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A bed of roses -----pleasant situation AC DC -----enjoys sex with both male and female Achilles' heel --- your weakness Add fuel to the fire ----- making matters worse Add your two cents ------ add your knowledge to the discussion A drop in the bucket ----- very small compared to what it should be A real herring -----makes you notice and be distrustful Air head ---- a flighty scattered brained simpleton A bird in hand is worth three in the bush ----- count on the real right now, not on the maybes in the future A chip on his shoulder ----- Somebody walking around with a grudge Add fuel to the fire -----just making matters worse A doubting Thomas ----- Someone who refuses to believe something without direct, personal evidence; a skeptic. A little birdie told me -----You know something, but don't want to reveal the source of the information A stitch in time saves nine ----- A small repair may prevent a large repair Ace in the hole ------you have something extra, just in case Acid test -----A sure test A few loose bolts -----a little nutty, not all there A longshot ------ probably won't work, but worth a try All over the map ----- fluctuating, all over the place All washed up ----- finished, through, failed Ants in his pants -----Just can't stand still, can't relax, annoying everyone Apple of my eye -----a person very precious to you Armed to the teeth -----heavy armed At loggerheads -----engaged in a dispute At the end of his rope - reached or exceeded one's limitations Axe to grind -----you're about to get even with someone that you are angry with Back seat driver -----someone who gives unwanted advice Back teeth are floating -----really have to pee Back to basics -----start all over again Back to square one -----Start all over again from the beginning Bad actor ----one who acts with bad intent Bad egg -----worthless person Badger -----verbally attacking someone without allowing a response Baggage -----unresolved emotional problems from the past Bagged -----totally exhausted Baker’s dozen -----more than is expected Baloney -----nonsense Balls -----got what it takes to do the job Ball park figure ----- quick estimate Bare bones -----simplist Basket case ---very unstable person, really bad shape Bad hair day -----real bad day, nothing going well Barefaced lie - obvious and told straight out Barking up the wrong tree - looking in the wrong place, totally off course Be-all and end-all - the ultimate Beat around the bush -----not coming right out and saying it Beans -----better than a swear word, not going good Beat around the bush -----skirting around the issue Bee in his bonnet ----- has an idea that really gets him going Been had ------ Someone pulled a joke on you Beeswax -----none of your business Behind the eight ball -----in a tight spot, in trouble Belly up -----died, its all over Bend over backwards -----go the extra to make it work Beside himself - person who is very upset Between a rock and a hard place ----faced with a choice between two unsatisfactory options Big wig -----important person Birds of a feather stick together ----- people with similar interests stick together Bite off more than you can chew -----to take on more than you anticipated Bite the dust ----- to fall in the agonies of death Bite the bullet -----accept it, you can’t avoid it Bite your tongue -----hold your tongue, say nothing Bitter end -----endure to the end Blind leading the blind -----one doesn't know anything more than the other Blind man’s bluff -----a planned bluff Blow the whistle---- inform the authorities of wrong doing Blowing off steam -----letting out the tension, that what is bothering you Blow your mind ------really tax the graymatter Blue ---feeling a little depressed Bone head -----not too smart Born with a silver spoon in his mouth ----- born into goodness Bottle neck -------- Something is really slowing things down Bottoms up -----drink the whole glassful at once, bottom of glass is up Bought the farm ----died in action Bowels of compassion -----feeling for others Bowl of cherries -----all good, life is wonderful Brain dead -----not to intelligent Brain drain -----the brightest people leaving one place, to go to another Brain teaser -----requires you to think it out Brain-storming -----a group of people using all their resources, to come up with an answer Brain wave -----got an idea Break your heart -----hurt right to your inner self Breaking wind ------ flatulence Bread basket -----stomach Break a leg -----do your best, associated with theater performances Bring down the house -----cause much laughter in the theater audience Bring home the bacon -----one way or another bringing home the groceries