the oldest trick in the book
An effective way of tricking someone even though it is a very popular method.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
the whole nine yards
Everything; all the way.
thick as thieves
Very close or friendly.
through thick and thin
Through all obstacles in a path; in good times and bad times.
throw caution to the wind
Be reckless.
throw good money after bad
Incur further loss in a hopeless attempt to recoup a previous loss.
throw in the towel
To give up; to admit defeat.
throw stones in glass houses
One who is vulnerable to criticism regarding a certain issue should not criticize others about the same issue.
throw the baby out with the bathwater
To discard, especially inadvertently, something valuable while in the process of removing or rejecting something unwanted.
throw under the bus
To betray or sacrifice someone for selfish reasons.
thumb one's nose
To express scorn or disregard.
tie one on
To get drunk.
tie the knot
Get married.
time flies
Time passes quickly.
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 a cloud
Under suspicion.
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 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
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