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Smells fishy
Something seems dishonest or suspicious.
Raise the roof
To celebrate noisily or cheer loudly.
Hit the hay
To go to sleep.
Through the roof
Prices or feelings that are rising very rapidly.
Pull some strings
To use secret influence or "connections" to get what you want.
Fish out of water
Feeling uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar environment.
Food for thought
Something worth thinking about seriously.
Skating on thin ice
Taking a big risk or being in a precarious position with someone’s temper.
Downwards spiral
A situation that is getting progressively worse and seems unstoppable.
Digging your own grave
Doing something that will cause your own downfall.
In a pinch
In a difficult situation where you need a quick solution.
Cat is out of the bag
Call a spade a spade
To speak plainly and describe something as it really is, even if it’s unpleasant.
Fun Fact: This is one of the oldest idioms—it's been traced back to ancient Greece!
Neck of the woods
A specific neighborhood or area.
Making out like a bandit
To be highly successful or make a large profit (often easily).