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1	A Babel	A scene of noise and confusion, often referring to a chaotic mix of voices or languages.	The crowded train station during rush hour was a babel of shouts, announcements, and conversations in multiple languages.
2	A Bad Egg	A person who is dishonest, unreliable, or morally corrupt.	Everyone warned her about hiring him, saying he was a bad egg who had cheated his previous employers.
3	A Bag Of Bones	An extremely thin or emaciated person or animal.	After weeks of illness, the poor dog was nothing but a bag of bones, barely able to stand.
4	A Beast Of Burden	An animal, such as a donkey or ox, used for carrying heavy loads; metaphorically, a person who does hard labor.	In many rural areas, the donkey remains a beast of burden for transporting goods up steep hills.
5	A Bed Of Roses	A situation or life that is comfortable, easy, and pleasant.	Marriage isn't always a bed of roses; it requires effort and compromise from both partners.
6	A Bed Of Thorns	A situation full of difficulties, troubles, or discomforts.	Living in that noisy apartment turned out to be a bed of thorns, with constant disturbances day and night.
7	A Bee Hive	A place full of busy activity and bustling people.	The office during deadline week was like a bee hive, with everyone rushing around to complete their tasks.
8	A Bee In One’s Bonnet	An obsession or fixed idea that preoccupies someone's mind.	She has a bee in her bonnet about recycling, constantly reminding us to sort our waste properly.
9	A Big Gun	An important or influential person.	The CEO brought in a big gun from the industry to advise on the company's expansion plans.
10	A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush	It's better to have something certain now than the possibility of something better later that might not materialize.	He decided to accept the job offer immediately, remembering that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
11	A Bird Of Passage	A person who travels from place to place without settling down.	As a freelance photographer, she's a bird of passage, never staying in one city for more than a few months.
12	A Bird Of Prey	A predatory bird like an eagle or hawk; metaphorically, a person who exploits others.	The loan shark acted like a bird of prey, targeting vulnerable people in financial distress.
13	A Bird’s Eye View	A view from a high position that allows seeing the whole area at once; an overview.	From the top of the skyscraper, we had a bird’s eye view of the entire city layout.
14	A Bit Of	A small amount or piece of something.	Could you spare a bit of time to help me with this puzzle?
15	A Black Sheep	A disreputable or troublesome member of a family or group.	In their otherwise successful family, he was the black sheep who dropped out of school and wandered aimlessly.
16	A Blessing In Disguise	Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial.	Losing that job was a blessing in disguise, as it pushed her to start her own successful business.
17	A Blue Stocking	An intellectual or literary woman, often used somewhat derogatorily in the past.	She was known as a blue stocking in academic circles for her extensive knowledge of philosophy.
18	A Bolt From The Blue	A sudden and unexpected event or piece of news.	Her resignation was a bolt from the blue; no one saw it coming.
19	A Bone Of Contention	A subject or issue that causes ongoing disagreement or argument.	The property line has been a bone of contention between the two neighbors for years.
20	A Bone To Pick	A grievance or issue to discuss, often in a confrontational way.	I have a bone to pick with you about borrowing my car without asking.
21	A Book-Worm	A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time with books.	As a child, she was a real book-worm, devouring novels late into the night.
22	A Breach Of Faith	A violation of trust or promise.	Sharing confidential information was a serious breach of faith in their partnership.
23	A Broken Reed	A person or thing that is unreliable or weak when support is needed.	He proved to be a broken reed, abandoning the project when things got tough.
24	A Brown Study	A state of deep thought or absorption, often appearing gloomy.	She sat in a brown study, pondering the meaning of the cryptic message.
25	A Bundle	A large amount, often of money or nerves.	Winning the lottery cost him a bundle in taxes, but he was still thrilled.
26	A Burning Question	An urgent or important issue that needs to be resolved.	Climate change is the burning question of our generation.
27	A Burnt Child Dreads The Fire	Someone who has had a bad experience is cautious about similar situations in the future.	After losing money in stocks, he avoided investments altogether—a burnt child dreads the fire.
28	A Cakewalk	Something that is very easy to do.	The exam was a cakewalk for her after studying the material thoroughly.
29	A Cash Cow	A business or investment that provides a steady income or profit.	Their software division became a cash cow, generating revenue year after year.
30	A Cast The Eye	To look at something briefly or with interest.	She cast an eye over the menu before deciding on the salad.
31	A Cat And Dog Life	A life full of constant quarreling or fighting.	The siblings led a cat and dog life, arguing over every little thing.
32	A Cat In Gloves Catches No Mice	Being too polite or cautious prevents one from achieving goals.	In negotiations, a cat in gloves catches no mice—you have to be assertive to close the deal.
33	A Cat’s Paw	A person used by another to carry out an unpleasant or dangerous task.	He realized too late that he was just a cat’s paw in his boss's scheme to undermine the competitor.
34	A Chain Is No Stronger Than Its Weakest Link	The strength of a group or system depends on its weakest part.	In team sports, a chain is no stronger than its weakest link, so everyone must perform well.
35	A Child’s Play	Something very easy to do.	Fixing the computer was child’s play for the IT expert.
36	A Chink In Someone’s Armour	A vulnerability or weak point in someone's defenses.	His overconfidence was the chink in his armour that his opponents exploited.
37	A Chip Of The Old	Someone who resembles a parent in character or behavior.	He's a chip off the old block, just like his father in his love for adventure.
38	A Chip Of The Old Block	A person who closely resembles a parent in character or appearance.	With his entrepreneurial spirit, he's a chip of the old block like his mother.
39	A Chip Off The Old Block	A person who is very similar to a parent in character or behavior.	She's a chip off the old block, inheriting her dad's talent for music.
40	A Chip On Your Shoulder	A grudge or feeling of inferiority that makes someone easily offended.	He walks around with a chip on his shoulder, always ready to argue about his past failures.
41	A Clean Slate	A fresh start, free from past mistakes or debts.	After bankruptcy, he was given a clean slate to rebuild his finances.
42	A Close Fisted Man	A stingy or miserly person who is reluctant to spend money.	As a close fisted man, he never tipped the waitstaff generously.
43	A Close Shave	A narrow escape from danger or disaster.	Surviving the car accident was a close shave; he walked away with minor bruises.
44	A Closed Book	Something or someone that is difficult to understand or mysterious.	Quantum physics is a closed book to me; I can't grasp the concepts.
45	A Closefisted Man	A miserly or stingy person.	The closefisted man refused to donate even a small amount to charity.
46	A Close-Fisted Person	Someone who is very stingy with money.	She's known as a close-fisted person, always bargaining for the lowest price.
47	A Cock And Bull Story	An unbelievable or absurd tale.	His explanation for being late was a cock and bull story about aliens abducting him.
48	A Cog In The Machine	A small, insignificant part of a large organization or system.	In the huge corporation, he felt like just a cog in the machine, with no real influence.
49	A Cold Blooded	Without emotion or mercy; deliberately cruel.	The murder was committed in cold blood, with no signs of remorse.
50	A Cold Fish	A person who is unemotional, distant, or unfriendly.	Her new boss is a cold fish, never smiling or engaging in small talk.
51	A Cold Reception	An unfriendly or unwelcoming greeting.	The proposal received a cold reception from the board, with no enthusiasm shown.
52	A Cold Shoulder	Deliberate unfriendliness or disregard.	When she tried to apologize, he gave her the cold shoulder and walked away.
53	A Cool Head	The ability to remain calm in difficult situations.	In the crisis, her cool head helped resolve the issue without panic.
54	A Cry For The Moon	To want something impossible or unattainable.	Asking for a raise during the company's financial troubles is like a cry for the moon.
55	A Cry In The Wilderness	An opinion or plea that is ignored or goes unheeded.	His warnings about the environmental risks were a cry in the wilderness, dismissed by policymakers.
56	A Cuckoo In The Nest	An unwelcome intruder in a place or situation.	The new stepchild felt like a cuckoo in the nest among the tight-knit family.
57	A Curtain Lecture	A private scolding, especially from a wife to her husband.	After the party, she gave him a curtain lecture about his embarrassing behavior.
58	A Cut Above	Superior to others in quality or status.	Her designs are a cut above the competition, earning her top awards.
59	A Damp Squib	Something that is expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing.	The much-hyped movie was a damp squib, failing to live up to expectations.
60	A Damsel In Distress	A young woman in need of help or rescue.	In the fairy tale, the knight saves the damsel in distress from the dragon.
61	A Dare-Devil	A reckless person who enjoys dangerous activities.	The dare-devil jumped from the plane without hesitation, thrilling the crowd.
62	A Dark Horse	A little-known person who unexpectedly succeeds.	In the election, the independent candidate emerged as a dark horse and won.
63	A Day Late And A Dollar Short	Too late and insufficient in effort or resources.	His apology came a day late and a dollar short after the damage was done.
64	A Dead Language	A language no longer spoken as a native tongue, like Latin.	Studying Latin, a dead language, helps understand the roots of modern Romance languages.
65	A Dead Letter	A law or agreement that is no longer effective or enforced.	The old treaty has become a dead letter, ignored by both countries.
66	A Deadlock	A situation where no progress can be made due to opposing views.	Negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
67	A Different Kettle Of Fish	Something entirely different from what was previously discussed.	Fixing the roof is one thing, but rebuilding the foundation is a different kettle of fish.
68	A Dime A Dozen	Very common and of little value.	Such cheap gadgets are a dime a dozen at the flea market.
69	A Dog In The Manger Policy	Preventing others from using something that one doesn't need oneself.	His dog in the manger policy meant he hoarded resources others could have used.
70	A Dog’s Breakfast	A messy or disorganized situation.	The report was a dog’s breakfast, full of errors and poor formatting.
71	A Done Deal	Something that is already decided or finalized.	The merger is a done deal; the papers have been signed.
72	A Double Agent	A spy who works for two opposing sides.	The double agent fed misinformation to both intelligence agencies.
73	A Doubting Thomas	A person who is skeptical and refuses to believe without proof.	Like a doubting Thomas, he demanded evidence before accepting the claim.
74	A Drop In A Bucket	A very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed.	The donation was just a drop in a bucket for the massive relief effort.
75	A Drop In The Bucket	An insignificant amount in relation to the whole.	Saving a few dollars here and there is a drop in the bucket toward buying a house.
76	A Drop In The Ocean	A tiny amount compared to what is required.	The aid package was a drop in the ocean for the war-torn country.
77	A Drug On The Market	Something that is plentiful and hard to sell.	After the trend faded, those gadgets became a drug on the market.
78	A Fair Hand	Adequate or reasonable skill in something.	She has a fair hand at painting, creating lovely landscapes.
79	A Fair Weather Friend	A person who is supportive only in good times.	He proved to be a fair weather friend, disappearing when she faced troubles.
80	A Far Cry	Very different from something else.	The final product was a far cry from the original prototype.
81	A Fatal Disease	A disease that causes death.	Cancer was once considered a fatal disease, but treatments have improved.
82	A Feather In One’s Cap	An achievement to be proud of.	Winning the award was a feather in her cap after years of hard work.
83	A Fidus Achates	A faithful friend or devoted follower.	He was her fidus Achates, standing by her through every challenge.
84	A Fish Out Of Water	Someone who is uncomfortable or awkward in a particular situation.	At the formal gala, the casual backpacker felt like a fish out of water.
85	A Fly In The Ointment	A small problem that spoils something otherwise good.	The only fly in the ointment was the rainy weather during the outdoor wedding.
86	A Flying Visit	A very short or hasty visit.	She made a flying visit to her hometown, staying only for a few hours.
87	A Fool And His Money	Someone who spends money carelessly.	A fool and his money are soon parted, as he learned after buying useless gadgets.
88	A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted	Foolish people lose their money quickly through bad decisions.	Investing in that scam showed that a fool and his money are easily parted.
89	A Fool’s Paradise	A state of happiness based on false beliefs or hopes.	Believing the lottery would solve all problems was living in a fool’s paradise.
90	A Forced Landing	An emergency landing of an aircraft.	Due to engine failure, the pilot made a forced landing in a field.
91	A Forced March	A long, exhausting walk done under compulsion or urgency.	The soldiers endured a forced march through the night to reach the base.
92	A Foregone Conclusion	An inevitable or predictable result.	With the score so lopsided, the game's outcome was a foregone conclusion.