Bring me up to speed ----- give me the details Bubble and squeak -----spam, canned pork Buckle down ----- really apply yourself and do the work Buck up -----pitch in some money Bug in the rug -----safe and comfortable Bun in the oven ----pregnant Built like a brick outhouse -----well built Bump on a log -----useless Burn rubber -----full throttle Burn your candle on both ends -----overworking and not getting your proper rest Burns me up -----makes me angry Bury the hatchet -----get over your anger, forgive Bury your head in the sand -----ignore what’s going on Business at hand -----get to what needs to be done Bush -whacker -----attack from behind Butterflies in my stomach -----feeling uneasy Buttering up -----doing a nice thing for you, to get you to do something By hook or crook -----one way or another By and large ------generally speaking By the scruff of your neck -----grab someone forceably By the seat of your pants ----very close By the skin of your teeth -----barely made it, just made it by By the sweat of his brow -----worked really hard to get it done Call the shots - take responsibility for critical decisions Can’t have your cake and eat it too -----you can't have the best of everything Can’t hold a candle to you -----can't measure up to you Can't make head or tail of it--- totally escapes me Can't see beyond the end of your nose ----- not open minded Cart before the horse -----doing something in the wrong order Case the joint -----look over the place Cat got your tongue -----you’re not answering, when asked a question Catch -----hidden motive Catch your eye -----very appealing, something done to make you look Catch-22 -----situations which end up in vicious circles Caught with his hand in the cookie jar -----caught while doing something he shouldn't be doing Caught with his pants down -----caught in the most inappropriate time Cauliflower ear -----to invert or turn upside down Caves in ----overcome, give up Change of heart -----change ones mind about something, a very deep inner change Cheap skate -----ungenerous Chew the rag -----discuss various things Chicken feed -----not worth much Chip in -----help meet the need, whether financial or physical Chipper -----person is cheerful and in a good mood Chop-chop ----- hurry Chow-chow -----mixture of foods Clean as a whistle -----very clean, nothing to be found on him Clear blue water -----smooth sailing, everything in life looks good Climb the walls -----really out of sorts Close but no cigar -----close but not right Come on ------ You have got to be kidding Close but no cigar -----partly right, but not good enough Cock and bull story -----made up story Cold as hell -----very very cold Cold feet -----backing down Come again ----- say again Connected at the hip -----not connected at the hip, suggesting one cannot read the others mind Contemplating my navel -----rambling mind, thinking big thoughts Cool as a cucumber ----calm and unruffled Cook your goose -----now you did it, you’re in trouble Cool --- real nice, that’s so in Cool stuff ------ very interesting gadgets Cow tow ----- to be submissive Cross my heart and hope to die ----- a way of expressing your truthfulness Cut off your nose to spite your face ----- act of revenge that hurts you more than anyone else Cut the mustart -----work your way through Cute as a bug's ear -----that’s really cute, referring to small things Dead as a door nail -----not one bit of life left Dead beat -----going nowhere Dead head -----not exactly too bright Dead in the water ------ stand-still Dead ringer -----exactually the same Devil's advocate -----to think like the devil Didly squat -----nothing, zero, don't know anything Die is cast -----set in motion, cannot be changed Digging up the past - looking for past sins in someones life Do as the Romans do -----follow the customs of the people, where you are at Doesn't know squat -----lacking in intelligence Does,'t know which side his bread is buttered on - stupid person, not knowing it's for his own good Doing my thing ------ That's what I do Dollar to doughnuts -----you’re really sure of something, almost positive Don't count your chickens before they hatch -----you might be disappointed, other things come into play Don’t give a hoot ----- don't really care Don't hurt yourself ----- sarcasm, work harder Don't look a gift horse in the mouth ----- to question the value of, even through it is free Don't rock the boat ----- let things remain as they are Don't upset the apple cart -----keep everything the way they are Doo-hickey ----- thing-a,ma boob, object of which you don't know the name or its purpose Double cross ----- turn against Down and out ----- he really went down, emotionally hit bottom Down