to be on cloud nine - Extremely happy or elated

money talks - Money has the power to influence or persuade.

to be as dead as a doornail - Completely lifeless or unresponsive.

castles in the air - Dreams or plans that are unlikely to become a reality.

to weather the storm - To endure a difficult or challenging situation.

to turn a blind eye - To ignore or pretend not to see something.

to spill the beans - To reveal a secret or confidential information.

skeleton in the closet - A shameful or embarrassing secret.

a rule of thumb - A general guideline or rule based on experience.

to shoot for the moon - To aim for an ambitious or lofty goal.

to rain on someone's parade - To spoil someone's plans or happiness.

to be off the hook - No longer responsible or accountable for something.

to make ends meet - To manage financially with limited resources.

to play it by ear - To handle a situation spontaneously or without a plan.

Off the beaten path - Away from the usual or popular routes or locations.

to cut corners - To do something in the easiest or cheapest way possible.

to zip one's lip - To keep quiet or maintain silence.

upside down - In a state of confusion or disorder.

your guess is as good as mine - I don't know any more than you do.

a needle in a haystack - Something very difficult to find or locate.

to see eye to eye - To agree or have the same opinion.

to keep your cool - To remain calm and composed.

to put in a nutshell - In summary or briefly.

to hit the ground running - To start a task quickly and energetically.

a hard pill to swallow - A difficult or unpleasant truth to accept.

to get off scot-free - To escape punishment or consequences.

from scratch - Starting from the very beginning.

to fly off the handle - To lose one's temper suddenly and without warning.

a feather in one’s cap - An achievement or honor to be proud of.

to draw the line - To set a boundary or limit.

dog eat dog - A highly competitive and ruthless environment.

to call it a day - To stop working or end an activity.

to blow off steam - To release anger or frustration.

to be back to square one - To start again from the beginning.

at the drop of a hat - Immediately or without delay.

apple of one’s eye - Something or someone cherished or loved deeply.

to keep one’s eyes peeled - To be watchful or alert.

to go the extra mile - To make an extra effort beyond what is expected.

to drive someone up the wall - To irritate or annoy someone greatly.

better safe than sorry - It's better to be cautious than to regret later. (I)

all that jazz - And so on; and similar things.

to roll with the punches - To adapt and respond to difficulties or setbacks.

as quick as a wink - Very quickly or immediately.

to be head over heels - Deeply or madly in love.

to keep one’s fingers crossed - To hope for good luck or success.

to let bygones be bygones - To let go of past conflicts or grievances.

to be in the same boat - In the same situation or predicament.

to jump the gun - To act prematurely or before the appropriate time.

To be as fit as a fiddle - In excellent physical health.

cool as a cucumber - Calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.

backseat driver - A passenger who gives unwanted advice to the driver.

to be up in the air - Undecided or uncertain.

Rome wasn't built in a day - Big achievements take time and effort.

to put one’s best foot forward - To make a good impression or give your best effort.

to be Over the moon - Extremely happy or delighted.

money doesn't grow on trees - Money is not easily acquired.

to let sleeping dogs lie - To avoid restarting a conflict or stirring up trouble.

to keep one’s chin up - To remain optimistic in difficult times.

to hit the jackpot - To achieve a great success or win a large prize.

it takes two to tango - Both parties involved are responsible for a situation.

every cloud has a silver lining - Every difficult situation has a positive side.

better late than never - It's better to do something late than not at all.

to bark up the wrong tree - Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.

a penny for your thoughts - Asking someone what they are thinking about. (?)

when pigs fly - Something that will never happen.

to be under the weather - Feeling ill or unwell.

to let the cat out of the bag - To reveal a secret.

to throw in the towel - To give up or surrender.

to take the bull by the horns - To confront a problem directly and assertively.

to be on the same page - Having a shared understanding or agreement.

to kick the bucket - To die.

to leave no stone unturned - To search thoroughly and exhaustively.

to be In hot water - In trouble or facing difficulties.

to burn the midnight oil - To work late into the night.

back to the drawing board - To start ovewr from the beginning.

to be all ears - Listening eagerly or attentively.

to pull one's leg - To tease or joke with someone.

a piece of cake - Something that is very easy.

it's raining cats and dogs - It's raining heavily.

to hit the nail on the head - To be precisely correct.

to cry over spilled milk - To dwell on a past mistake or misfortune.

the ball is in one’s court - It's your turn to take action.

to bite the bullet - To face a difficult situation with courage.

to steal one's thunder - To take credit for someone else's ideas or accomplishments.

the last straw - The final and intolerable addition to a series of negative events.

ignorance is bliss - Not knowing about a problem or unpleasant situation can be more comfortable.

not one’s cup of tea - Something that one doesn't enjoy or have an interest in.

to jump through hoops - To go through a lot of effort or obstacles to accomplish something.

the best of both worlds - To have the advantages of two different things at the same time.

