1
2
3
100

Put all your eggs in one basket

Don't risk it all on one thing

100

Put your foot in your mouth

say or do something embarrassing or that offends somebody that you should not have

100

Pick your brain

hear your thoughts

200

Straight from the horse's mouth

getting information directly from the most reliable, firsthand source

200

Out of the blue

without warning; unexpected

200
I'm all ears

I'm listening

300

Fish out of water

a person in a completely unsuitable environment or situation

300

Take it with a grain of salt

regard something as possibly exaggerated; believe only part of something

300

the ball is in your court

you make the decision

400

Beat around the bush

discuss a matter without coming to the point

400

Head in the clouds

be out of touch with reality; be daydreaming

400

pull someones leg

tease someone

500

Spill the beans

reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly

500

Take a rain check

politely decline an offer, with the implication that one may take it up at a later date

500

come rain or shine

either way we are doing it