A penny for your thoughts This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about.

A hot potato This idiom is used to speak of an issue (especially in current affairs) which many people are talking about.

Once in a blue moon This is used when something happens very rarely.

Kill two birds with one stone This means to do two things at the same time'.

The last straw The final problem in a series of problems.

Feeling a bit under the weather Feeling slightly ill.

A Blessing In Disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first.

A Chip On Your Shoulder: Being upset for something that happened in the past.

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything. A Piece of Cake:

A task that can be accomplished very easily.

A Taste Of Your Own Medicine: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.

Against The Clock: Rushed and short on time.

All In The Same Boat: When everyone is facing the same challenges.

Apple of My Eye: Someone who is cherished above all others.

Beating Around The Bush: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

Blood Is Thicker Than Water: The family bond is closer than anything else.

Chew someone out: Verbally scold someone.

Cry Over Spilt Milk: When you complain about a loss from the past.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.

Finger lickin' good: A very tasty food or meal.

Flesh and Blood: This idiom can mean living material of which people are made of, or it can refer to someone's family.

Get Over It: To move beyond something that is bothering you.

Hit The Books: To study, especially for a test or exam.

Hit The Nail on the Head: Do something exactly right or say something exactly right.

No Dice: To not agree. To not accept a proposition.

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF Changing for the better

After Ajit was released from prison, he decided to turn over a new leaf and become an honest man.

PULL UP ONES SOCKS To make an effort to improve Rajesh scored only forty on his English mid-term exams. He needs to pull up his socks if he wants to do well in his finals.

HIT BELOW THE BELT To act in an unfair manner The candidate of the opposition party spread false rumours about the Minister. People felt that he was hitting below the belt.

GIFT OF THE GAB The ability to speak well Pooja was able to keep the audiences amused with her stories. She surely has the gift of the gab.

WILD GOOSE CHASE Futile search Searching for hidden gold in the village field is nothing but a wild goose chase.

HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS Reconsider a decision Rajiv began to have second thoughts about his decision to study Economics when he realised that he could not even pay attention during the lectures.

TAKE TO TASK To reprimand someone Payal was taken to task by her mother when she failed her Mathematics exam.

FACE THE MUSIC To face the consequences of ones action I lost my fathers pen. I will have to face the music when I reach home.

BREAK THE ICE Overcome initial shyness The teacher asked the students to introduce themselves to each other to break the ice.

MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL To give great importance to minor things Manoj stopped talking to Rupa because she did not lend him her notebook. I think he is making a mountain out of a molehill.

AT LOGGERHEADS To differ strongly The two brothers can never work together. They are always at loggerheads.

MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES Make the best of a good situation while it lasts Mr. Sharma got the big contract to supply machine parts to a big Japanese company. He should make hay while the sun shines.

LET BYGONES BE BYGONES Ignore the bad things of the past We have not spoken to each other since the time we had a fight a few months back. We should let bygones be bygones and become friends again.

HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD Be exact or accurate Ram is a genius. He hit the nail on the head when he said that the car was overheating because of a leaking radiator.

THROW IN THE TOWEL To accept defeat I am unable to solve this question. I am ready to throw in the towel.

BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONES MOUTH To be born in a very rich family Priya was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her father gave her an expensive car on her eighteenth birthday.

BY HOOK OR BY CROOK Using any means, fair or foul There is a cricket match tomorrow. Raj will make sure he gets the day off from office by hook or by crook.