for the count ----- really hit bottom, lowest level Down in the dumps ----- emotionally, not feeling so swell Down in the mouth ------ feeling sorry for himself Down the hatch ----- into your stomach Down to the crunch -----final, last, finish drag my heels ---- not getting right at it, no real speed Draw a bead on ----- set your eyes on that Draw a line in the sand -----set a limit Dressed to the nines -----perfect choice of clothing Drink like a fish -----heavy drinker Drop of the hat ----instant, like right now Dropping like flies ----- a large decrease in numbers in a short period of time Dry run -----a test run, not the final one Dumbbell - someone who doesn't use their God given brain Dumb cluck -----clumsy Eat crow -----you said something, you were wrong, now you have to admit it Egg on your face -----you made an embarrassing mistake and you are found out Elbow grease -----put more effort into it End of story -----no more discussion, finished Eureka -----finally got it right Excuse my French -----excuse my understanding of this Everyone to their liking -----do as you want to Everything on the table ----- everything in the open Face the music -----you got caught fair and square, now you have to face the consequences Fair nice ----- that’s pretty good (originated in Cranbrook) Fall for -----in love, smitten to the heart Familiarity breeds contempt -----seeing to much of another can cause problems, especially neighbors fair and square -----everything done up front and right Far out - that is really cool, really neat Fast one -----pulled a fast one, cheated Feather in his cap -----he accomplished that, he pulled it off Fed up -----just plain had enough Feeling his oats -----one who has a burst of energy Left right and center -----all over the place Field day -----everything just goes so well Figer ma gig -----thing-a-ma-bob, object which you have no idea what it is Fill me in ------give me all the details Fix her wagon ----- stop someone from doing something Flesh and blood -----mortal, lives and dies Floored -----overtaken emotionally, un-expected Fly is open ------ zipper on pants is down Fly in the ointment ----- To spoil a planned event Fly on the wall -----unnoticed able to overhear others conversation, or see them unseen Flying of the handle ----- uncontrolled, dangerous action Fold up -----overtaken with pressure, cannot complete, caves in Full of balogna -----not true at all, just something made up Food for thought -----something to think about Foot in your mouth -----by trying to get yourself out of a situation, you just got deeper into trouble Footloose and fancey free - free of any responsibilities For crying out loud -----now why did you do that, better than swearing Freewheeling -----carefree Fudging ----- not doing it right Funny bone -----the humor really got through to me Funny farm -----institution for people with mental problems Fuss-budget -----one who worries over things Game over ----- the end, finished, caught Get a life -----what you’re doing is really stupid Get all your ducks in a row -----get organized Get in my hair -----get me angry Get in on the ground floor -----the starting position, usually a new stock Get it off your chest ----say what is bothering you, deal with it Get my drift ----- Do you understand what I am saying Get out -----unbelieveable Get out the wrong side of the bed -----not cheerful Get real -----what you’re saying doesn't make sense Get lost -----get out of my sight Get the drop on -----overcome an opponent, using your smarts Get the lead out -----get moving Get the skinny on ------ gather all the information about something Get their goat ---- irritate them Get yourself in a pickle ----- a stinging situation, not nice Getting to be old hat -----same as before, over and over again, boring Gets my goat -----he really irritates me Get your act together -----gain control Gift of gab -----goes on and on, more words without any real meaning Gilding the lily -----applying the make-up to a women Give a hand -----Come and help Give a hoot -----Don't care at all Give an inch take a foot -----someone taking much more than they are offered Give and take -----negotiate Give her the gun -----heavy foot on the gas pedal Give him the razz -----give him a hard time Give him the works -----work him over good God speed - may God grant you success Go figure -----think about it, makes sense Go for broke -----risk everything, all or nothing Go fly a kite -----get lost Go lay an egg -----I am really fed up with you Go out on a limb -----take a chance Go over the edge -----lose sanity Got fixed ----- casterated, tubes tied, to prevent pregnancy Got guts ------ having courage Go the extra mile -----do more than what