Idioms R Us
To become fully involved in or give your full attention to something challenging or rewarding.
Sink your teeth into (something)
To tell a deliberate and obvious lie with confidence.
Lie through your teeth
To barely succeed or escape a difficult situation by a very narrow margin.
By the skin of your teeth
Someone or something you’re happy to see; a pleasant surprise.
A sight for sore eyes
Constantly seen, watched, or judged by the public (often used for celebrities or public figures).
In the public eye
To make direct eye contact, usually while being honest or confronting someone confidently.
Look someone straight in the eye
To disagree or have a different opinion.
Not see eye to eye (with someone)
To deliberately ignore something wrong or improper.
Turn a blind eye (to something)
Information or recommendations spread by people talking to each other, not through advertising.
Word of mouth
Extremely difficult to do, especially when trying to get someone to cooperate or speak.
Like pulling teeth
To take on more responsibility or work than you can realistically handle.
Bite off more than you can chew
To stay silent, especially when keeping a secret or avoiding saying something inappropriate.
Keep your mouth shut
To speak rudely or complain loudly, especially without thinking.
Mouth off (about something)
To say something embarrassing, inappropriate, or tactless by accident.
Put your foot in your mouth
To be born into a wealthy and privileged family.
Born with a silver spoon in your mouth