idioms

Piece of cake Something easy

To go bananas To become crazy

Bring home the bacon To earn money

Have bigger fish to fry Have more important things to do

Like two peas in a pod Nearly identical, very similar

Apple of one’s eye A person that is adored by someone, a person that is very dear to you.

Hard nut to crack A difficult problem or a difficult person

Cry over spilled milk To be unhappy because of a past event that cannot be changed

Walk on eggshells To be very careful about how you behave not to upset someone or make them angry

Take something with a pinch (grain) of salt You do not completely believe it

Food for thought Something that makes you think carefully

Egg head A very smart and studious person

Couch potato A lazy person who watches too much TV

Tough cookie A very determined person

Bad apple A troublemaker, a bad influence

Cool as a cucumber A calm and relaxed person

A lot on my plate Someone has many responsibilities or scheduled activities.

(Not my) cup of tea Something you (don’t) enjoy

Sell like hot cakes It sells fast, bought by many

Spill the beans Reveal the secret /truth

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