is expected Go the whole nine yards -----go all the way, complete the task Go Waan -----are you kidding Go whole hog -----put everything into it Go with the flow ----- Go along with what everyone else is doing Going To beat sixty ----- really moving, really getting things done Gone amuck -----things when very wrong Gone to pot -----really got out of shape Gone to the dogs -----really went downhill Good two-shoes - unbearably self-centered little girl Go to hell and back ----had a very difficult time Go to hell in a hand basket -----telling someone off, same as swearing Go over the edge ----mentally unfit, lost it Go with the flow ------willing to go along with what others are doing Goes in one ear and out the other ----doesn't register Got a bone to pick with you -----You and I have a problem to deal with Got a lot on your plate -----a lot in life to handle Got it for a song and a dance -----got it for next to nothing, very cheap Guinea pig - first to try somerhing to see if it is safe, someone to try something on Grapevine -----one person passing on to another what they heard from another Grasping at straws -----last desperate attempt, try anything Grass is greener on the otherside of the road ---things look better elsewhere Graveyard shift -----after 12 o’clock midnight Greek to me -----don't understand any of it Green light -----permission to proceed Green horn -----new at it, just getting started Green thumb ----- ability to grow plants Groosed out - totally repulsive Ground floor -----very bottom, starting point of some new enterprise Gung Ho -----really enthusiastic Gut feeling -----just a feeling about something Gyp -----swindle, cheat Had the biscuit - your done, it's all over Hand and glove -----On intimate terms or in close association Hand over fist ----- really making the money Hand to mouth ---- poor, barely making it Hand you a line -----talking nonsense Handle with kid gloves ----- handle very gently Handwriting on the wall -----things to come Hang in there ----- don't give up Hang out -----passing the time Hanged drawn and quartered -----got you , but good Hard line -----chooses a course and stick to it Hat trick -----at the last moment to come up with a solution Have a boo -----take a look Have an axe to grind -----grudges to deal with Head over heals -----really fell for someone Heave ho -----together in unison, get the work done Heebie-jeebies -----really unsettling feelings Hell to pay -----big trouble, cost will be big time Here’s mud in your eye -----a toast, down the hatch He's in the dog house -----he's really in trouble with his spouse Hiding in plain view ------ right in front of you, but couldn't see it high horse ------ you think you are better than others High on the hog -----living extravagantly His nibs -----sarcastic reference to someone seen as aloof or stuck-up Hit the dirt -----get down quickly Hit pay dirt -----discover something of value Hit the hay -----time for sleeping Hit the nail on the head ----- you understood perfectly Hit the sack ----go to bed Hit the jackpot-----best you could ever hope for Hit the nail on the head -----right on, you got it Hit home ----it registered Hit the wall -----reached ones limit Hitting on all six -----good, working nicely Hocus pocus -----mumbo jumbo, magical Hog wash -----nonsense Hold a candle -----He is very inferior Hold the line -----can you hold on a moment Hold your horses -----wait Hook line and sinker -----fell for it easily Hook or crook -----in one way or another, by any means possible Hook-up-----Go on a date Horse of a different color - separate issuse from the business at hand How you like them apples -----sarcastic reply about a situation Humble pie ----- acknowledge one's own mistake Hunky-dory - everthing is ok Icing on the cake ----- added benefits, something extra If the shoe fits -----if that is you I get your drift -----I understand what you are saying I hope I didn't step on your toes -----not offend or hurt I'll cuff you ----I will smack you I'll bite ----I'm interested, tell me more In a fix ----- got yourself in some trouble In a nut shell - drastically reduced summary In the bag -----got it made In the buff -----naked In the cards -----it as though your future was destined In the doldrums -----feeling low In the limelight -----standing out In the pink ----- a state of well being; good health In the spotlight -----in a position for all to see Inching for a fight----- looking to fight Isn't all it's cracked up to be - something is flawed It will all come out in the wash ----- -the results will show Its a lemon -----device with many problems Jimmy -----make it work with whatever I have in hand Joshing me ----- fooling me Jump on the band wagon -----quick to get in on a sure thing Jump to conclusions -----not taking the facts into consideration Jump the gun ----- started too soon Kettle of fish -----that's another matter kettle calling the pot black ---- accussing someone of the same think that you are Kick in the pants -----opposite of a pat on the back Kick the bucket -----die Kick up a storm -----lots of energy Kid ----- to fool them kit and caboodle -----the whole thing Kitty-corner -----across the street, diagonally opposed Knee-high to a grasshopper ---- very short Knee jerk reaction -----a quick reaction, without thinking Knock on wood -----superstition, knock on wood so it won't happen Knock you down a peg or two ----- you think you are above other people, bring you down Know the ropes -----know all the ins and out of it Knock the wind out of your sails ----- something came up, that really slows you down Knuckle under -----yield, cower or retreat Lame duck -----not good for much Lark -----a spree, fun , play Last ditch -----the last effort to complete something Learn the ropes -----learn all the ins and outs of something Leave no stone unturned -----exhaustive search Left a bad taste in my mouth ----- not happy about it Left holding the bag -----left with all the hurts and responsibilities Legit ----Legitimate, it is real Let the cat out of the bag -----something said that cannot be taken back Let the chips fall as they may ----- let the natural way of things to happen Let’er rip -----full speed ahead Level playing field -----equal to all Like a chicken with its head cut off -----no reasoning Like two peas in a pod ------ two people who are very much alike Lickety split -----very quick Life of Riley -----the good life Light at the end of the tunnel -----things don't look too good right now, but there is hope down the road Living high on the hog - someone pretty well off Long shot ------ remote possibility Lollygag -----dragging ones feet, in no great hurry Look a gift horse in the mouth ----- Loose cannon -----unpredictable, dangerous person Lose face -----loose respect Lowdown -----no good bad person Lower the boom -----you get what’s coming to you Lump it if you don’t like it -----to bad if you don't like it Make ends meet -----come up with the necessary funds to meet your needs Mad hatter -----insane Make a pass at -----flirt with Make no bones about -----say it as it is, nothing left to chance Make a mountain out of a mole hill ----- making a huge issue out of a small matter Mind your own beeswax-----mind your own business Moms the word -----keep it a secret Monkey on your back -----heavy weight, carring a lot of stress Monkey see monkey do ----- to copy someone Monkey wrench -----throw a monkey wrench, an obstacle to stop something More than one way to skin a cat -----there are other ways to get it done Motoring ----- really moving Mumbo jumbo -----nonsense Mums the word -----don't tell anyone, keep quiet Murphy's Law -----the worst out of a number of ways that could be My brother’s keeper -----looking out for your neighbor Naked truth -----the truth, not holding back Neck of the woods ----- here, in this area Nest egg -----money put away New kid on the block -----a new competitor Nick of time -----just in time Nine days wonder -----A novelty that loses its appeal after a few days. Nip and tuck - life and death struggle No dice -----not acceptable No lost love -----never was a love Not a red cent -----very poor Not my cup of tea ----- not exactly what I like Not quite on the ball ----not all that bright Off the cuff -----quickly thought and said Off the record -----conversation between people, not official Off the wall --- person who is a different thinker and doer Not touching that with a ten foot pole ----having nothing to do with that Okay doke -----yes, ok One brick short -----not too smart One foot in front of the other -----keep going, slow but steady On his last legs ----- sure to fail On ice -----on hold On the ball -----knows what he is doing, bright, in control On the bit ----- really with it On the carpet -----in trouble On the money -----everything perfectly in place Off the cuff ----without prior preparation On the cuff ----- on my tab or bill On the dole -----receiving funds On the fly ------quickly do something while your in motion On the fritz -----broken On the house ---- free On the make -----looking for the opposite sex On the run -----chased, sought On the spot -----right now, not later One for the road----- last drink before leaving One kick at the can -----given one chance only Open a can of worms -----done something to really cause trouble Our neck of the woods -----in our area Out on a lark ----- done as a joke Out in left field -misguided or lost