50 Idioms

1. Bend Over Backwards:
Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything
2. Cock and Bull Story:
An unbelievable tale.
3. As High As A Kite:
Anything that is high up in the sky.
4. Back To Square One:
Having to start all over again.
5. Apple of My Eye:
Someone who is cherished above all others.
6. A Blessing In Disguise:
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
7. Beat A Dead Horse:
To force an issue that has already ended
8. Eighty Six:
A certain item is no longer available. Or this idiom can also mean, to throw away.
9. Finger lickin' good:
A very tasty food or meal.
10. Get Your Walking Papers:
Get fired from a job.
11. Haste Makes Waste:
Quickly doing things results in a poor ending.
12. Hold Your Horses:
Be patient
13. In The Bag:
To have something secured.
14. Joshing Me:
Tricking me.
15. Keep An Eye On Him:
You should carefully watch him.
16. Knee Jerk Reaction:
A quick and automatic response.
17. Know the Ropes:
To understand the details
18. Lend Me Your Ear:
To politely ask for someone's full attention.
19. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:
To avoid restarting a conflict.
20. Level playing field:
A fair competition where no side has an advantage.
21. liquor someone up:
To get someone drunk.
22. Long in the Tooth:
Old people (or horses).
23. Mumbo Jumbo:
Nonsense or meaningless speech.
24. Mum's the word:
To keep quiet. To say nothing.
25. Nest Egg:
Savings set aside for future use.
26. New York Minute:
A minute that seems to go by quickly, especially in a fast paced environment
27. No Dice:
To not agree. To not accept a proposition.
28. Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
29. On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
30. Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
31. Over the Top:
Very excessive.
32. Pedal to the metal:
To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
33. Pick up your ears:
To listen very carefully.
34. Pipe Down:
To shut-up or be quiet
35. Put a sock in it:
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
36. Rule Of Thumb:
A rough estimate
37. Scot-free:
To escape and not have to pay.
38. Sixth Sense:
A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead.
39. Spitting Image:
The exact likeness or kind.
40. The Ball Is In Your Court:
It is your decision this time.
41. Til the cows come home:
A long time.
42. Under the weather:
Feeling ill or sick.
43. Use Your Loaf:
Use your head. Think smart.
44. Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.
45. Wine and Dine:
When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
46. You Are What You Eat:
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
47. Zero Tolerance:
No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.
48. Southpaw:
Someone who is left-handed
49. A Chip On Your Shoulder:
Being upset for something that happened in the past.
50. Chip on his Shoulder:
Angry today about something that occured in the past.