93	A Foreign Body	An object or substance that enters the body unnaturally.	The doctor removed the foreign body from the patient's eye.
94	A Forlorn Hope	A slim chance of success; a desperate undertaking.	Attempting to climb the mountain in winter was a forlorn hope.
95	A Free Port	A port where goods can be imported without customs duties.	Singapore is famous as a free port, attracting international trade.
96	A French Window	A large window that serves as a door to a garden or balcony.	She stepped out through the French window onto the terrace.
97	A Fresh Pair Of Eyes	A new perspective from someone not previously involved.	We need a fresh pair of eyes to review the manuscript for errors.
98	A Freudian Slip	An unintentional error revealing subconscious thoughts.	Calling his new boss by his ex-boss's name was a Freudian slip.
99	A Friend At Court	An influential person who can help in a difficult situation.	Having a friend at court in the government sped up the approval process.
100	A Gala Day	A day of celebration or festivity, often marked by special events.	The town's annual festival turned into a gala day with parades, music, and fireworks.
101	A Gentleman At Large	A man who is unemployed or without fixed occupation, often living leisurely.	After retiring early, he became a gentleman at large, traveling the world without commitments.
102	A Going Concern	A business or enterprise that is active and profitable.	The small startup quickly became a going concern, attracting investors with its steady growth.
103	A Golden Mean	A moderate course of action between two extremes.	In politics, he always advocated for the golden mean, avoiding radical changes.
104	A Golden Opportunity	An excellent chance to achieve something desirable.	Landing the interview was a golden opportunity to advance her career.
105	A Golden Wedding	The 50th anniversary of a marriage.	The couple celebrated their golden wedding with a grand family reunion.
106	A Good Address	A prestigious or fashionable location or residence.	Living on Park Avenue is considered a good address in New York City.
107	A Good For Nothing	A worthless or lazy person.	His uncle called him a good for nothing after he quit yet another job.
108	A Good Samaritan	A person who helps others in need, often selflessly.	The stranger who stopped to fix her flat tire was a true good Samaritan.
109	A Good Turn	A helpful or kind act.	Returning the favor was her way of doing a good turn for her neighbor.
110	A Great Hand	Someone who is skilled or proficient at something.	She's a great hand at baking, always winning prizes at the fair.
111	A Green Belt	An area of open land around a city where building is restricted to preserve nature.	The city expanded but preserved the green belt to maintain environmental balance.
112	A Green Horn	An inexperienced or naive person, especially a newcomer.	As a green horn in the office, he made several rookie mistakes on his first day.
113	A Ground Swell	A sudden and significant increase in public opinion or support.	There was a ground swell of support for the new policy after the scandal.
114	A Hair’s Breadth Escape	A very narrow escape from danger.	The climber had a hair’s breadth escape when the rope caught him just in time.
115	A Hard Drinker	Someone who consumes alcohol excessively or habitually.	His reputation as a hard drinker affected his professional relationships.
116	A Hard Nut To Crack	A difficult problem or person to deal with.	Solving the puzzle proved to be a hard nut to crack, taking hours.
117	A Henpecked Husband	A man who is dominated or nagged by his wife.	Friends teased him as a henpecked husband for always following her orders.
118	A Herculean Task	A very difficult or laborious undertaking.	Cleaning up after the flood was a Herculean task for the volunteers.
119	A High Flier	An ambitious person who achieves great success.	She was a high flier in the company, rising to CEO in just five years.
120	A Hornet's Nest	A situation causing anger or controversy.	His comments stirred up a hornet's nest among the employees.
121	A Hot Potato	A controversial or difficult issue that is hard to handle.	The budget cuts became a hot potato in the political debate.
122	A Hotline	A direct and immediate line of communication, often for emergencies.	The president used the hotline to speak with foreign leaders during the crisis.
123	A House Divided Against Itself Cannot	A group or organization weakened by internal conflict will fail.	The team's infighting proved that a house divided against itself cannot stand.
124	A House Of Cards	Something fragile or unstable that can collapse easily.	Their financial plan was a house of cards, crumbling under scrutiny.
125	A Inside Job	A crime committed by someone within the organization.	The theft was an inside job, orchestrated by a disgruntled employee.
126	A Jack Of All Trades	A person who can do many different types of work but may not be expert in any.	As a jack of all trades, he handled plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
127	A Klutz	A clumsy or awkward person.	She's such a klutz, always tripping over her own feet.
128	A Knock Down Price	A very low or bargain price.	They bought the house at a knock down price during the market slump.
129	A Knotty Problem	A complex or difficult issue to resolve.	The legal dispute presented a knotty problem for the attorneys.
130	A Laconic Speech	A concise or brief speech using few words.	His laconic speech at the ceremony was impactful despite its brevity.
131	A Ladies Man	A man who enjoys and is successful in the company of women.	Known as a ladies man, he charmed everyone at the party.
132	A Lame Duck	An official in their final period of office who has lost power or influence.	The president became a lame duck after the election results.
133	A Latchkey Child	A child who returns home to an empty house and lets themselves in.	Growing up as a latchkey child taught her independence early on.
134	A Laughing Stock	Someone or something that is ridiculed or mocked.	After the blunder, the company became the laughing stock of the industry.
135	A Leading Article	The main editorial in a newspaper.	The leading article criticized the government's handling of the economy.
136	A Leading Question	A question phrased to suggest a particular answer.	The lawyer asked a leading question to guide the witness's response.
137	A Leap In The Dark	An action taken without knowing the consequences.	Investing in the startup was a leap in the dark, but it paid off.
138	A Left Hand	Something done clumsily or insincerely.	His compliment felt like a left-hand remark, lacking genuine warmth.
139	A Left-Handed Compliment	A remark that seems like praise but is actually an insult.	Saying she was surprisingly competent was a left-handed compliment.
140	A Leopard Can’t Change His Spots	People cannot change their basic nature or habits.	Despite promises, he reverted to old ways—a leopard can’t change his spots.
141	A Light Sleeper	Someone who wakes easily from sleep.	As a light sleeper, even the slightest noise disturbed her rest.
142	A Lilliputian	Something very small or insignificant, from Gulliver's Travels.	Compared to the giants, the issues seemed Lilliputian in scale.
143	A Little Gush Of	A sudden burst or outpouring of something, like emotion.	There was a little gush of excitement when the winner was announced.
144	A Live Wire	An energetic and lively person.	The new manager is a live wire, motivating the entire team.
145	A Low Blow	An unfair or unsportsmanlike attack or criticism.	Bringing up his past failures was a low blow during the argument.
146	A Maiden Speech	The first speech given by someone, especially in parliament.	Her maiden speech in the assembly was well-received by colleagues.
147	A Man About Town	A fashionable man who frequents social events.	As a man about town, he knew all the best restaurants and clubs.
148	A Man In A Million	An exceptionally good or rare person.	Finding such a loyal friend is like meeting a man in a million.
149	A Man In The Street	An ordinary or average person.	The policy was designed to appeal to the man in the street.
150	A Man In Thousands	A rare or exceptional person among many.	His talent made him a man in thousands in the field of art.
151	A Man Of God	A clergyman or deeply religious person.	The man of God led the congregation in prayer every Sunday.
152	A Man Of His Word	Someone who keeps promises and is reliable.	You can trust him; he's a man of his word.
153	A Man Of Letters	A scholar or writer.	As a man of letters, he published numerous books on history.
154	A Man Of Means	A wealthy person.	Being a man of means, he donated generously to charities.
155	A Man Of Mettle	A courageous or spirited person.	In the face of danger, he proved to be a man of mettle.
156	A Man Of Parts	A talented or versatile person.	The inventor was a man of parts, excelling in science and arts.
157	A Man Of Spirit	A brave or energetic person.	She admired him as a man of spirit for standing up to bullies.
158	A Man Of Straw	A weak or imaginary opponent; someone without substance.	His arguments were against a man of straw, not the real issues.
159	A Mare’s Nest	A discovery that turns out to be false or worthless.	The rumored treasure was just a mare’s nest, leading nowhere.
160	A Mare'S Nest	A confused or illusory situation.	The investigation uncovered a mare's nest of misinformation.
161	A Martinet	A strict disciplinarian.	The coach was a martinet, enforcing rules without exception.
162	A Match Made In Heaven	A perfect partnership or marriage.	Their relationship was a match made in heaven, full of harmony.
163	A Miss Is As Good As A Mile	Failing by a small margin is still a failure.	He almost won, but a miss is as good as a mile in competitions.
164	A Month Of Sundays	A very long time.	It would take a month of Sundays to finish reading all those books.
165	A Moot Point	An issue that is debatable or irrelevant.	Whether to proceed was a moot point after the cancellation.
166	A Moral Certainty	Something that is almost certainly true based on ethics or logic.	It was a moral certainty that honesty would prevail in the end.
167	A Narrow Escape	Barely avoiding danger or disaster.	The hiker had a narrow escape from the avalanche.
168	A Near Thing	A close call or something that almost failed.	Winning the game was a near thing, decided in the final seconds.
169	A Necessary Evil	Something unpleasant but unavoidable.	Taxes are often seen as a necessary evil for public services.
170	A Nine Day’s Wonder	Something that attracts attention briefly before being forgotten.	The scandal was a nine day’s wonder, soon overshadowed by new news.
171	A Nine Days Wonder	A temporary sensation or novelty.	The viral video was a nine days wonder, popular for a short time.
172	A Nine Days'Wonder	Something exciting but short-lived.	His invention proved to be a nine days' wonder, quickly outdated.
173	A Packed Jury	A jury selected to favor one side.	The trial was unfair due to a packed jury biased against the defendant.
174	A Pain In The Neck	An annoying or troublesome person or thing.	Dealing with bureaucracy is a real pain in the neck.
175	A Paper Tiger	Something that appears threatening but is ineffectual.	The rival company turned out to be a paper tiger with no real power.
176	A Party Line	The official policy or view of a political party.	He toed the party line during the debate, avoiding controversy.
177	A Passing Fancy	A temporary interest or attraction.	Her interest in painting was just a passing fancy, soon abandoned.
178	A Past Master	An expert or highly skilled person.	He's a past master at negotiation, closing deals effortlessly.
179	A Penny For Your Thoughts	A way to ask what someone is thinking.	You seem distant—a penny for your thoughts?
180	A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned	Saving money is as valuable as earning it.	By budgeting carefully, she lived by the motto that a penny saved is a penny earned.
181	A Pet Aversion	Something one particularly dislikes.	Crowded places are her pet aversion, making her avoid malls.
182	A Picture Paints A Thousand Words	Visuals can convey complex ideas more effectively than words.	Instead of describing the scene, show the photo—a picture paints a thousand words.
183	A Piece Of Cake	Something very easy to do.	The test was a piece of cake after all that preparation.
184	A Poison Pen	A writer of malicious or anonymous letters.	The anonymous critic wielded a poison pen, spreading rumors.
185	A Practical Joke	A trick played on someone for amusement.	The whoopee cushion was his favorite practical joke.
186	A Pretty Kettle Of Fish	A messy or awkward situation.	Discovering the error now is a pretty kettle of fish.
187	A Queer Fish	An eccentric or strange person.	The old professor was a queer fish, with odd habits and theories.
188	A Rainy Day	A time of need or emergency, often referring to saving for the future.	She saved money for a rainy day, in case of unexpected expenses.
189	A Raw Deal	An unfair or harsh treatment.	After working overtime without pay, he felt he got a raw deal from his employer.
190	A Ready Pen	Someone who writes quickly and skillfully.	As a journalist with a ready pen, she produced articles under tight deadlines.
191	A Red Letter Day	A memorable or significant day, often joyful.	Her wedding day was a red letter day she'll never forget.
192	A Red Rag To A Bull	Something that provokes anger or irritation.	Mentioning politics at family dinners is like a red rag to a bull for him.
193	A Rift In The Lute	A small flaw or discord that spoils harmony.	Their friendship had a rift in the lute after the minor disagreement escalated.
194	A Rogue’s Gallery	A collection of photographs of criminals; metaphorically, a group of disreputable people.	The police station's wall displayed a rogue’s gallery of wanted suspects.
195	A Rolling Stone	A person who travels frequently and doesn't settle down.	As a rolling stone, he never stayed in one job for more than a year.
196	A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss	A person who is always moving doesn't accumulate possessions or responsibilities.	He lived by the motto that a rolling stone gathers no moss, wandering from city to city.
