Idioms 1-10 Flashcards
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
One certain gain is worth more than two prospective advantages because chances are you might lose everything
A bird’s eye view
A general view; Overall view
A drop in the bucket
A very small part of something big or whole
A feather in one’s cap
An achievement to be proud of
A penny saved is a penny earned
By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little)
A snake in the grass
Unrecognized danger
After my own heart
According to my views and tastes
All is grist that comes in his mill
He turns everything to his profit
Allow the dust to settle
Wait until the disturbance is well and truly over
Another pair of shoes
Different matter
Apple of discord
Cause of dispute, Root of a dispute
At sixes and sevens
A state of confusion, disorder or disagreement between parties
At the eleventh hour
Almost too late, At the last hour
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
All greek to me
Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or understand any of the Greek language.
At the drop of a hat
Willing to do something immediately
Apple of my eye
Someone who is cherished above all others
Bag and baggage
completely; all of one’s possession
Bear the brunt
Endure the greater part of a stress or burden; Consequences
Beat about the bush
Evade the issue
Bell the cat
Do the most dangerous job; Inviting trouble
Between the devil and the deep (blue) sea
Faced with two dangerous alternatives
Birthday suit
Naked