X-factor - A unique or special quality that sets someone or something apart.

a diamond in the rough - Something or someone with potential but lacking refinement.

saving for a rainy day - Setting aside money or resources for future needs or emergencies.

all bark and no bite - Someone who talks tough but doesn't follow through with actions.

penny wise, pound foolish - Being careful with small amounts of money while wasting larger sums.

to know the ropes - To be knowledgeable or experienced in a particular area.

the elephant in the room - An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing.

monkey see, monkey do - The tendency to imitate others' actions without understanding them.

to play one’s cards right - To make the right decisions or take the right actions to achieve a desired outcome.

all that glitters is not gold - Not everything that appears valuable or attractive is necessarily so.

a piece of the pie - A share in something.

X marks the spot - A phrase used to indicate a specific location or a place of interest.

to jump on the bandwagon - To join or support something that is already popular or successful.

water under the bridge - Something that has happened in the past and is no longer significant.

a fish out of water - Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.

to throw caution to the wind - To take risks without worrying about the consequences.

to make a long story short - To summarise or give a brief version of a story or situation.

In the heat of the moment - Acting impulsively without thinking.Acting impulsively without thinking.

to walk on eggshells - To be cautious or careful in dealing with a sensitive situation or person.

stepping stone - Something that helps you progress or advance in your goals.

no pain, no gain - You have to work hard and endure difficulties to achieve success.

to take a rain check - To decline an offer but suggest accepting it at a later time.

to turn over a new leaf - To start fresh or change one's behavior for the better.

to break a leg - Good luck.

to play devil's advocate - To argue against a position for the sake of debate or discussion.

the grass is always greener on the other side - People tend to desire what they don't have.

to be caught between a rock and a hard place - Facing a difficult choice.

you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours - A mutual exchange of favours or benefits.

to give someone the cold shoulder - To ignore or treat someone with indifference.

to burn the candle at both ends - Overworking or exhausting oneself.

to kill two birds with one stone - To accomplish two things with a single action.

to cross that bridge when you come to it - To deal with a problem only when it arises.

nothing ventured, nothing gained - You have to take risks to achieve success.

between the devil and the deep blue sea - Facing two equally undesirable choices.

out of the frying pan and into the fire - From a bad situation to an even worse one.

to keep one’s nose to the grindstone - To work hard and diligently.

to have a chip on one’s shoulder - To be easily offended or to hold a grudge.

to not put all one’s eggs in one basket - Don't risk everything on a single option.

to not judge a book by its cover - Don't judge someone or something by appearance alone.

the early bird catches the worm - Those who act early have the best chance of success.

actions speak louder than words - What someone does is more important than what they say.

to get a taste of one’s own medicine - To experience the same negative treatment that you have given to others.

to give the benefit of the doubt - To believe someone's statement without being suspicious.

two heads are better than one - Collaborative thinking produces better results than individual thinking.

to not count one’s chickens before they hatch - Don't rely on something that hasn't happened yet.

when in Rome, do as the Romans do - To follow local customs or practices when in a foreign place.

you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs - Achieving something often involves some sacrifice or inconvenience.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush - It's better to hold onto something you have than to risk losing it by seeking something better.

to make a mountain out of a molehill - To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger.

to make a mountain out of a molehill - To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks - It's difficult to change someone's habits or behavior, especially as they get older.

a picture is worth a thousand words - An image can convey more meaning than words alone.

a watched pot never boils - Time seems to move slower when you're waiting for something.

to go down in flames - To fail or be defeated in a spectacular or embarrassing manner.

to have ants in one's pants - To be restless or unable to sit still.

to be a tough nut to crack - Refers to a person who is difficult to understand or figure out.

to have one's cake and eat it too - To want to have all the advantages without any of the disadvantages.

to cost an arm and a leg - To be very expensive.

to add insult to injury - To make a bad situation even worse.

to be a dime a dozen - To be very common or easy to find.

to have a green thumb - To have a natural talent for gardening or growing plants.

to have one's back against the wall - To be in a difficult or challenging situation with limited options.