197	A Rope Of Sand	Something weak or ineffective that cannot hold together.	Their alliance was a rope of sand, falling apart at the first challenge.
198	A Rough Guess	An approximate estimate without precise calculation.	Without data, his prediction was just a rough guess.
199	A Royal Road	An easy or direct way to achieve something.	There's no royal road to success; it requires hard work.
200	A Rule Of Thumb	A practical method based on experience rather than theory.	As a rule of thumb, add twice as much water when cooking rice.
201	A Rum Fellow	An odd or eccentric person.	The old neighbor was a rum fellow, collecting bizarre artifacts.
202	A Sacred Cow	Something that is considered immune from criticism or change.	In the company, the outdated policy was a sacred cow no one dared question.
203	A Sandwich Course	A course of study that includes periods of practical work.	He enrolled in a sandwich course that alternated between classes and internships.
204	A Sane Policy	A reasonable or sensible approach.	Adopting a sane policy on spending helped stabilize the economy.
205	A Saving Clause	A provision that allows for exceptions or safeguards.	The contract included a saving clause to protect against unforeseen events.
206	A Saving Grace	A redeeming quality that compensates for flaws.	His sense of humor was the saving grace in his otherwise grumpy personality.
207	A Screw Loose	Someone who is eccentric or mentally unstable.	People thought he had a screw loose for talking to his plants.
208	A Security Risk	A person or thing that poses a potential threat to security.	The leaked information made him a security risk to the organization.
209	A Shadow Cabinet	A group of opposition politicians who mirror the government's cabinet.	The shadow cabinet criticized the prime minister's policies.
210	A Sharp Tongue	A tendency to speak in a critical or sarcastic way.	Her sharp tongue often got her into arguments with friends.
211	A Sheet Anchor	A reliable source of support in times of trouble.	His family was his sheet anchor during the financial crisis.
212	A Shooting Pain	A sudden, sharp pain.	She felt a shooting pain in her leg after twisting her ankle.
213	A Shooting Star	A meteor; metaphorically, someone who rises quickly to fame but fades soon.	The young actor was a shooting star, famous briefly before disappearing.
214	A Short Cut	A quicker or easier way to do something.	Taking the alley was a short cut to the store.
215	A Shot In The Dark	A guess made without much information.	His answer was a shot in the dark, but it turned out correct.
216	A Side Issue	A topic that is not the main concern.	The budget was the main topic, but parking became a side issue.
217	A Sight For Sore Eyes	Something or someone pleasant to see after a long absence.	After a tough day, her smiling face was a sight for sore eyes.
218	A Sitting Duck	An easy target or vulnerable person.	Without cover, the soldier was a sitting duck for the enemy.
219	A Sitting Tenant	A tenant who occupies a property when it changes ownership.	The sitting tenant refused to move out after the building was sold.
220	A Skeleton In The Cupboard/The Family Skeleton	A hidden shameful secret.	Every family has a skeleton in the cupboard they don't discuss.
221	A Slap In The Face	An insulting or humiliating action.	Being overlooked for promotion was a slap in the face.
222	A Slap On The Wrist	A mild punishment for a serious offense.	The fine was just a slap on the wrist for the wealthy corporation.
223	A Sleeping Partner	A business partner who invests but doesn't participate in management.	He was a sleeping partner in the firm, providing funds only.
224	A Slip Of The Tongue	An unintentional mistake in speaking.	Calling her by the wrong name was a slip of the tongue.
225	A Smack In The Eye	A sudden shock or disappointment.	The unexpected bill was a smack in the eye.
226	A Snake In The Grass	A hidden enemy or treacherous person.	He seemed friendly, but he was a snake in the grass.
227	A Snap	Something easy or done quickly.	Fixing the leak was a snap for the plumber.
228	A Society Journal	A publication focused on social events and high society.	The society journal covered the latest celebrity weddings.
229	A Soft Option	The easiest choice, often avoiding difficulty.	Taking the elevator was the soft option instead of stairs.
230	A Soft Spot	A fondness or weakness for someone or something.	She had a soft spot for stray animals.
231	A Sore Point	A sensitive topic that causes annoyance.	His failed exam was a sore point he avoided mentioning.
232	A Spartan Life	A simple, austere lifestyle without luxuries.	Monks lead a Spartan life focused on discipline.
233	A Square Deal	Fair and honest treatment.	The buyer demanded a square deal on the used car.
234	A Square Meal	A substantial and satisfying meal.	After hiking, they enjoyed a square meal at the inn.
235	A Square Peg In A Round Hole	Someone unsuitable for their position or situation.	As an artist in accounting, he was a square peg in a round hole.
236	A Stalking Horse	Something used to disguise true intentions.	The minor bill was a stalking horse for major reforms.
237	A Standing Army	A permanent military force maintained in peacetime.	The country relied on its standing army for defense.
238	A Standing Order	A regular instruction, like a bank payment.	She set up a standing order for her monthly rent.
239	A Stepping Stone	Something that helps achieve a goal.	The internship was a stepping stone to her dream job.
240	A Stiff-Necked Person	Someone stubborn or arrogant.	The stiff-necked manager refused to admit his mistake.
241	A Still Tongue Keeps A Wise Head	It's wise to remain silent to avoid trouble.	In the heated debate, a still tongue keeps a wise head.
242	A Stitch In Time Saves Nine	Prompt action prevents bigger problems later.	Fixing the small leak now—a stitch in time saves nine.
243	A Stone’s Throw	A very short distance.	The shop is a stone’s throw from my house.
244	A Storm In A Teacup	A lot of fuss over something minor.	The argument was a storm in a teacup, resolved quickly.
245	A Straight Play	A drama without music or singing.	The theater performed a straight play about historical events.
246	A Straw Vote	An unofficial poll to gauge opinion.	They took a straw vote to see who favored the idea.
247	A Stumbling Block	An obstacle or hindrance.	Lack of funding was a stumbling block to the project.
248	A Sweeping Statement	A broad generalization without exceptions.	Saying all politicians are corrupt is a sweeping statement.
249	A Talk Of The Town	Something everyone is discussing.	The scandal became the talk of the town.
250	A Tall Order	A difficult or demanding task.	Completing the report by tomorrow is a tall order.
251	A Tall Talk	Boastful or exaggerated speech.	His stories of adventure were just tall talk.
252	A Taste Of Your Own Medicine	Experiencing the same unpleasant treatment one gives others.	After teasing her, he got a taste of his own medicine.
253	A Thankless Task	A job that receives no appreciation.	Cleaning up after parties is a thankless task.
254	A Thorn In One’s Flesh	A persistent annoyance or problem.	The noisy neighbor was a thorn in his flesh.
255	A Thorn In The Flesh	A constant source of irritation.	The unresolved issue was a thorn in the flesh for the team.
256	A Thumbnail Sketch	A brief description or summary.	He gave a thumbnail sketch of the plan.
257	A Tight Squeeze	A difficult situation with limited space or resources.	Fitting everyone in the car was a tight squeeze.
258	A Token Strike	A short strike to demonstrate discontent.	Workers held a token strike to protest low wages.
259	A Toss-Up	An uncertain situation with equal chances.	Choosing between the two options was a toss-up.
260	A Tough Luck	Bad fortune or sympathy for misfortune.	Missing the train was tough luck for her.
261	A Tower Of Strength	A reliable source of support.	During the crisis, her friend was a tower of strength.
262	A Turncoat	Someone who changes allegiance disloyally.	The politician was labeled a turncoat for switching parties.
263	A Turning Point	A moment when a significant change occurs.	Graduating college was a turning point in his life.
264	A Universal Rule	A principle that applies everywhere.	Honesty is a universal rule in all cultures.
265	A Utopian Scheme	An idealistic but impractical plan.	His vision for world peace was a utopian scheme.
266	A Vested Interest	A personal stake in something.	As a shareholder, he had a vested interest in the company's success.
267	A Vexed Question	A problematic or debated issue.	Climate change is a vexed question in politics.
268	A Walk Over	An easy victory.	The match was a walk over for the experienced team.
269	A Wet Blanket	Someone who spoils fun or enthusiasm.	Don't be a wet blanket; join the party!
270	A White Elephant	A possession that is costly and useless.	The old mansion became a white elephant for the family.
271	A White Lie	A harmless or trivial lie.	She told a white lie about liking the gift.
272	A White Paper	An official report presenting policy proposals.	The government issued a white paper on education reform.
273	A Wild Goose Chase	A futile pursuit or search.	Searching for the lost keys was a wild goose chase.
274	A Wild-Goose Chase	A hopeless quest.	The rumor led them on a wild-goose chase.
275	A Windfall	An unexpected gain or good fortune.	Winning the lottery was a windfall for the poor family.
276	A Word In Season	Timely advice or comment.	His encouragement was a word in season during her doubt.
277	A Worm's Eye View	A limited or lowly perspective, often from the ground level, contrasting with a bird's eye view.	From a worm's eye view, the problems of daily life seem insurmountable compared to the big picture.
278	Abide By	To accept and follow a decision, rule, or agreement.	All participants must abide by the rules of the competition to avoid disqualification.
279	Abound In	To have a large quantity of something; to be filled with.	The tropical rainforest abounds in diverse wildlife and plant species.
280	About Face	A complete reversal of direction or opinion; originally a military command to turn around.	The company did an about face on its policy after receiving customer backlash.
281	Above All	Most importantly; more than anything else.	Above all, safety should be the primary concern in any construction project.
282	Above Board	Honest, open, and legitimate; without deception.	The transaction was completely above board, with all documents transparent.
283	Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder	Being away from someone or something increases affection or desire for them.	After months apart, they realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
284	According To	As stated or reported by someone or something.	According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow afternoon.
285	Achilles' Heel	A weakness or vulnerable point in something otherwise strong.	His Achilles' heel was his inability to delegate tasks effectively.
286	Achilles’ Heels	Plural form of Achilles' heel, referring to multiple vulnerabilities.	The team's Achilles’ heels were poor defense and lack of stamina.
287	Achilles’s Heel	A variant spelling of Achilles' heel, meaning a critical weakness.	Procrastination was her Achilles’s heel in achieving long-term goals.
288	Acid Test	A rigorous or definitive test to prove something's value or authenticity.	The prototype passed the acid test under extreme conditions.
289	Across The Board	Applying to all members or categories without exception.	The company announced pay cuts across the board due to financial losses.
290	Act Of God	An uncontrollable natural event, like a disaster, not caused by humans.	The insurance policy covered damages from an act of God, such as earthquakes.
291	Act Up	To behave badly or malfunction.	The children started to act up when they got tired during the long trip.
292	Action Speaks Louder	What people do is more important than what they say.	He promised to help, but action speaks louder than words, and he never showed up.
293	Actions Speak Louder Than Words	People's deeds are more indicative of their intentions than their statements.	Instead of apologizing again, show her that actions speak louder than words by changing your behavior.
294	Ad Hoc	Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary, not planned in advance.	They formed an ad hoc committee to address the immediate crisis.
295	Adam’s Ale	Water, as a pure and natural drink.	In the desert, Adam’s ale was more valuable than any other beverage.
296	Adam's Ale	A variant spelling of Adam’s ale, meaning plain water.	He quenched his thirst with Adam's ale from the stream.
297	Add Fuel To Fire	To make a bad situation worse by provoking or escalating it.	Arguing back would only add fuel to fire in the heated debate.
298	Add Fuel To The Fire	To exacerbate an already tense or problematic situation.	Her sarcastic comment added fuel to the fire during the family argument.
299	Add Fuel To The Flames	To intensify anger or conflict.	Spreading rumors will only add fuel to the flames of their rivalry.
300	Add Insult To Injury	To make a bad situation even worse by doing something additional that offends or hurts.	After losing the game, the coach's criticism added insult to injury.
301	Add Up	To make sense or be logical; to total something.	His excuses don't add up; there's something he's not telling us.
302	Addicted To	Having a strong, uncontrollable habit or dependence on something.	She became addicted to social media, checking it every few minutes.
303	Adding Salt To The Wound	To make someone's suffering worse.	Reminding him of his failure was like adding salt to the wound.
304	Affiliate To	To officially connect or associate with a group or organization.	The local club decided to affiliate to the national association for more support.