Out like a light -----instantly fell asleep Out of my hair -----get rid of that which is bothering me Out of their tree -----nuts, looney Out of sorts -----not feeling quite right Out of the red -----have more money that you owe Out to lunch ----- way off base Over the coals -----severely disciplined Par for the course ----that's the way it is Over the top -----way out of control Pass the buck -----blame someone else Packed it in ----- died Pay through the nose -----pay a high price Partner in crime ----- partner, but not necessary in a criminal way Pass the buck -----blame someone else Pick up the pieces -----make an effort to get ones life straightened up Pie on your face ----- what you did makes you look very silly Pig in the poke -----deal that is foolishly accepted without being examined first Prime the pump ----- do some little thing to get started Pipe down -----stop talking, your talking too loud Pipedream - ridiculous expectation, a scheme that won't work Play by ear -----make decisions as you go, not following any guide Pony up - show us your money Pooped -----really tired Prime the pump ----- get things started Proof is in the pudding - the evidence is there to back the outcome Pull a fast one -----cheat or trick someone Pulling hen's teeth ----- hard to get a answer to your question Pulling your leg -----making fun of you Put on the dog -----make out to be someone that your not Put that in your pipe and smoke it ----- telling someone off Pull a fast one -----do a joke on someone Pull the plug -----finished with Pull the wool over his eyes -----fool someone Pull out all the stops -----remove all hindrances Pulled it off -----he got away with that Pulling hen's teeth ------ very difficult Pure smoke and mirrows -----just not true, more of an illusion Push the envelope -----see how far you can go Push my luck -----really taking a chance Put a sock in it----put an end to it, finish and leave alone Put my foot in my mouth -----said something that will be hard to get out of Put on your thinking cap -----use your brain Put that in your pipe and smoke it -----Sarcastic retort Put your best foot forward -----be your best, look your best Put your foot in it -----made a mess of it Putting on the dog -----making out your high society Put your teeth on edge -----really bothersome Quit your bellyaching ----- stop your complaining Raining cats and dogs -----real downpour Rain-cheque -----get it later for the same price Raising Cain -----really stirring up trouble Ready to fight at the drop of a hat -----any reason to fight Real McCoy ----- the real thing Really going to town -----everything is really moving Red handed -----caught, no way out Red herring -----very different Red tape -----many legal procedures Riga marole -----not easy, things have to be done before you can proceed Right as rain -----predictable Right down your alley ----- very suitable for you Right off the bat -----instantly Right on the money ----- exactly right Right on the nose ----- exactly in the right place Ring a bell -----bring back to remembrance Ripped off -----cheated Rise and shine -----time to get up Rob Peter to pay Paul -----take from one need to meet another Rule of thumb -----the normal way of doing things Ruling the roost -----Being in charge Run amuck -----gone out of control Run around in circles -----not getting anywhere Run out of steam -----no more energy Saved by the bell -----just in time Saved my bacon -----helped out of a mess Scape goat -----one picked to take the fall for all Scatterbrained -----can't keep ones mind on something Screwed ----- In big trouble Screw-up ---- made a mess out of things See the light ----- to understand Sleep tight -----get good nights sleep Shake a leg -----get moving Shank’s mare -----using your feet to get around Shot in the arm ----really get you moving, a stimulus like an injection Shot in the dark -----to try something anyway, it might just work Shoot the bull -----have a long chat with a friend Skin of your teeth ----- very slim chance Sitting on the fence -----not making a decision one way or the other Skeleton in the closet -----past doings that could come to be known Slam dunk ---a forceful dramatic move to finish Smart alect - someone too smart for their own good Smell a rat -----something not right about this Snug as a bug in a rug -----very comfortable Son of a gun -----something didn't work out, better than a swear word Song and a dance ----very cheap Sour grapes -----left a bitter feeling South-paw -----left handed Speed bump ---unexpected problem to deal with Spick and span -----very clean Spill the beans -----Tell all Spinning a yarn - exaggrating the truth Spitting image -----exact ally the same Stack