Said when a person appears just after being mentioned.
"Did you see Mark today? Oh, speak of the devil, here he comes."
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My patience has run out; the final problem in a series of problems.
"First the car broke down, then I lost my keys. That's the last straw!"
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You don't notice how long something lasts when it's enjoyable.
"I can't believe it's midnight already. Time flies when you're having fun!"
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To get angry or upset about something.
"Don't get bent out of shape just because I disagreed with you."
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To worsen an already bad situation.
"It started raining, and to make matters worse, we got a flat tire."
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To understand something that is complicated or difficult.
"I'm trying to wrap my head around this new software update."
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A way of asking someone what they are thinking about.
"You've been quiet for a while. A penny for your thoughts?"
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What someone does means more than what they say they will do.
"He promised to change, but actions speak louder than words."
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Looking in the wrong place; accusing the wrong person.
"If you think I stole your book, you're barking up the wrong tree."
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People who are similar to each other tend to spend time together.
"The artistic kids always sit together at lunch. Birds of a feather flock together."
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Just barely making it; a very narrow escape.
"I passed the final exam by the skin of my teeth."
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Comparing two things that cannot be compared because they are completely different.
"You can't compare a sports car to a truck; it's like comparing apples and oranges."
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To do something immediately without hesitation or planning.
"If you need my help, call me, and I'll be there at the drop of a hat."
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There's no point in being upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
"You failed the test, but don't cry over spilled milk. Just study harder next time."
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Don't risk everything on a single venture or opportunity.
"I'm applying to several colleges because I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket."
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Good things come after bad things; there is a positive aspect to every negative situation.
"I lost my job, but I finally have time to write my book. Every cloud has a silver lining."
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Get treated the way you've been treating others (usually negative).
"The bully finally got a taste of his own medicine when someone stood up to him."
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To intentionally ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.
"I thought we were friends, but lately she's been giving me the cold shoulder."
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To do something pointless that won't result in success.
"Looking for my lost earring on the beach is just going on a wild goose chase."
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To forgive and forget past quarrels or arguments.
"The family reunion helped heal old wounds between the two brothers."
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Overwhelmed by what is happening at the moment, without thinking rationally.
"I didn't mean to yell at you; I just said it in the heat of the moment."
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To stay focused and attentive on the main goal.
"There are many distractions, but you need to keep your eye on the ball."
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To accomplish two different things at the same time.
"I can kill two birds with one stone by listening to an audiobook while I go for a run."
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To avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems, but could if disturbed.
"I'm not going to ask him about the argument from yesterday. Better to let sleeping dogs lie."
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