305	Afraid Of One’s Own Shadow	Extremely timid or easily frightened.	The shy boy was afraid of his own shadow, jumping at every noise.
306	After A Fashion	In a way that is barely adequate or acceptable.	He can cook after a fashion, but his meals are nothing special.
307	After All	Despite what was expected or said; in the end.	She decided to go to the party after all, changing her mind at the last minute.
308	After One’s Heart	Sharing the same interests or desires as someone.	His love for adventure made him a man after her own heart.
309	Again And Again	Repeatedly; many times.	She practiced the speech again and again until it was perfect.
310	Against The Clock	In a hurry to meet a deadline.	The team worked against the clock to finish the project on time.
311	Against The Grain	Contrary to one's natural inclinations or the usual way.	Going against the grain, he chose art over a stable career in law.
312	Against Time	Racing to complete something before a deadline.	They were working against time to repair the bridge before the storm.
313	Agree With Someone	To have the same opinion as another person.	I agree with you that the movie was disappointing.
314	Agreed To Differ	To accept differing opinions without resolving the disagreement.	They agreed to differ on politics and remained friends.
315	Air Your Dirty Laundry In Public	To discuss private or embarrassing matters openly.	It's unwise to air your dirty laundry in public on social media.
316	Alive And Kicking	Active and healthy; still in existence.	Despite his age, Grandpa is alive and kicking, gardening every day.
317	All Agog	Full of eager anticipation or excitement.	The children were all agog waiting for the magician's show.
318	All And Sundry	Everyone, without exception.	The invitation was extended to all and sundry in the neighborhood.
319	All At Sea	Confused or disorganized.	Without a map, we were all at sea in the unfamiliar city.
320	All Bark And No Bite	Threatening but not actually dangerous or effective.	The boss is all bark and no bite; he never follows through on his warnings.
321	All Bets Are Off	The outcome is unpredictable; previous assumptions no longer apply.	With the sudden rain, all bets are off for the outdoor event.
322	All Ears	Listening attentively and eagerly.	Tell me your story; I'm all ears.
323	All Eyes	Everyone watching intently.	When the celebrity entered, she was all eyes on the room.
324	All Eyes On Me	Everyone's attention focused on one person.	As the performer took the stage, it was all eyes on me.
325	All Fool’s Day	April 1st, known for pranks and jokes.	He pulled a prank on All Fool’s Day, fooling his friends.
326	All Good Things Must	Positive experiences eventually end.	The vacation was wonderful, but all good things must come to an end.
327	All Greek To Me	Something incomprehensible or unintelligible.	The technical jargon was all Greek to me during the lecture.
328	All Heart	Very kind and generous.	She's all heart, always helping those in need.
329	All Hell Broke Loose	Chaos or disorder suddenly erupted.	When the power went out, all hell broke loose in the crowded theater.
330	All In All	Considering everything; on the whole.	All in all, the trip was a success despite the minor setbacks.
331	All In The Same Boat	Facing the same challenges or situation together.	During the storm, we were all in the same boat, working to stay afloat.
332	All In Your Head	Imagined or not real; psychological.	The fears were all in your head; there's nothing to worry about.
333	All Might And Main	With all one's strength or effort.	He pulled with all might and main to open the stuck door.
334	All Moon Shine	Nonsense or foolish talk.	His promises were all moon shine, never to be fulfilled.
335	All Moonshine	Complete nonsense or deception.	The conspiracy theory turned out to be all moonshine.
336	All Of A Sudden	Unexpectedly and quickly.	All of a sudden, the lights went out during the party.
337	All One	Making no difference; the same.	It's all one to me whether we eat out or stay in.
338	All Right	Satisfactory or acceptable; safe and sound.	Everything turned out all right after the minor accident.
339	All Skin And Bone	Extremely thin or emaciated.	After the illness, he was all skin and bone, needing to regain weight.
340	All That Glitters Is Not Gold	Appearances can be deceptive; not everything attractive is valuable.	She learned that all that glitters is not gold when the cheap jewelry tarnished.
341	All The Rage	Very popular or fashionable at the moment.	Vintage clothing is all the rage among young people now.
342	All Thumbs	Clumsy or awkward with one's hands.	When assembling furniture, I'm all thumbs and drop screws everywhere.
343	Allow A Free Hand	To give someone complete freedom to act as they wish.	The director allowed the actors a free hand in improvising scenes.
344	Allow For Something	To take into consideration or make provision for.	When planning the event, allow for possible bad weather.
345	Alma Mater	The school or university one attended.	He donated generously to his alma mater to support scholarships.
346	Alpha And Omega	The beginning and the end; the entirety of something.	In the project, he was involved from alpha to omega.
347	Ambulance Chaser	A lawyer who seeks clients at accident scenes or hospitals.	The unethical attorney was known as an ambulance chaser in the community.
348	An About Turn	A complete reversal of direction or policy.	The government made an about turn on the controversial law.
349	An Acid Test	A decisive test to determine genuineness or value.	The interview was an acid test of her skills under pressure.
350	An Admirable Crichton	A person who is exceptionally talented in many areas.	As an admirable Crichton, he excelled in sports, arts, and academics.
351	An Adonis	A very handsome young man.	The model was an Adonis, turning heads wherever he went.
352	An Amazon	A tall, strong, or athletic woman.	The basketball player was an Amazon on the court, dominating the game.
353	An Ananias	A liar, from the biblical figure who lied.	Don't trust him; he's an Ananias who fabricates stories.
354	An Apollo	A handsome or idealized man, like the god Apollo.	The actor played an Apollo in the mythological film.
355	An Apple Of Discord	Something that causes trouble or disagreement.	The inheritance became an apple of discord among the siblings.
356	An Arm And A Leg	A very high cost or price.	The designer bag cost an arm and a leg, but she bought it anyway.
357	An Arm Chair Job	An easy or undemanding job that can be done sitting down.	After years of manual labor, he wanted an arm chair job in management.
358	An Ass In Lion’s Skin	Someone pretending to be more powerful or brave than they are.	The bully was just an ass in lion’s skin, backing down when challenged.
359	An Axe To Grind	A personal motive or grievance to pursue.	She had an axe to grind with the company after being unfairly dismissed.
360	An Eager Beaver	An enthusiastic and hardworking person who is keen to start or finish tasks.	The new intern was an eager beaver, arriving early and volunteering for extra assignments.
361	An Early Bird	A person who wakes up or arrives early.	As an early bird, she always got the best seats at the morning lectures.
362	An Egghead	An intellectual or highly educated person, often used somewhat derogatorily.	The professor was seen as an egghead, more comfortable with books than people.
363	An Eye For An Eye	Retaliation where the punishment matches the crime in severity.	In the old feud, they followed an eye for an eye, escalating conflicts endlessly.
364	An Eyewash	Something intended to deceive or mislead; a pretense.	The company's apology was just an eyewash to calm the angry customers.
365	An Honest Penny	Money earned through legitimate and hard work.	He preferred to earn an honest penny rather than take shortcuts.
366	An Iron Hand	Strict or harsh control.	The dictator ruled with an iron hand, suppressing any dissent.
367	An Iron Will	Strong determination and resolve.	With an iron will, she overcame obstacles to achieve her goals.
368	An Old Bird Is Not To Be Caught With Chaff	An experienced person is not easily fooled.	Trying to scam the veteran investor was futile; an old bird is not to be caught with chaff.
369	An Old Hand	A person with a lot of experience in a particular activity.	As an old hand at negotiations, he closed the deal smoothly.
370	An Old Maid	An older unmarried woman, often used stereotypically.	In the story, the character was portrayed as a content old maid living independently.
371	An Old Salt	An experienced sailor or seaman.	The old salt shared tales of his voyages across stormy seas.
372	An Olive Branch	A gesture of peace or reconciliation.	After the argument, he extended an olive branch by apologizing first.
373	An Open Book	Someone whose thoughts and feelings are easy to understand.	Her expressions made her an open book; everyone knew when she was upset.
374	An Open Question	A matter that is not yet decided or resolved.	Whether the project would succeed remained an open question.
375	An Open Secret	Something that is supposed to be secret but is widely known.	Their engagement was an open secret in the office.
376	An Ugly Customer	A dangerous or unpleasant person to deal with.	The bouncer eyed the rowdy patron as an ugly customer.
377	An Untimely End	A death that happens prematurely or unexpectedly.	The hero met an untimely end in the tragic novel.
378	Angle For Something	To try to obtain something indirectly or slyly.	He was angling for a promotion by complimenting the boss excessively.
379	Animal Spirits	Enthusiasm, energy, or confidence, especially in economic contexts.	The market surge was driven by animal spirits among investors.
380	Answer Back	To reply rudely or defiantly.	The child was scolded for answering back to his teacher.
381	Answer For	To be responsible or accountable for something.	You will have to answer for your mistakes in the meeting.
382	Answer For Something	To take responsibility or vouch for something.	I can answer for his reliability; he's never let me down.
383	Answer One’s Purpose	To serve one's needs or be suitable.	The old car still answers our purpose for short trips.
384	Ante Up	To pay up or contribute money, often in a game or obligation.	It's time to ante up for the group gift.
385	Ants In One’s Pants	To be restless or unable to sit still.	The kids had ants in their pants waiting for the show to start.
386	Antsy	Agitated, impatient, or restless.	She got antsy during the long delay at the airport.
387	Any Port In A Storm	In difficult times, any solution or help is acceptable.	He accepted the low-paying job—any port in a storm during unemployment.
388	Apple Of Discord	Something that causes disagreement or trouble.	The bonus distribution became the apple of discord in the team.
389	Apple Of My Eye	Someone cherished above all others.	His granddaughter is the apple of his eye.
390	Apple Of One’s Eye	A person who is greatly loved or favored.	The puppy became the apple of her eye soon after adoption.
391	Apple Of Someone's Eyes	A variant of apple of one's eye, someone dearly loved.	The baby was the apple of her parents' eyes.
392	Apple Pie Order	In perfect neatness or organization.	She kept her desk in apple pie order.
393	Apron Strings	Under the control or influence of one's mother or family.	He finally cut the apron strings and moved out on his own.
394	Arcadian Life	A simple, peaceful rural life.	They dreamed of an Arcadian life in the countryside away from city chaos.
395	Argue Someone Down	To persuade someone by arguing until they give in.	She argued him down to a lower price for the car.
396	Argue Someone Out	To convince someone to abandon an idea through argument.	He tried to argue her out of quitting her job.
397	Argue The Toss	To dispute a decision that has already been made.	There's no point arguing the toss; the referee's call is final.
398	Arm Of The Law	The police or legal authority.	The long arm of the law caught up with the fugitive.
399	Armchair Critic	Someone who criticizes without practical experience.	As an armchair critic, he judged the game from his living room.
400	Arm-Chair Critic	A variant of armchair critic, one who offers opinions without involvement.	The arm-chair critic blogged about politics but never voted.
401	Armed To The Teeth	Heavily armed or prepared.	The guards were armed to the teeth for the high-security event.
402	Around The Clock	Continuously, all day and night.	The team worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
403	As A Rule	Generally or usually.	As a rule, I avoid eating out on weekdays.
404	As Daft As A Brush	Very silly or foolish.	Jumping into the pool fully clothed was as daft as a brush.
405	As Easy As Pie	Very easy or simple.	Baking the cake was as easy as pie with the ready mix.
406	As Good As	Almost the same as; virtually.	The deal is as good as done; just sign the papers.
407	As Good As Gold	Very well-behaved, especially of children.	The toddlers were as good as gold during the ceremony.
408	As Good As His Word	Reliable in keeping promises.	He was as good as his word, delivering the package on time.
409	As Hard As Nail	Tough, unyielding, or insensitive.	The coach was as hard as nails, pushing the team relentlessly.
410	As High As A Kite	Very happy or excited; also, intoxicated.	After winning the lottery, she was as high as a kite.
411	As The Crow Flies	In a straight line, the shortest distance.	The village is 10 miles away as the crow flies.
412	As You Make Your Bed, So Must Lie On It	You must accept the consequences of your actions.	He ignored advice and now faces debt—as you make your bed, so must you lie on it.
413	Ask After Someone	To inquire about someone's health or well-being.	When I met her, she asked after my family.
414	Ask For The Moon	To request something impossible or unreasonable.	Demanding a private jet was asking for the moon.
415	Ask Someone Out	To invite someone on a date.	He finally got the courage to ask her out to dinner.
416	Asking For Trouble	Behaving in a way that invites problems.	Driving without a seatbelt is asking for trouble.
417	Asleep At The Switch	Not paying attention or failing in one's duties.	The guard was asleep at the switch when the thief entered.
