time flies
Time passes quickly.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
time is money
Time is valuable.
time will tell
Eventually will be.
to a fault
To an extent verging on excess.
to and fro or toing and froing
To move from one place to another; going back and forth; here and there.
to say the least
Euphemism to imply that the reality is more extreme.
to the bone
Affecting someone in a very penetrating way.
to the letter
With adherence to every detail.
too clever by half
Annoyingly proud.
top dog
Important person in a group.
turn a blind eye
Pretend not to notice.
turn back the clock
Return to a previous state.
turn heads
Attract a great deal of attention.
turn over a new leaf
Change conduct for the better.
turn up the heat
Intensify pressure.
two a penny
Cheap or common.
under one's thumb
Under one's control.
under the microscope
Under critical examination.
under the rose
In confidence.
under the weather
Slightly ill or not feeling well.
university of life
Daily life experiences.
up a gum tree
Into a predicament.
up the ante
Raise the stakes.
up with the lark
Up very early in the morning.
wet behind the ears
Inexperienced.
when the cat's away, the mice will play
People misbehave or relax when the person in charge is absent.
when the chips are down
In very serious situation.
wikt:cut the mustard|
To perform well; to meet expectations.
wild goose chase
A frustrating or lengthy undertaking that accomplishes little.
with bells on
Enthusiastically.
with open arms
With great affection or enthusiasm.
within an ace of
Very close to.
year in, year out
Happens every year.
you can say that again
That is very true; an expression of wholehearted agreement.
'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
Experiencing loss is better than never having the experience at all
11 Downing Street
British Chancellor of the Exchequer's official residence
110 proof
completely genuine or authentic
11th commandment
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
12-ounce curls
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
13th reason why
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
15 minutes of fame
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
23 skidoo
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
23 Skidoo Street
a place of chaos or confusion
51 percent
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
800-pound gorilla
A powerful entity that dominates a situation
a bad excuse is better than none
Any explanation is more acceptable than no explanation at all
a bad workman blames his tools
Incompetent people blame external factors for their mistakes
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Something already possessed is more valuable than something potential
a blessing and a curse
Something that has both positive and negative effects
a boon and a bane
Something that is both beneficial and harmful
a bridge too far
An objective that is impractical or unrealistic to achieve
a cat may look at a king
Even those of low status have rights
a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
A system is only as strong as its weakest part
a cigar is just a cigar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
a cold day in July
something that is very unlikely to happen
a dog is a man's best friend
A dog is extremely loyal and beneficial to its owner
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
A desperate person will try anything to survive
a far remove
very far away in distance or character
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
Lacking intelligence.
a fool and his money are soon parted
Someone who is foolish with their finances will quickly lose their money
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