Explain the Idiom
Lighten up.
What is to relax?
To be all smiles.
What is to look cheerful, especially in contrast to a previous mood?
To feel sick.
What is to feel under the weather?
Piece of cake.
What is really easy?
Blow off steam or let off steam
What is to do or say something to get rid of strong emotions?
Used to describe a significant achievement or success in any field.
What is a home run?
To begin a project or activity.
What is to play ball?
Using unfair or unethical tactics.
What is hitting below the belt?
To be incredibly shocked or shaken up.
What is shook?
To be calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.
What is cool as a cucumber?
It's all Greek to me.
What is it is hard to understand?
Speak of the devil.
What is the person we were talking about just showed up?
Pulling my leg.
What is are you messing with me?
To do something poorly in order to save time and/or money.
What is cutting corners?
To lower or drop your guard.
What is to stop being careful about showing your emotions?
To cost an arm and a leg.
What is being extremely expensive?
To start something quickly and energetically.
What is hit the ground running?
Something unexpected or unconventional.
What is out of left field?
A strategy or plan for achieving a goal.
What is a game plan?
When it's a noun, it describes the distinct emotional impression of a place, gathering, or even a person. It's the feeling you get after you leave.
What is a vibe?
To wait or be patient.
What is to hold your horses?
Pardon my French.
What is to excuse my profanity/cussing?
It's raining cats and dogs.
What is it is raining really hard?
Rule of thumb.
What is a basic rule you have to follow?
To get really angry.
What is to see red?
Call it a day.
What is to decide to stop doing something?
To burst into tears.
What is to suddenly start to cry?
To make a mistake or fail to complete a task.
What is drop the ball?
To be alert and attentive.
What is on the ball?
A fair and equal situation.
What is a level playing field?
To show off.
What is to flex?
To be exhausted from great, generally futile, effort.
What is blue in the face?
That period in late autumn when the weather is unusually warm.
What is an Indian Summer?
Wrap your head around it.
What is to fully understand something?
Get a grip.
What is control your emotions?
Keep a straight face.
What is to try not to smile or laugh?
Lose your head.
What is to lose control of your emotions?
Hit the hay.
What is go to sleep?
To address all aspects of a situation or problem.
What is to cover all the bases?
To give up or quit.
What is to throw in the towel?
What is stick to your guns?
It describes a verbal retaliation to criticism—otherwise known as a comeback.
What is a clapback?
To be oblivious or having unrealistic ideas.
What is to have your head in the clouds?
A young person who rebels against authority or expectations.
What is a young Turk?
Break a leg.
What is good luck?
A dime a dozen.
What is something very common?
It is better to show than tell.
What is a picture is worth a thousand words?
Go back to the drawing board.
What is to start over?
What is to show your feelings?
To stay focused and alert.
What is to keep your eye on the ball?
In a difficult or disadvantageous position.
What is behind the eight ball?
Exceeding expectations or performing exceptionally well.
What is out of the park?
To say something witty or racy.
What is to be salty?
To be unable to speak or think of something to say.
What is the cat has your tongue?
Somebody who gives you very specific, certain, meaningful and direct advice.
What is a Dutch uncle?