Let the Cat Out of the Bag
To reveal a secret, usually by accident
Once in a Blue Moon
Something that happens very rarely
Under the Weather
To feel ill or unwell
Spill the Beans
To reveal secret information, often unintentionally or prematurely
Break the Ice
To initiate conversation in a social setting
Hit the Nail on the Head
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Costs an Arm and a Leg
Very expensive
Piece of Cake
Something very easy to do
Get Your Ducks in a Row
To organize things well in advance
Add Fuel to the Fire
To make a bad situation worse
Miss the Mark
To fail to achieve the desired result
The Lion's Share
The largest part of something
Pick Someone's Brain
To ask someone for advice or information
Beat the Clock
To finish something before a deadline
A Night Owl
A person who stays up late at night
Piece of the Puzzle
An important part of a larger situation
Take It with a Grain of Salt
To view something with skepticism or not take it literally
Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat
To do something surprising or seemingly impossible
Go Fly a Kite
To tell someone to go away or stop bothering you
Butterflies in Your Stomach
To feel nervous or anxious
Break a Leg
A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance
Blow Off Steam
To release pent-up energy or emotion
Hang by a Thread
To be in a risky or uncertain situation
Parrot Fashion
To repeat something without understanding it
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
To be faced with two difficult choices
Chase Rainbows
To pursue unrealistic or impossible goals
Hit a Brick Wall
To come up against an obstacle that stops progress
Like Water Off a Duck's Back
When criticism or insults have no effect
A Sitting Duck
A person or thing with no protection against attack or criticism
Throw in the Towel
To give up or admit defeat
Swan Song
A final performance or effort before retirement or death
Storm in a Teacup
A small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion