Have your head in the clouds
To be daydreaming or not paying attention to what is happening around you.
“He won't hear a word you say; he's got his head in the clouds again.”
Read MoreHit the books
To begin to study very hard.
“I have a final exam tomorrow morning, so I really need to hit the books tonight.”
Read MoreHit the ceiling
To become extremely angry very suddenly.
“My dad is going to hit the ceiling when he sees the dent in the car.”
Read MoreHit the ground running
To start a new project or activity immediately and with great energy.
“We have a tight deadline, so we need to hit the ground running on Monday.”
Read MoreHold your horses
Wait a moment; be patient.
“Hold your horses! We can't leave until everyone is in the car.”
Read MoreHot potato
A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
“Gun control is a political hot potato that many candidates avoid discussing.”
Read MoreIcing on the cake
Something that makes a good situation even better.
“I love my new job, and the fact that it's close to home is just the icing on the cake.”
Read MoreIn hot water
In a difficult situation or in trouble.
“He is in hot water with the bank because he missed his mortgage payment.”
Read MoreIn the dark
Unaware of something; not informed.
“They kept me in the dark about the surprise party until the very last minute.”
Read MoreIt takes two to tango
Both parties involved in a situation or argument are equally responsible for it.
“She blames him for their divorce, but it takes two to tango.”
Read MoreJump the gun
To act too soon or before the proper time.
“I think I jumped the gun by buying a house before I got the job offer.”
Read MoreKeep at bay
To prevent someone or something from getting close or causing harm.
“Eating vitamin C can help keep a cold at bay.”
Read MoreKeep fingers crossed
To hope that things will happen in the way that you want them to.
“We're keeping our fingers crossed that it doesn't rain on our wedding day.”
Read MoreKeep in touch
To maintain contact with someone over time.
“It was great seeing you! Let's definitely keep in touch.”
Read MoreKick the bucket
A slang term meaning to die.
“The old man finally kicked the bucket at the age of 98.”
Read MoreKnow the ropes
To be experienced or familiar with how a specific task or job is done.
“Ask Sarah to help you with the software; she really knows the ropes.”
Read MoreLaughing stock
A person or group who is subjected to general mockery or ridicule.
“If I wear this ridiculous hat, I'll be the laughing stock of the party.”
Read MoreLet the dust settle
To wait until a confusing or chaotic situation becomes clear or calm.
“We just had a huge argument. Let's let the dust settle before we talk again.”
Read MoreLife is a bowl of cherries
Life is wonderful, easy, and pleasant.
“I got a promotion and bought a new car; life is a bowl of cherries right now!”
Read MoreLike a fish out of water
Feeling completely uncomfortable or out of place in a specific situation.
“As the only artist at the banking convention, I felt like a fish out of water.”
Read MoreLoose cannon
An unpredictable person who is likely to cause damage or trouble to their own team.
“We can't invite him to the meeting; he's a loose cannon and might insult the client.”
Read MoreMake a mountain out of a molehill
To overreact and treat a minor problem as if it were a major crisis.
“It's just a tiny scratch on the car. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.”
Read MoreMake ends meet
To earn just enough money to pay for basic living expenses.
“With inflation so high, many families are struggling to make ends meet.”
Read MoreMethod to my madness
Having a specific, rational purpose behind behavior that appears crazy or chaotic to others.
“My desk looks messy, but there is a method to my madness—I know where everything is.”
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