418	At (On) The Heels Of	Closely following something.	Success came at the heels of years of hard work.
419	At A Discount	At a reduced value or importance.	His opinions are taken at a discount after the scandal.
420	At A Loss	Confused or unsure what to do.	She was at a loss for words when surprised.
421	At A Low Ebb	In a poor or depressed state.	Morale was at a low ebb after the layoffs.
422	At A Pinch	In an emergency or if necessary.	At a pinch, we can fit one more person in the car.
423	At A Snail’s Pace	Very slowly.	Traffic moved at a snail’s pace during rush hour.
424	At A Stone’s Throw	Very close in distance.	The beach is at a stone’s throw from the hotel.
425	At A Stretch	Continuously or without interruption.	He worked 12 hours at a stretch to finish the report.
426	At All Costs	No matter what the expense or difficulty.	They wanted to win at all costs.
427	At All Events	In any case; whatever happens.	At all events, we'll proceed with the plan.
428	At All Times	Always; constantly.	Keep your phone on at all times for emergencies.
429	At An Arm’s Length	Maintaining a distance, especially in relationships.	She kept him at an arm’s length to avoid complications.
430	At An Arm'S Length	A variant of at arm's length, keeping distance.	Business partners should be kept at an arm's length personally.
431	At Any Cost	Regardless of the price or sacrifice.	He was determined to succeed at any cost.
432	At Arm’s Length	Not too close or intimate.	The deal was conducted at arm’s length to ensure fairness.
433	At Bay	Cornered or held off, like in a chase.	He kept his critics at bay with strong arguments.
434	At Cross	Misunderstanding each other's intentions.	They were talking at cross purposes, leading to confusion.
435	At Daggers Drawn	In a state of bitter hostility.	The two rivals were at daggers drawn over the contract.
436	At Discretion	According to one's judgment.	Use the funds at your discretion for the project.
437	At Ease	Relaxed or comfortable.	The soldiers stood at ease during the inspection.
438	At First Blush	At first glance or impression.	At first blush, the plan seemed feasible.
439	At Hand	Nearby or available.	Help is at hand if you need it.
440	At His Wit’s End	Extremely frustrated or desperate.	He was at his wit’s end trying to solve the puzzle.
441	At Home	Comfortable or familiar with something.	She feels at home in the kitchen, cooking elaborate meals.
442	At Home In	Comfortable or familiar with a particular situation or subject.	She is at home in mathematics, solving complex problems effortlessly.
443	At Issue	The point in question or under discussion.	The main point at issue was the budget allocation for the project.
444	At Large	Free and not captured; also, in general or as a whole.	The escaped prisoner is still at large, evading the police.
445	At Logger Heads	In a state of disagreement or conflict.	The two departments were at logger heads over resource sharing.
446	At Loggerheads	In heated dispute or opposition.	The siblings were at loggerheads about who would inherit the house.
447	At Loose Ends	In a state of uncertainty or disorganization; without purpose.	After retirement, he felt at loose ends without a daily routine.
448	At Once	Immediately or without delay.	Please respond to the email at once; it's urgent.
449	At One	In agreement or harmony.	The team was at one on the decision to proceed.
450	At One’s Beck And Call	Always ready to obey or serve someone's commands.	The assistant was at his boss’s beck and call, available 24/7.
451	At One’s Elbow	Very close or nearby.	Keep the dictionary at your elbow while writing the essay.
452	At One’s Finger Ends	Known thoroughly or readily available in one's mind.	She has all the facts at her finger ends after years of study.
453	At One’s Fingertips	Readily available or easily recalled.	With the app, information is at your fingertips.
454	At One’s Wit	Extremely frustrated.	He was at his wit’s end trying to fix the broken computer.
455	At One’s Wit’s End	Completely puzzled or desperate, with no idea what to do.	After hours of searching, she was at her wit’s end looking for her keys.
456	At One’s Wits Ends	At the limit of one's mental resources.	The puzzle had him at his wits ends, unable to solve it.
457	At One's Wits End	Extremely perplexed or frustrated.	Dealing with the noisy neighbors left her at her wits end.
458	At Par	At face value or equal to the standard.	The stock is trading at par with its initial offering price.
459	At Random	Without a definite plan or pattern.	The winners were selected at random from the entries.
460	At Sea	Confused or lost, without direction.	Without instructions, I was all at sea with the new software.
461	At Sixes And Seven	In a state of confusion or disorder.	The office was at sixes and seven after the sudden resignation.
462	At Sixes And Sevens	In disarray or confusion.	Her plans were at sixes and sevens due to the unexpected delay.
463	At Snail’s Pace	Very slowly.	The old computer loads programs at a snail’s pace.
464	At Someone's Beck And Call	Completely at someone's disposal or command.	The servants were at the king's beck and call.
465	At Stake	At risk or in jeopardy.	With the company failing, jobs were at stake.
466	At Stone’s Throw	Very close in distance.	The park is a stone’s throw from our apartment.
467	At The Bottom Of	The underlying cause or reason for something.	Jealousy was at the bottom of their rivalry.
468	At The Dead Of Night	In the middle of the night when it's very quiet and dark.	The thieves broke in at the dead of night.
469	At The Drop Of A Hat	Immediately or without hesitation.	She would travel at the drop of a hat if invited.
470	At The Eleventh Hour	At the last possible moment.	The agreement was reached at the eleventh hour before the deadline.
471	At The End Of One’s Tether	Having no more patience or strength left.	After a long day, she was at the end of her tether with the kids.
472	At The Fag End	At the last or concluding part, often when something is worn out.	He joined the meeting at the fag end, missing most of the discussion.
473	At The First Blush	At first glance or initial impression.	At the first blush, the idea seemed brilliant.
474	At The Mercy Of	Completely under the control or influence of someone or something.	The sailors were at the mercy of the storm.
475	At The Outset	At the beginning.	At the outset, the project seemed straightforward.
476	At The Zenith	At the highest point or peak.	The band was at the zenith of their career during the world tour.
477	At Variance	In disagreement or conflict.	His views were at variance with the company's policy.
478	At Variance With	Differing from or conflicting with.	The results were at variance with our expectations.
479	At Your Beck And Call	Ready to comply with your wishes at any time.	The hotel staff is at your beck and call for any needs.
480	Atone For	To make amends for a wrongdoing.	He tried to atone for his mistake by apologizing sincerely.
481	Attend To	To deal with or take care of something.	Please attend to the customer's complaint immediately.
482	Average Out	To calculate or result in an average.	The scores average out to 85 over the semester.
483	Axe Out	To remove or eliminate something.	The unnecessary scenes were axed out of the script.
484	Back And Forth	Moving repeatedly from one place to another.	They paced back and forth waiting for news.
485	Back In Harness	Back to work after a break.	After vacation, he was back in harness at the office.
486	Back On One’s Feet:	Recovered from illness or difficulty, especially financially.	After the surgery, she was back on her feet in no time.
487	Back Or Bet On The Wrong Horse	To support the losing side or make a bad choice.	Investing in that stock was betting on the wrong horse.
488	Back Out	To withdraw from a commitment.	He backed out of the deal at the last minute.
489	Back Out Of	To renege on an agreement or promise.	She backed out of the trip due to illness.
490	Back Seat Driver	Someone who gives unwanted advice, especially while driving.	My uncle is a back seat driver, always telling me how to navigate.
491	Back Stair Gossip	Secret or behind-the-scenes rumors.	The office was full of back stair gossip about the merger.
492	Back To Square One	Back to the starting point after a failure.	After the error, we were back to square one on the project.
493	Back To The Drawing	Starting over after a plan fails.	The prototype failed, so it's back to the drawing board.
494	Back To The Drawing Board	To start planning again from the beginning.	The rejected proposal sent us back to the drawing board.
495	Backhanded Compliment	A remark that seems like praise but is actually insulting.	Saying she was pretty for her age was a backhanded compliment.
496	Backseat Driver	A person who interferes or gives unsolicited advice.	As a backseat driver, she critiqued every decision I made.
497	Bad Blood	Ill feeling or animosity between people.	There was bad blood between the two families after the dispute.
498	Bad Debt	Money owed that is unlikely to be recovered.	The company wrote off the bad debt from the bankrupt client.
499	Bad Faith	Dishonest or insincere intentions.	Negotiating in bad faith led to the breakdown of talks.
500	Bad Hats	Troublemakers or disreputable people.	The party was ruined by a group of bad hats causing chaos.
501	Badger Someone Into Doing Something	To persistently nag or pressure someone to do something.	She badgered him into joining the gym with her.
502	Bag And Baggage	With all one's possessions; completely.	He left the house bag and baggage after the argument.
503	Bags Under The Eyes	Dark circles or puffiness under the eyes from tiredness.	After the sleepless night, she had bags under her eyes.
504	Bait And Switch	A deceptive sales tactic where a better deal is advertised but replaced with an inferior one.	The store's bait and switch angered many customers.
505	Baker’s Dozen	Thirteen items instead of twelve.	The shop gave a baker’s dozen of donuts as a bonus.
506	Ball Is In Your Court	It's your turn to take action or make a decision.	I've made my offer; now the ball is in your court.
507	Balloon Goes Up	The start of trouble or a significant event.	When the balloon goes up, everyone must be prepared.
508	Bane Of One’s Life	A constant source of annoyance or trouble.	Traffic jams are the bane of his life during commutes.
509	Bang For The Buck	Good value for money.	This phone gives great bang for the buck with its features.
510	Bang Your Head Against A Brick Wall	To try futilely to achieve something impossible.	Convincing him is like banging your head against a brick wall.
511	Bank On Someone	To rely or count on someone.	You can bank on her to finish the task on time.
512	Banker’s Hours	Short working hours, typically implying laziness.	He keeps banker’s hours, leaving the office by 3 PM.
513	Baptism Of Fire	A difficult or challenging introduction to something.	Her first day as manager was a baptism of fire with multiple crises.
514	Bar Fly	A person who frequents bars regularly.	The old bar fly shared stories with anyone who would listen.
515	Bare One’s Heart	To reveal one's deepest feelings or secrets.	In the letter, he bared his heart about his regrets.
516	Barefaced Liar	Someone who lies shamelessly and obviously.	He was a barefaced liar, denying the evidence in front of him.
517	Bargain For	To expect or anticipate something.	She didn't bargain for the extra workload.
518	Bark Up The Wrong Tree	To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.	If you think I stole it, you're barking up the wrong tree.
519	Barking Up The Wrong	Following a false lead.	Accusing her was barking up the wrong tree entirely.
520	Barking Up The Wrong Tree	Making a mistake in one's approach or accusation.	The detective was barking up the wrong tree with the suspect.
521	Barmecide Feast	Something that promises much but delivers little; an illusion of abundance.	The job offer turned out to be a Barmecide feast with no real benefits.
522	Barmecide's Feast	A pretended or illusory generosity.	The lavish display was a Barmecide's feast, all show and no substance.
523	Batten Down The	To prepare for trouble.	With the storm approaching, batten down the hatches.
524	Battle Of Wills	A contest where people try to impose their determination on each other.	Parenting teenagers often becomes a battle of wills.
525	Be A Piece Of Cake	To be very easy or simple to do.	Learning the basics of the software will be a piece of cake for someone with your experience.
526	Be After Something	To be trying to get or achieve something.	She's been after that promotion for months, working extra hours to impress the boss.
527	Be All Ears	To be listening eagerly and attentively.	Tell me about your trip—I'm all ears!
528	Be Born With A Silver Spoon In One’s Mouth	To be born into a wealthy or privileged family.	He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, never having to worry about money.
529	Be Broke	To have no money left.	After paying bills, I'm completely broke until my next paycheck.
530	Be Down For	To be willing or enthusiastic about doing something.	If you want to go hiking this weekend, I'm down for it.
531	Be Down With	To be ill or sick with something.	She's been down with the flu for a week and can't come to work.
532	Be Glad To See The Back Of	To be pleased when someone or something leaves or ends.	After the noisy construction ended, we were glad to see the back of it.
533	Be In The Driving Seat	To be in control of a situation.	With the new manager, the team finally feels like they're in the driving seat for success.
