American Idioms
To do or say something that makes people feel more relaxed in a social situation.
Break the Ice
To stop arguing because you realize you will never agree with each other.
agree to disagree
To quickly hide or protect yourself from danger
duck and cover
Something seems suspicious or dishonest.
smells fishy
To share gossip or secrets.
spill the tea
In a risky or dangerous situation where you are likely to get into trouble.
on thin ice
Hidden from public notice or attention.
public eye
To defeat someone in a competition or test by a very small margin.
ace out
To feel slightly ill or unwell.
under the weather
To describe a situation perfectly or say something that is exactly right.
hit the nail on the head
To admire and respect someone.
look up to
To leave a difficult or failing situation
abandoning the ship
Simple and not refined, but effective and functional.
rough and read
To decide something by a method of chance, like a lottery.
draw straws for
A person who likes to get up early in the morning versus a person who likes to stay up late.
early bird and a night owl
To be abandoned or disregarded.
thrown out the window
To be able to do something easily or effortlessly.
able to do something standing on one's head
To resolve a disagreement with someone.
patch a quarrel
Not harmed or injured after a difficult experience.
safe and sound
Brief but pleasant or to the point.
short and sweet
Two people who are close friends and get into trouble or do mischief together.
partners in crime
A deceptive or misleading display that conceals the truth.
smoke and mirrors
To be extremely timid or fearful.
afraid of one's shadow
Believing that one is not subject to the same rules as everyone else.
above the law
This idioms means, to do or say something to get rid of strong emotions.
Blow off steam or let off steam