Level 1
A blessing in disguise
What is a good thing that initially seemed bad
Bite the bullet
What is to get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually
Not playing with a full deck
What is someone who lacks intelligence.
Piece of cake
What is a task or job that is easy to complete
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
What is apples are healthy and good for you
A dime a dozen
What is something that is very common, not unique
Best of both worlds
What is he choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
On the ball
What is when someone understands the situation well.
Go down in flames
What is to fail in a spectacular manner
Fit as a fiddle
What is to be in excellent health
Adding insult to injury
What is to make a bad situation even worse
Biting off more than you can chew
What is not having the capacity to take on a new assignment or task that is just too taxing
Miss the boat
What is that someone missed his or her chance
Getting a second wind
What is having energy again after being tired or worn out
Stealing someone’s thunder
What is taking credit for someone else’s achievements
Beat around the bush
What is to avoid sharing your true viewpoint or feelings because it is uncomfortable
By the skin of your teeth
What is just barely making it
The Last Straw
What is the final problem in a series of problems.
Having your head in the clouds
What is day dreaming, not paying attention
Not a spark of decency
What is to have no manners
Beating a dead horse
What is giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Make a long story short
What is to get to the point - leave out details
Cutting corners
What is not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
He/She is off their rocker
What is someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally
Clouds on the horizon
What is trouble is coming or is on its way