534	Be In With Someone	To be on friendly terms with someone influential.	If you're in with the director, you might get the lead role.
535	Be Nipped In The Bud	To be stopped or prevented at an early stage.	The rebellion was nipped in the bud by quick police action.
536	Be Off One’s Head	To be crazy or behaving irrationally.	You must be off your head to jump out of a plane without training.
537	Be On Cloud Nine	To be extremely happy or elated.	After winning the award, she was on cloud nine for days.
538	Be On The Go	To be very busy or active.	With three jobs, she's always on the go and rarely rests.
539	Be On The Road	To be traveling, especially for work or performance.	The band has been on the road for months touring Europe.
540	Be On To Someone	To be aware of someone's deceptive actions.	I think the teacher is on to you cheating on the test.
541	Be Out For Something	To be determined to get or achieve something, often selfishly.	He's out for revenge after being betrayed by his friend.
542	Be Taken Aback	To be shocked or surprised.	I was taken aback by the sudden announcement of her resignation.
543	Be That As It May	Used to acknowledge a point but indicate it doesn't change the situation.	Be that as it may, we still need to meet the deadline.
544	Be Up Against Someone	To be facing strong opposition or competition.	In the finals, we're up against the defending champions.
545	Be Up And Running	To be functioning or operating successfully.	The new website should be up and running by tomorrow.
546	Be Used To	To be accustomed to something.	After living in the city, I'm used to the constant noise.
547	Bear Down	To apply pressure or focus intensely.	The team needs to bear down in the final quarter to win.
548	Bear Down On Someone	To approach someone or something forcefully.	The storm clouds bore down on the village, bringing heavy rain.
549	Bear In Mind	To remember or consider something.	Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy during rush hour.
550	Bear Something In Mind	To keep something in consideration.	When planning the event, bear the budget in mind.
551	Bear Something Out	To confirm or support something.	The evidence bears out his claim of innocence.
552	Bear The Brunt	To suffer the main force or worst part of something unpleasant.	The coastal towns bore the brunt of the hurricane.
553	Bear The Brunt Of	To endure the majority of criticism or hardship.	She bore the brunt of the blame for the team's failure.
554	Bear The Palm	To be the winner or superior in something.	In the debate, she bore the palm with her eloquent arguments.
555	Bear Up	To remain cheerful or endure under pressure.	Despite the bad news, he bore up well.
556	Bear Up With	To tolerate or endure something patiently.	I don't know how she bears up with all the stress.
557	Bear With	To be patient or tolerant with someone.	Please bear with me while I explain the details.
558	Beard The Lion In His Den	To confront a dangerous or powerful opponent in their own territory.	She bearded the lion in his den by challenging the CEO in the boardroom.
559	Beat A Dead Horse	To waste time on a pointless or already resolved issue.	Arguing about it now is just beating a dead horse.
560	Beat About The Bush	To avoid talking directly about something.	Stop beating about the bush and tell me what happened.
561	Beat Around The Bush	To speak indirectly or evasively.	He beat around the bush instead of admitting his mistake.
562	Beat Black And Blue	To bruise someone severely by hitting.	In the fight, he was beaten black and blue.
563	Beat Hollow	To defeat someone completely.	The home team beat their rivals hollow in the match.
564	Beat One’s Brains Out	To think very hard or work intensely on something.	I beat my brains out trying to solve the riddle.
565	Beat The Air	To make futile efforts.	Complaining without action is just beating the air.
566	Beat The Record	To surpass a previous achievement or best time.	The athlete beat the record by two seconds.
567	Beating Around The	Avoiding the main topic.	Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
568	Beating Around The Bush	Not speaking directly about the issue.	She's beating around the bush instead of asking for help.
569	Beats Me	I don't know or understand.	How he solved it so quickly beats me.
570	Beauty Is In The Eye Of	Attractiveness is subjective.	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so tastes vary.
571	Bed And Board	Food and lodging.	The job offer included bed and board at the remote site.
572	Bed Of Roses	A comfortable or easy situation.	Life abroad isn't a bed of roses; it has its challenges.
573	Bed Of Thorns	A situation full of difficulties.	Managing the crisis turned into a bed of thorns for the leader.
574	Bee In One’s Bonnet	An obsession or persistent idea.	He has a bee in his bonnet about healthy eating.
575	Bee-Line	The shortest or most direct route.	She made a bee-line for the exit after the meeting.
576	Before Long	Soon or in a short time.	Before long, the rain started pouring down.
577	Beggar Description	To be too extraordinary to describe adequately.	The beauty of the sunset beggars description.
578	Beggars Can't Be	Those in need must accept what's offered.	Beggars can't be choosers, so take the job for now.
579	Behind One’s Back	Done secretly without someone's knowledge.	They talked about her behind her back.
580	Behind One's Back	In a secretive or deceitful manner.	He sold the car behind his wife's back.
581	Behind The Scene	Happening secretly or not publicly visible.	Much negotiation happened behind the scene.
582	Behind The Scenes	In private or out of public view.	Behind the scenes, the crew worked tirelessly.
583	Bell The Cat	To undertake a dangerous task.	Who will bell the cat and confront the boss?
584	Below One’s Dignity	Considered unworthy of one's status.	Manual labor was below his dignity as a noble.
585	Below The Belt	Unfair or unscrupulous.	His personal attack was below the belt.
586	Bent Out Of Shape	Very upset or angry.	Don't get bent out of shape over a small mistake.
587	Beside Himself	Overcome with emotion, like anger or joy.	He was beside himself with rage after the theft.
588	Beside The Mark	Irrelevant or off the point.	His comments were beside the mark in the discussion.
589	Best Of Both The Worlds	Enjoying the advantages of two different things.	Working remotely gives the best of both the worlds.
590	Best Of Both Worlds	Benefiting from two contrasting situations.	The hybrid car offers the best of both worlds.
591	Best Thing Since Sliced Bread	Something considered excellent or innovative.	The new app is the best thing since sliced bread.
592	Bet Your Bottom Dollar	To be absolutely certain about something.	You can bet your bottom dollar he'll be late again.
593	Between A Rock And A Hard Place	Facing two equally difficult choices.	She was between a rock and a hard place deciding on jobs.
594	Between Horns Of	Facing a difficult choice.	He was caught between the horns of a dilemma.
595	Between Scylla And Charybdis	Between two equally hazardous alternatives.	Navigating politics is like being between Scylla and Charybdis.
596	Between The Devil And The Deep Sea	In a dilemma with no good options.	He was between the devil and the deep sea in the crisis.
597	Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt	Absolutely certain, without any question.	His guilt was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.
598	Beyond All Question	Undoubtedly or indisputably.	Her talent is beyond all question.
599	Beyond One’s Grasp	Too difficult to understand or achieve.	Advanced physics was beyond his grasp.
600	Beyond The Pale	Unacceptable or outside proper bounds.	His behavior was beyond the pale at the party.
601	Bids Fair	Seems likely or promising.	The new policy bids fair to improve efficiency.
602	Big Cheese	An important or influential person.	The big cheese of the company arrived for the meeting.
603	Big Draw	Something that attracts a large audience.	The concert was a big draw for music fans.
604	Big Gun	A powerful or important figure.	They brought in the big guns to negotiate the deal.
605	Bird Of Passage	A transient person who doesn't stay long.	As a consultant, he's a bird of passage in offices.
606	Bird’s Eye View	An overview from a high vantage point.	The drone gave a bird’s eye view of the landscape.
607	Bird’s Of Same Feather	People with similar interests.	Birds of the same feather flock together in clubs.
608	Birds Of A Feather	People who are alike in character or interests.	Birds of a feather often form strong friendships.
609	Birds Of A Feather Flock Together	Similar people tend to associate with each other.	In the art class, birds of a feather flock together.
610	Birds Of Same Feather	People with common traits group together.	Birds of same feather collaborate well on projects.
611	Bite Off More Than You Can Chew	To take on more than one can handle.	Accepting three jobs was biting off more than he could chew.
612	Bite One’s Lips	To suppress emotion or refrain from speaking.	She bit her lips to avoid laughing during the speech.
613	Bite The Dust	To fail, die, or be defeated.	The old computer finally bit the dust after years of use.
614	Bite Your Tongue	To stop yourself from saying something that might be inappropriate or hurtful.	When she criticized my work, I had to bite my tongue to avoid arguing back.
615	Blabbermouth	A person who talks too much and reveals secrets.	Don't tell him anything confidential; he's a real blabbermouth.
616	Black And Blue	Bruised or beaten severely.	After the accident, his arm was black and blue from the impact.
617	Black And White	Clear and straightforward, without ambiguity.	The contract terms were in black and white, leaving no room for interpretation.
618	Black Out	To lose consciousness or faint.	During the heatwave, several people blacked out from dehydration.
619	Black Ox	Misfortune or hardship (from an old proverb about the black ox treading on one's foot).	The black ox has trod on his foot, as he faced one tragedy after another.
620	Black Sheep	A disreputable or troublesome member of a family or group.	In their accomplished family, he was the black sheep who rebelled against traditions.
621	Blessing In Disguise	Something that seems bad but turns out to be good.	Losing the job was a blessing in disguise, leading to a better opportunity.
622	Blind Alley	A course of action that leads nowhere; a dead end.	Pursuing that investment turned out to be a blind alley, yielding no returns.
623	Blind Date	A social meeting between two people who have never met before, often arranged by others.	She was nervous about her blind date set up by her best friend.
624	Blood And Iron	Military force rather than diplomacy (from Bismarck's policy).	The leader believed in blood and iron to resolve international disputes.
625	Blood Is Thicker Than	Family ties are stronger than other relationships.	Even after the argument, blood is thicker than water, so they reconciled.
626	Blood Is Thicker Than Water	Family relationships are more important than others.	When he needed help, blood is thicker than water, and his siblings stepped in.
627	Blood Running Cold	To feel extreme fear or horror.	Hearing the ghost story made my blood run cold.
628	Blood, Sweat And Tears	Great effort and hard work, often involving suffering.	Building the company took blood, sweat and tears over many years.
629	Blow Hot And Cold	To alternate between enthusiasm and indifference.	She blows hot and cold about the project, changing her mind frequently.
630	Blow One’s Own	To boast about oneself.	He loves to blow his own trumpet about his achievements.
631	Blow One’s Own Trumpet	To brag or praise oneself excessively.	At the party, he couldn't stop blowing his own trumpet about his promotion.
632	Blow One’s Top	To become very angry suddenly.	When the car broke down again, he blew his top in frustration.
633	Blow One's Trump	To boast.	She blew her own trump by exaggerating her role in the success.
634	Blow Over	To pass or end without serious consequences.	The scandal will blow over in a few weeks if we stay quiet.
635	Blow Someone Up	To scold or reprimand someone severely.	The coach blew the player up for missing practice.
636	Blow Up	To explode or become very angry.	The argument caused him to blow up and storm out.
637	Blowing One’s Own Trumpet	Boasting about one's own accomplishments.	Blowing one's own trumpet may impress some, but it annoys others.
638	Blue Blood	Noble or aristocratic birth.	The family claimed blue blood, tracing lineage to royalty.
639	Blue Book	A directory of socially prominent people or a reference book.	Her name appeared in the blue book of elite society members.
640	Blue Eyed Boy	A favored or privileged person.	As the boss's blue eyed boy, he got all the best assignments.
641	Blue In The Face	Exhausted from effort, especially arguing.	You can argue until you're blue in the face, but I won't change my mind.
642	Blue Moon	A very rare event.	He visits his hometown once in a blue moon.
643	Blue Ribbon	Of the highest quality or first prize.	The chef won the blue ribbon for his signature dish.
644	Blue-Blooded	Belonging to nobility or high society.	The blue-blooded guests arrived in limousines for the gala.
645	Blue-Eyed Boys	Plural of blue eyed boy; favorites.	The teacher's blue-eyed boys always got extra help.
646	Body And Soul	Completely or with total commitment.	She devoted herself body and soul to the cause.
647	Boil Down To Something	To be reduced to the essential point.	The issue boils down to a lack of communication.
648	Boil Something Down	To condense or summarize something.	Can you boil the report down to key findings?
649	Bolt From The Blue	A sudden and unexpected event.	The job offer was a bolt from the blue.
650	Bone Of Contention	A subject of dispute.	The fence became a bone of contention between neighbors.
651	Bone To Pick	A grievance to discuss.	I have a bone to pick with you about the borrowed book.
652	Boon/Blessing In Disguise	Something good that initially seems bad.	The delay was a boon in disguise, avoiding the storm.