up against ----- to question how one thing compares to another Start the ball rolling -----first step in getting things moving Stick it out ----- bear it a little longer Straight from the horses mouth ----- right from the source Straw that broke the camels back ----- one more burden to many Stick to your guns ------ don't let someone else change your mind Stickler - someone who does everthing exactly, by the book Stem the tide - deflect a serious problem by facing them straight on Stop on a dime ----require a very short stopping distance Straight from the horse’s mouth -----exactally the way it happened Stiff upper lip -----enduring Strike a deal -----come to an agreement Stool pigeon -----tell others about a private matter Stummed -----can't figure it out Strut your stuff -----show what you know best Tail between his legs -----coward Take a Boo ------ have a look Take it with a grain of salt -----don't take it to serious Take off -----begone, away Take the bull by the horns -----deal with it Take the wind out of your sails ----- slow you down, your a little off course Taken for a ride -----didn't get what I was suppose to get, cheated Take it with a grain of salt ----- don't believe everything that is said Takes the cake ----- something so extra ordinary, that it overshadows all else Tat-al tail-----tell on someone That's a Lu Lu -----somehing remarkable That's all she wrote - that's the end of it That sucks -----totally lacking, really disappointing The pot calling the kettle black -----accusing someone of what your doing yourself The real McCoy -----the original Throw in the towel -----Quit Tie the knot ----- get married There you go -----its just like you said it would be Thing a ma bob -----something you don't know what it is, or what to call it Think outside the box - discard unwarranted assumptions Three strikes and your out -----no more chances Through thick and hin ------ through good times and bad Throw in the towel -----Quit Thumbnail ----a smaller version of an original Tickled pink-----really happy about something Tickity Boo ------ Everything is fine Tie the knot -----get married Till the cows come home -----gone a long time Time on your hands -----no pressing matters to attend Tit for tat -----get what you give Toenail --- temporary nail to hold in place To strike a bargain -----come to an agreement To strike while the iron is hot - Act quickly before the opportunity is gone Toe the line -----act in accordance to the rules Ton of bricks -----something that really hit you hard, like a ton of bricks Tongue in cheek -----just kidding Too many irons in the fire -----taking on to many projects going at once Took me for a ride -----cheated me Top notch -----very good Toot my own horn ----say something good about myself, no one else is Touch and go -----very critical Turn a blind eye -----pretend not to see Two-faced -----says one thing and does another Two peas in a pod ----very similar Two sides of the same coin -----different but closely related to one idea Two thumbs up -----way to go,right on, nice going Under the gun -----just made it in time Under the table -----payment in secret Under the radar ----- staying out of public view, hiding out Under the weather -----physically, feeling poorly Under way -----got started Under the wire - another minute and you would be too late Up a blind alley -----went the wrong way Up front ----no illusion Up In the air -----no real decision made yet Upper hand - one who has the final say Up to scratch -----in good shape Up to snuff -----looking good Up the creek -----really got yourself in trouble Upset the apple cart -----cause a commotion Ups and downs -----good times and bad Wearing the pants -----in leadership We better beat it -----get away quickly We have that problem licked -----no more problem Wet behind the ears -----not knowing something, new to it Wet your whistle -----have a drink Whatever turns your crank -----whatever makes you happy What you got up your sleeve -----What are you thinking of doing When pigs fly ----- never will happen When your number is up ------your time to die Whistling in the wind ----- unreal expectations White knuckled -----greatly stressed Willy Nilly -----all over the place, haphazard action Wise crack -----made fun of, usually sarcastic Wolf in sheep’s clothing -----an enemy, but purposely made to look not dangerous Work oneself into lather -----overdoing something, getting into a sweat X marks the spot -----this is the exact place You bet your life ----- oh for sure You got me ----- I can't figure it out Your two cents worth - someone speaks out of turn with their opinion You've got a lot on your plate ----- At the moment you have a lot in life to deal with