Idioms

To cut to the chase To get to the point

To know the ropes Understanding how something works or how it works somewhere

Rise and shine To get out of bed

To have an axe to grind with someone To have an ulterior motive/an agenda.

To be caught red handed To be caught in the act.

To take a rain check To postpone something to another occasion.

To make no bones about something To state a fact in a way that allows no doubt. Speaking plainly and telling the truth.

Close but no cigar Somebody who comes close to achieving success reaches a disappointment.

Hit the hay To go to bed.

A hat trick Three goals by the same player.

To have a chip on one’s shoulder To carry a grudge against someone. To have hostile feelings towards someone.

To have a bad hair day One of those days when nothing seems to be going right.

Put a sock in it Be quiet.

Beat around/about the bush Avoid or delay talking about something unpleasant or embarrassing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve To show feelings openly.

Smell a rat Feel that something is wrong.

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