IDIOMS

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:  Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything. A Blessing In Disguise:  Something good that isn`t recognized at first.  A Chip On Your Shoulder:  Being upset for something that happened in the past.  A Dime A Dozen:  Anything that is common and easy to get. A Doubting Thomas:  A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something. A Drop in the Bucket:  A very small part of something big or whole. A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:  It`s easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.  A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:  Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.  A Leopard Can`t Change His Spots:  You cannot change who you are. A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned:  By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little). A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:  A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words. A Piece of Cake:  A task that can be accomplished very easily. A Slap on the Wrist:  A very mild punishment. A Taste Of Your Own Medicine:  When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. A Toss-Up:  A result that is still unclear and can go either way. Actions Speak Louder Than Words:  It`s better to actually do something than just talk about it. Add Fuel To The Fire:  Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is. Against The Clock:  Rushed and short on time. All Bark And No Bite:  When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight. All Greek to me:  Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language would be. All In The Same Boat:  When everyone is facing the same challenges. An Arm And A Leg:  Very expensive. A large amount of money. An Axe To Grind:  To have a dispute with someone. Apple of My Eye:  Someone who is cherished above all others. As High As A Kite:  Anything that is high up in the sky. At The Drop Of A Hat:  Willing to do something immediately. B Back Seat Driver:  People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver. Back To Square One:  Having to start all over again. Back To The Drawing Board:  When an attempt fails and it`s time to start all over. Baker`s Dozen:  Thirteen. Barking Up The Wrong Tree:  A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve. Beat A Dead Horse:  To force an issue that has already ended. Beating Around The Bush:  Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Bend Over Backwards:  Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything. Between A Rock And A Hard Place:  Stuck between two very bad options. Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:  To take on a task that is way to big. Bite Your Tongue:  To avoid talking. Blood Is Thicker Than Water:  The family bond is closer than anything else. Blue Moon:  A rare event or occurance.  Break A Leg:  A superstitious way to say `good luck` without saying `good luck`, but rather the opposite. Buy A Lemon:  To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after you drive it away. C Can`t Cut The Mustard :  Someone who isn`t adequate enough to compete or participate. Cast Iron Stomach:  Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything. Charley Horse:  Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.  Chew someone out:  Verbally scold someone. Chip on his Shoulder:  Angry today about something that occured in the past. Chow Down:  To eat. Close but no Cigar:  To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.  Cock and Bull Story:  An unbelievable tale. Come Hell Or High Water:  Any difficult situation or obstacle. Crack Someone Up:  To make someone laugh. Cross Your Fingers:  To hope that something happens the way you want it to. Cry Over Spilt Milk:  When you complain