653	Born With A Silver	Born into wealth.	He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
654	Born With A Silver Spoon In Mouth	Born into a wealthy family.	She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and attended elite schools.
655	Bosom Friend	A very close friend.	They have been bosom friends since childhood.
656	Bottom Line	The most important fact or final result.	The bottom line is that we need to cut costs.
657	Bought The Farm	To die (originally from military slang).	In the movie, the hero bought the farm in the final battle.
658	Bowl Someone Over	To surprise or overwhelm someone.	Her performance bowled the audience over.
659	Breach Of Promise	Failure to keep a promise, especially to marry.	She sued for breach of promise after he called off the wedding.
660	Bread And Butter	Basic source of income or livelihood.	Teaching is her bread and butter.
661	Break A Leg	Good luck (especially before a performance).	Break a leg on your audition today!
662	Break Down	To stop functioning or collapse emotionally.	The car broke down on the highway.
663	Break Even	To have no profit or loss.	The business hopes to break even this year.
664	Break In	To enter forcibly or interrupt.	Thieves tried to break in through the window.
665	Break Off	To end a relationship or stop suddenly.	They decided to break off their engagement.
666	Break Off	To detach or discontinue.	She broke off a piece of chocolate to share.
667	Break Out	To start suddenly, like a war or rash.	A fire broke out in the building.
668	Break Someone In	To train or accustom someone to a new role.	The manager will break the new employee in gradually.
669	Break Something Down	To analyze or divide into parts.	Let's break the problem down into steps.
670	Break Off	To terminate or detach.	They broke off diplomatic relations.
671	Break The Ice	To start a conversation in a social setting.	He told a joke to break the ice at the party.
672	Break Through	To make a sudden advance or discovery.	Scientists broke through with a new vaccine.
673	Break Up	To end a relationship or disperse.	The couple decided to break up after years together.
674	Breathe One’s Last	To die.	The old king breathed his last in the palace.
675	Bricks And Mortar	Physical buildings or property.	They invested in bricks and mortar rather than stocks.
676	Bring About	To cause something to happen.	The reforms brought about positive changes.
677	Bring Down The House	To elicit enthusiastic applause.	The comedian brought down the house with his jokes.
678	Bring Home	To make something clear or earn income.	The speech brought home the importance of education.
679	Bring Someone Down	To make someone feel sad or depressed.	Bad news can bring anyone down.
680	Bring Something Down	To reduce or cause to fall.	Competition brought prices down.
681	Bring The House Down	To receive great acclaim from an audience.	Her singing brought the house down.
682	Bring To Light	To reveal or disclose.	The investigation brought new facts to light.
683	Broad Day Light	In full view during the day.	The theft occurred in broad day light.
684	Broke A Lance With	To argue or contend with someone.	He broke a lance with the critic over the review.
685	Broke Priscian's Head	To violate grammatical rules (archaic).	The student's essay broke Priscian's head with errors.
686	Broke Reed	An unreliable person.	He proved to be a broke reed in times of need.
687	Broken Reed	Someone or something unreliable.	Relying on him was like leaning on a broken reed.
688	Brought Down The House	Caused great excitement or applause.	The band's performance brought down the house.
689	Brought To Light	Revealed or exposed.	Secrets were brought to light during the trial.
690	Brown Study	Deep in thought or absorbed.	He sat in a brown study, ignoring everyone.
691	Brush Something Aside	To dismiss or ignore something.	She brushed his concerns aside.
692	Brush Up Something	To refresh one's knowledge or skill.	I need to brush up my French before the trip.
693	Build Castle In The Air	To daydream about unrealistic plans.	He's always building castles in the air about fame.
694	Build Castles In The Air	To have impractical dreams.	Building castles in the air won't pay the bills.
695	Build Someone Up	To praise or prepare someone.	The coach built the team up before the game.
696	Build Something Up	To develop or increase something.	They built the business up from nothing.
697	Build Up	To accumulate or strengthen.	Tension began to build up in the room.
698	Bull In A China Shop	A clumsy person in a delicate situation.	He was like a bull in a china shop during the formal dinner.
699	Bull In The China Shop	Someone who is careless and destructive.	Don't let him near the antiques; he's a bull in the china shop.
700	Burn A Hole In The Pocket	Money that is spent quickly.	The bonus burned a hole in his pocket, spent on gadgets.
701	Burn His Fingers	To suffer from a bad experience.	He burned his fingers investing in that scam.
702	Burn One’s Boat	To commit irreversibly to a course.	By quitting, he burned his boat with the company.
703	Burn One’s Boats	To make retreat impossible by destroying options.	They burned their boats by selling everything to move abroad.
704	Burn One’s Finger	To suffer harm or loss from a risky action, often as a learning experience.	He burned his fingers investing in shady schemes and vowed to be more cautious.
705	Burn The Candle At Both Ends	To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much, especially late nights and early mornings.	Working two jobs, she's burning the candle at both ends and needs rest.
706	Burn The Candle At Both The Ends	A variant of burn the candle at both ends; to overexert oneself.	During exams, he burned the candle at both the ends, studying all night.
707	Burn The Midnight Oil	To work or study late into the night.	To finish the thesis, she burned the midnight oil for weeks.
708	Burn Your Boats	To commit fully to a course of action with no retreat possible.	By quitting his job to start a business, he burned his boats.
709	Burning Question	An urgent or important issue that demands attention.	Climate change is the burning question facing world leaders.
710	Burst In	To enter a place suddenly and without invitation.	The children burst in the room, interrupting the meeting.
711	Burst Out	To suddenly start doing something, like laughing or crying.	She burst out laughing at the comedian's joke.
712	Bury Head In The Sand	To ignore unpleasant realities or problems.	Instead of facing debt, he buried his head in the sand.
713	Bury The Hatchet	To make peace or end a quarrel.	After years of feud, the families buried the hatchet.
714	Butt In	To interrupt or interfere rudely.	Don't butt in while others are speaking.
715	Butter Up	To flatter someone to gain favor.	He buttered up the boss hoping for a raise.
716	Button One’s Lips	To stop talking or keep silent.	When asked about the surprise, she buttoned her lips.
717	Buy A Lemon	To purchase something defective or worthless.	The used car turned out to be a lemon, breaking down often.
718	Buy Off	To bribe someone to influence their actions.	The corrupt official was bought off by the company.
719	Buy Something Up	To purchase all or a large quantity of something.	Investors bought up the stocks before the price rose.
720	By All Means	Certainly or without fail; used to give permission.	By all means, use the kitchen if you're hungry.
721	By And By	After a short time; eventually.	By and by, the weather cleared up for the picnic.
722	By And Large	On the whole or generally speaking.	By and large, the event was a success despite minor issues.
723	By Degrees	Gradually or little by little.	The temperature dropped by degrees as night fell.
724	By Dint Of	By means of or through the force of.	By dint of hard work, he achieved his goals.
725	By Fair Means Or Foul	Using any method, honest or dishonest.	He won the election by fair means or foul.
726	By Fair Or Foul Means	By any possible method, ethical or not.	She aimed to succeed by fair or foul means.
727	By Far	To a great extent; much more.	This is by far the best restaurant in town.
728	By Fits And Start	Irregularly or sporadically.	The project progressed by fits and start due to delays.
729	By Fits And Starts	In short, irregular bursts of activity.	He writes by fits and starts, not consistently.
730	By Hook Or By Crook	By any means necessary, fair or unfair.	I'll finish the task by hook or by crook.
731	By Leaps And Bound	Rapidly or in great progress.	Technology advances by leaps and bound.
732	By Leaps And Bounds	Very quickly and significantly.	Her skills improved by leaps and bounds with practice.
733	By Long Odds	By a great difference or against probability.	It's the best option by long odds.
734	By Means Of	Using or through the agency of.	He escaped by means of a hidden tunnel.
735	By Oneself	Alone or without help.	She completed the puzzle by herself.
736	By The By	Incidentally or by the way.	By the by, have you seen the new movie?
737	By The Middle Of	Around the midpoint of a period.	We'll finish by the middle of next week.
738	By The Seat Of One'S	Improvising without preparation.	He flew by the seat of his pants during the crisis.
739	By The Skin Of One’s Teeth	Narrowly or just barely succeeding.	He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
740	By The Skin Of One'S	By a very narrow margin.	They escaped by the skin of their teeth.
741	By The Skin Of Teeth	Just barely.	The team won by the skin of their teeth.
742	By The Skin Of The Teeth	With great difficulty or narrowly.	She survived the accident by the skin of the teeth.
743	By The Skins Of One'S Teeth/ By A Whisker	By a very small margin.	He avoided disaster by the skin of his teeth, or by a whisker.
744	By The Strong Hand	By force or authority.	The ruler governed by the strong hand.
745	By Virtue Of	Because of or due to.	By virtue of his experience, he got the job.
746	Calculated Risk	A risk taken after careful consideration of outcomes.	Investing in stocks is a calculated risk for him.
747	Call A Spade A Spade	To speak plainly and honestly.	Let's call a spade a spade; the plan failed.
748	Call For	To require or demand.	The situation calls for immediate action.
749	Call In	To summon or request assistance.	They called in experts to solve the problem.
750	Call In Question	To doubt or challenge.	His integrity was called in question after the scandal.
751	Call It A Day	To stop working for the day.	After hours of labor, let's call it a day.
752	Call It Quits	To stop or give up.	They called it quits on the failing business.
753	Call On	To visit or request help from.	I'll call on you tomorrow for advice.
754	Call Out	To challenge or summon publicly.	She called out the error in the report.
755	Call Someone In	To bring someone for consultation.	They called the doctor in for a second opinion.
756	Call Someone Off	To order someone to stop.	Call the dogs off; the intruder surrendered.
757	Call Someone Up	To telephone someone.	I'll call you up later to discuss.
758	Call Someone’s Bluff	To challenge someone's threat to reveal it's empty.	She called his bluff, and he backed down.
759	Call Something Off	To cancel something.	They called the wedding off.
760	Call Something Up	To summon or recall.	Call up the reserves for duty.
761	Call Spade A Spade	To be frank.	I call a spade a spade; you're wrong.
762	Call The Tune	To be in control or dictate terms.	As boss, she calls the tune.
763	Call Upon	To appeal to or visit.	I call upon you to help.
764	Came Off Second Best	To lose or be defeated.	In the debate, he came off second best.
765	Can Of Worms	A complicated problem or issue.	Discussing politics opened a can of worms.
766	Can Play At That Game	To be able to respond in kind.	If he cheats, I can play at that game.
767	Can’t Cut The Mustard	Unable to meet expectations.	He can't cut the mustard in this job.
768	Can’t Make Heads Or Tails Of Something	Unable to understand something.	I can't make heads or tails of the instructions.
769	Can’t See The Wood For The Trees	Unable to see the big picture due to details.	Focused on trivia, he can't see the wood for the trees.
770	Cannot Hold A Candle	Inferior to.	She cannot hold a candle to her sister in talent.
771	Cap In Hand	Humbly or beggingly.	He went cap in hand asking for a loan.
772	Capital Punishment	Death penalty for a crime.	Some countries still impose capital punishment.
773	Capitan Punishment	Punishment by death.	The debate on capitan punishment is ongoing.
774	Care Killed The Cat	Worry is harmful.	Don't fret too much; care killed the cat.
775	Carried All Before One	To succeed overwhelmingly.	The team carried all before one in the tournament.
776	Carried His Point	To succeed in an argument.	He carried his point in the negotiation.
777	Carried Off His Feet	Overwhelmed with excitement.	The news carried him off his feet.
778	Carrot And Stick	Rewards and punishments to motivate.	Management used carrot and stick to boost productivity.
779	Carry On	To continue or proceed.	Despite setbacks, carry on with the plan.
780	Carry On Something	To conduct or engage in.	They carry on business internationally.
781	Carry Out	To execute or perform.	Carry out the instructions carefully.
782	Carry Someone Away	To excite or overwhelm someone.	The music carried her away.
783	Carry The Ball	To take responsibility.	He'll carry the ball on this project.
784	Carry The Coal To New Castle	To do something redundant.	Exporting oil there is carrying coal to New Castle.
785	Carry The Torch	To have unrequited love.	He still carries the torch for his ex.
786	Carry Weight	To have influence.	His opinion carries weight in decisions.
787	Carve Out A Niche	To establish a specialized position.	She carved out a niche in organic farming.
788	Case In Point	An example illustrating the point.	His success is a case in point.
789	Cash In Your Chips	To die or settle accounts.	After a long life, he cashed in his chips.
790	Cast A Wide Net	To consider many options or people.	In hiring, they cast a wide net for candidates.
791	Cast Away	To throw something away or discard it; also, to be stranded (as in the movie title).	After the shipwreck, he was cast away on a deserted island for years.
