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On cloud nine
This idiom means being in a state of bliss, elation, or extreme happiness.
Ex. I was on cloud nine once I completed the marathon.
Beat around the bush
This idiom means to avoid giving a definite answer or position.
Ex. Please stop beating around the bush and tell me the full story.
On thin ice
This idiom means being in a precarious or risky situation.
Ex. Andy played hooky from work for a week saying he was sick, now his boss said that he is on very thin ice.
Play it by ear
This idiom means to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier; To improvise.
Ex. We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear.
Cut corners
This idiom means doing something in an easier and least expensive manner.
Ex. I don't like to cut corners when I have company for dinner.
At the 11th Hour
This idiom means the last moment or almost too late.
Ex. An eleventh-hour decision by the union to call off the strike.
Hit the books
This idiom means to begin studying in a serious and determined way.
Ex. I won’t be able to come for dinner as I have to hit the books for my half-yearly examinations.
Break the bank
This idiom means to be very expensive; to cost too much.
Ex. It only costs $2. That's not going to break the bank.
Face the music
This idiom means to confront the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions. Accept criticism or punishment for something you have done. Face the reality.
Ex. If she lied to me, then she'll just have to face the music.
Ring a bell
This idiom means to sound familiar.
Ex. Why does this name ring a bell in my head? Was this girl in my school?
Call it a day
This idiom means to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do it anymore or think you have done enough. Stop working on something.
Ex. I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day.
Bite the bullet
This idiom means to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation.
Ex. I hate going to the dentist, but I'll just have to bite the bullet.
Have sticky fingers
This idiom means to be likely to steal or be a thief.
Ex. The last person we hired as a cashier turned out to have sticky fingers.
Jump the gun
This idiom means to act on something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it.
Ex. They've only just met - isn't it jumping the gun to be talking about marriage already?
Wild Goose Chase
This idiom means to go on a search that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time because the person or thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else.
Ex. After two hours spent wandering in the snow, I realized we were on a wild goose chase.
At sea
This idiom means to be confused.
Ex. I'm completely at sea with the new computer system.
Bigger fish to fry
This idiom means to have something more important to do.
Ex. Please don’t bother me today with any calls, I have bigger fish to fry.
Up a creek without a paddle
This idiom means to be in a difficult situation, with no way of getting out of it; In an unlucky situation.
Ex. If we don't address this problem now, we will be up a creek without a paddle in the very near future.
Down for the count
This idiom is often used figuratively to indicate someone is beaten; defeated; or giving up.
Ex. The boxer was down for the count.
Hook, line, and sinker
This idiom means doing something or trying to achieve something with thoroughness and passion; Completely.
Ex. I forged the note and the teacher fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
All Greek to me
This idiom conveys you not understanding something that is said or written; difficult to understand.
Ex. My brothers were having a discussion about the latest football fiasco, but it was all Greek to me.
Bury the Hatchet
This idiom means to stop an argument/fight and make peace.
Ex. Can't you two just bury the hatchet?
Bell the cat
This idiom means to perform a dangerous or a risky task.
Ex. He belled the cat when he was trying to escape the prison.
Swan song
This idiom means a person's last piece of work, achievement, or performance before their retirement/death.
Ex. Daddy Yankee has decided to make this tour his swan song.
Palm off
This idiom means to give away something or persuade someone to accept something because you do not want it and you know it has no value.
Ex. She tried to palm her old car off on me.