Elephant In the Room
Elephant In the Room = an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss Ex: Everyone gets mad at Jim for […]
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Bury the Hatchet
Bury the Hatchet = end a conflict and become friendly Ex: I’m tired of fighting with you, lets “bury the hatchet” and […]
Going Cold Turkey
Going Cold Turkey = quitting a habit completely instead of a gradual reduction Ex: My brother quit smoking cigarettes by “going cold […]
Toot My/ Your Own Horn
Toot My/ Your Own Horn = to point out positive truths about oneself, to brag about ones own talent Ex: Not […]
Hold Your Horses
Hold Your Horses = wait a moment Ex: Hey, “hold your horses” I’m not as fast as you. Ex: […]
Does a Bear Shit In the Woods?
Does a Bear Shit In the Woods? = obviously, of course, definitely yes, are you kidding me? (This phrase has the same […]
Saying “Period” At the End of a Sentence
Saying “Period” At the End of a Sentence = this is the end of the discussion. We are no longer going […]
Take On the World
Take On the World = your self-esteem is high. Nothing can get in your way, there are no obstacles that can stop […]
Apples And Oranges
Apples And Oranges = something that is completely different than something else Ex: Comparing Elvis and Michael Jackson is like “apples […]
Canary In a Coal Mine
Canary In a Coal Mine = someone or something which warns of the coming of greater danger or trouble by a deterioration […]