792	Cast Pearls Before The Swine	To offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it.	Giving her expensive jewelry to ungrateful friends is like casting pearls before the swine.
793	Casting Pearl Before	Wasting good things on unworthy people.	Sharing profound advice with the indifferent is casting pearls before swine.
794	Cast-Iron Stomach	The ability to eat anything without getting sick.	With his cast-iron stomach, he can handle spicy food that others avoid.
795	Castles In The Air	Unrealistic dreams or plans with no foundation.	His ideas for instant wealth are just castles in the air.
796	Cat And Dog Life	A life full of constant arguments or fighting.	The couple led a cat and dog life, bickering over everything.
797	Cat Got One’s Tongue	Unable to speak, often due to shyness or surprise.	When asked about the mistake, it seemed like the cat got his tongue.
798	Cat Nap	A short, light sleep.	She took a quick cat nap during her lunch break to recharge.
799	Cat’s Paw	A person used by another to do dangerous or unpleasant work.	He was merely a cat’s paw in the boss's scheme to fire the employee.
800	Catch A Straw	To grasp at something insignificant for support (variant of "clutch at straws").	In desperation, he would catch at a straw to save his failing business.
801	Catch A Tartar	To encounter someone or something more formidable than expected.	Thinking the debate would be easy, he caught a tartar in his opponent.
802	Catch On	To understand or become popular.	It took a while, but she finally caught on to the joke.
803	Catch One’s Eye	To attract someone's attention.	The colorful painting caught my eye in the gallery.
804	Catch Somebody Red-Handed	To discover someone in the act of doing something wrong.	The thief was caught red-handed stealing from the store.
805	Catch Someone Out	To expose someone's mistake or deception.	The clever question caught him out in his lie.
806	Catch Time By The	To seize an opportunity promptly.	To succeed, you must catch time by the forelock and act now.
807	Catch Up With	To reach the same level or meet someone after falling behind.	I need to catch up with my reading before the exam.
808	Cat-Nap	A brief sleep or rest.	After the long drive, he took a cat-nap in the car.
809	Caught Between Two Stools	Unable to decide between two options, resulting in failure.	Trying to please both sides, he was caught between two stools.
810	Caught Red Handed	Discovered in the midst of wrongdoing.	The child was caught red handed eating cookies before dinner.
811	Caught Red-Handed	Apprehended while committing a crime or misdeed.	She was caught red-handed copying the answers.
812	Cause A Stir	To create excitement, controversy, or disturbance.	The celebrity's arrival caused a stir in the small town.
813	Change Colours	To alter one's opinions or loyalties.	The politician changed colours to join the winning party.
814	Change Horses In Midstream	To alter plans or leaders during a critical time.	Switching strategies now would be like changing horses in midstream.
815	Change Of Heart	A reversal of one's feelings or decision.	After reflection, he had a change of heart about quitting.
816	Change Up	To alter or vary something, like in baseball pitching.	The pitcher changed up his speed to confuse the batter.
817	Changed Colour	To become pale from fear or shock.	When he heard the news, his face changed colour.
818	Changed Hands	Passed from one owner to another.	The antique vase has changed hands several times.
819	Chapter And Verse	In full and precise detail.	She gave chapter and verse on the company's history.
820	Charley Horse	A muscle cramp, especially in the leg.	After the run, he got a charley horse in his calf.
821	Chase Rainbows	To pursue unrealistic goals or dreams.	Investing in get-rich-quick schemes is chasing rainbows.
822	Check In (At)	To register arrival at a place like a hotel or airport.	We need to check in at the hotel by noon.
823	Cheek By Jowl	Very close together or in intimate association.	The houses were built cheek by jowl in the crowded city.
824	Chew Someone Out	To scold or reprimand severely.	The coach chewed the player out for missing practice.
825	Chew The Cud	To ponder or reflect deeply on something.	After the meeting, he chewed the cud over the proposal.
826	Chew The Fat	To chat casually or gossip.	We sat around chewing the fat about old times.
827	Chicken Hearted	Cowardly or timid.	He was too chicken hearted to ride the roller coaster.
828	Chicken Out	To back out due to fear.	She chickened out of skydiving at the last minute.
829	Chicken Out Of Something	To withdraw from something out of cowardice.	He chickened out of the dare to swim in the cold lake.
830	Chime In	To interrupt or join a conversation.	Feel free to chime in with your ideas.
831	Chink In One's Armour	A vulnerability or weak point.	His overconfidence was the chink in his armour.
832	Chip On His Shoulder	A grudge or sense of inferiority leading to defensiveness.	He has a chip on his shoulder about his height.
833	Chop And Change	To frequently alter decisions or plans.	Don't chop and change your mind; stick to the plan.
834	Chow Down	To eat heartily or quickly.	Let's chow down on this pizza before it gets cold.
835	Clean Hands	Innocence or lack of guilt.	The investigator had clean hands in the matter.
836	Clean Slate	A fresh start without past mistakes.	After the apology, they started with a clean slate.
837	Clear Out	To leave quickly or remove things.	Clear out the room before the guests arrive.
838	Clear Something Up	To explain or resolve a misunderstanding.	Let me clear up the confusion about the schedule.
839	Clear The Air	To resolve tensions or misunderstandings.	They had a talk to clear the air after the argument.
840	Clear The Decks	To prepare for action by removing obstacles.	Clear the decks for the big project starting tomorrow.
841	Clinch A Deal	To finalize or secure an agreement.	After negotiations, they clinched the deal.
842	Clip Someone’s Wings	To restrict someone's freedom or ambitions.	Strict rules clipped her wings in the creative job.
843	Cloak-And-Dagger	Involving secrecy or espionage.	The spy novel was full of cloak-and-dagger intrigue.
844	Close But No Cigar	Almost successful but not quite.	You guessed 99, but it's 100—close but no cigar.
845	Close Fisted	Stingy or miserly with money.	The close fisted uncle never gave gifts.
846	Close Shave	A narrow escape from danger.	Surviving the crash was a close shave.
847	Close The Book	To conclude or end something definitively.	After the trial, they closed the book on the case.
848	Close The Books	To finalize accounts or end a matter.	At year-end, accountants close the books.
849	Close To Home	Affecting one personally or sensitively.	The movie's theme hit close to home for her.
850	Cock And Bull Stories	Implausible or fabricated tales.	His excuses were just cock and bull stories.
851	Cock And Bull Story	An unbelievable narrative.	The alien encounter was a cock and bull story.
852	Coining Money	Making a lot of money quickly.	The new app is coining money for the developers.
853	Cold Calls	Unsolicited calls to potential customers.	Salespeople make cold calls to generate leads.
854	Cold Comfort	Little or no consolation.	Hearing "it could be worse" was cold comfort.
855	Collect One’s Thoughts	To gather one's ideas or calm down.	Before speaking, she collected her thoughts.
856	Come A Cropper	To fail or suffer a setback.	His risky investment came a cropper.
857	Come Across	To find by chance or appear in a certain way.	I came across an old photo while cleaning.
858	Come Along	To accompany or progress.	Come along to the party if you're free.
859	Come Apart At The Seams	To fall apart or lose control.	Under stress, the plan came apart at the seams.
860	Come Back	To return or reply.	Come back soon; we'll miss you.
861	Come Back To Earth	To return to reality from daydreaming.	After the win, he came back to earth quickly.
862	Come Down On Someone	To criticize or punish severely.	The teacher came down on the late students.
863	Come Hell Or High Water	No matter what obstacles arise.	I'll finish the race come hell or high water.
864	Come In Handy	To be useful at some point.	This tool might come in handy later.
865	Come Into One’s Own	To reach full potential or recognition.	In college, she came into her own as a leader.
866	Come Of It	To result from something.	Nothing good will come of it if you lie.
867	Come On Strong	To behave aggressively or forcefully.	He came on strong in the interview to impress.
868	Come Out Of One’s	To become less shy.	She came out of her shell at the party.
869	Come Through With Flying Colours	To succeed brilliantly.	She came through the exam with flying colours.
870	Come To A Head	To reach a crisis or climax.	The tensions came to a head during the meeting.
871	Come To Blows	To start fighting physically.	The argument nearly came to blows.
872	Come To Grief	To fail or meet with disaster.	His scheme came to grief when discovered.
873	Come To Light	To be revealed or discovered.	New evidence came to light in the case.
874	Cook Something Up	To concoct or invent something, often a plan.	They cooked up an excuse for being late.
875	Cook The Books	To falsify financial records.	The accountant was accused of cooking the books.
876	Cooking The Accounts	Manipulating financial statements dishonestly.	The scandal involved cooking the accounts.
877	Cool About Working	Calm or indifferent about work.	He's cool about working overtime if needed.
878	Cool As A Cucumber	Very calm and composed.	Even in crisis, she was cool as a cucumber.
879	Cool Head	The ability to stay calm under pressure.	A cool head is essential in emergencies.
880	Cope With	To deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem.	She had to cope with the loss of her job by finding new opportunities quickly.
881	Cordon Off	To close off an area with barriers or police to prevent access.	The police cordoned off the crime scene to preserve evidence.
882	Cost An Arm And A Leg	To be very expensive.	Buying a new car these days can cost an arm and a leg.
883	Couch Potato	A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV.	After work, he turns into a couch potato, binge-watching shows all evening.
884	Crack Down On Something	To take strict action to stop or control something illegal or undesirable.	The government decided to crack down on tax evasion with new laws.
885	Crack Someone Up	To make someone laugh a lot.	His funny impressions always crack me up during parties.
886	Crack The Whip	To use authority strictly to make people work harder.	The manager cracked the whip to ensure the deadline was met.
887	Cramp Someone’s Style	To restrict or hinder someone's freedom or way of doing things.	Having a strict curfew cramped her style during college.
888	Creature Comforts	Material things that provide physical comfort, like good food or a warm bed.	After camping, she appreciated the creature comforts of home.
889	Crimes Or Your Own Mistakes Or Misdeeds)	To admit one's wrongdoing.	He finally owned up to his mistakes and apologized.
890	Crocodile Tears	Fake or insincere tears or sorrow.	Her crocodile tears didn't fool anyone; she wasn't really upset.
891	Cross One’s T’s And Dot	To be thorough and pay attention to details.	Before submitting, cross your t’s and dot your i’s on the report.
892	Cross Out	To draw a line through something to delete or cancel it.	She crossed out the wrong answer on the test.
893	Cross Swords	To argue or fight with someone.	The two politicians crossed swords during the debate.
894	Cross That Bridge When You Come To It	To deal with a problem when it arises, not before.	Don't worry about future issues; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
895	Cross Your Fingers	To hope for good luck or success.	Cross your fingers that the weather holds for the picnic.
896	Cry For The Moon	To want something impossible.	Asking for a yacht on a budget is crying for the moon.
897	Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Dogs Of War	To cause chaos or unleash destruction (from Shakespeare).	The general's order was to cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.
898	Cry In The Wilderness	An ignored plea or warning.	His environmental warnings were a cry in the wilderness.
899	Cry Off	To cancel or withdraw from a commitment.	She cried off from the party due to illness.
900	Cry Over Spilled Milk	To complain about something that can't be changed.	It's no use crying over spilled milk; just clean it up.
901	Cry Over Spilt Milk	To regret something irreversible.	Don't cry over spilt milk; learn from the mistake.
902	Cry Wolf	To raise a false alarm repeatedly, leading to disbelief.	If you cry wolf too often, no one will help when needed.
903	Crying Shame	A regrettable or disgraceful situation.	It's a crying shame that the historic building was demolished.
904	Cup Of Joe	A cup of coffee.	I need a cup of joe to start my morning.
905	Curiosity Killed The Cat	Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.	Don't snoop around; curiosity killed the cat.