penny for your thoughts ?
Being in the worst possible situation. This is particularly dangerous at sea.
What is a perfect storm?
When thing are getting out of control and you cannot hold on to them.
What is get out of hand?
Someone who is running of patience may say this. It may feel like they are running out of something
What is that is the last straw ?
Often referring to friends who are alike and are sticking together. Some might say they fly together as well
What is birds of a feather flock together
What we do to make people more comfortable and make things less cold.
What is break the ice?
When something is poorly done to save time or money, making things more like a circle than a square.
What is cutting corners ?
What someone might say if they are living in an ideal situation, kind of like Hannah Montana.
What is the best of both worlds?
We believe what people do more than what they say.
What is Actions speak louder than words?
Another way of saying something is very expensive. Some limbs may be removed
What is cost an arm and a leg ?
A funny way of wishing someone good luck. It almost seems like they don't want you to succeed
What is break a leg?
If things are going well so far you can say this idiom. It does seem hopeful.
What is so far so good?
We shouldn't count on something good happening before it happens. Something may crack before the end.
Don't count your chicken eggs before they hatch
When you ignore someone leaving them in the cold.
What is give someone the cold shoulder?
When it's too late to do something because you were not on time
What is miss the boat?
A helpful idiom to help you calm down and figure what you need to do.
What is pull yourself together?
There is no reason to complain over something you can't fix. Just pick it up and move on
What is There's no use crying over spilt milk ?
When you are sent to something completely pointless.
What is Going on a wild goose chase?