People
Who is a "big shot"?
An important, powerful, or influential person
What does it mean to "jump the gun"?
To start early, to do something before all the preparations are ready
What does it mean to "go broke"?
To run out of money
What does it mean to "stretch the truth"?
What does it mean to "go bananas"?
To go crazy
Who is a "jack of all trades"?
A person who knows a little bit about a lot of different things
What does it mean to "step on it"?
To hurry
What is the "black market"?
A system of buying and selling illegal things, or things at illegal prices or quantities
What is "spilling the beans"?
To reveal a secret
What does it mean to be "under the weather"?
Who is a "good egg"?
A person who is generally good, but a little weird
What does it mean to "put something on ice"?
To save something for later use
What does it mean to "bring home the bacon"?
To bring money to the household, to have an income support your family
What is a "heart to heart"?
A serious and intimate talk
What does it mean to be "head over heels?"
To be completely or uncontrollably in love
Who is the "apple of one's eye"?
A person that is loved above all else
What does "in the nick of time" mean?
At the last moment, before something bad happens
Who is a "penny pincher"?
A person that doesn't like to spend money
What does it mean to "butter someone up"?
To flatter someone, give excessive compliments to get something from them
What does it mean "to be in the doghouse"?
To be in trouble with someone
Who is a "fish out of water"?
A person who is uncomfortable in a situation, or doesn't belong in an environment
What does the "eleventh hour" mean?
Late or last-minute
What does it mean to "put your money where your mouth is"?
To support your argument by betting on it OR to demonstrate in action what you say you can do
What does it mean to "hit the nail on the head"?
To come to the right conclusion
What does it mean to be "tickled pink"?
Thoroughly pleased, very happy