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a bed of roses
an easy life, a pleasant place to work or stay Who said that retirement is a bed of roses?
a close call
close to danger or an accident That was a close call. The train nearly hit the bus!
a close shave
very close to serious injury or death The old man described his fight with the bear as a close shave.
a dead loss
a complete loss, a write-off (see write it off) The spoiled meat was a dead loss. We couldn't eat any of it.
a ghost of a chance
a poor chance, not likely to happen That car doesn't have a ghost of a chance. It's too slow!
a loose cannon
unpredictable employee, one who may embarrass The President is sensible, but the Vice President is a loose cannon.
a losing streak
losing several times in succession The Leafs are on a losing streak. They've lost seven games!
a lost cause
a goal or project that is not worth working for That video store is a lost cause. It has never made a profit.
a screw loose
a little bit crazy, one brick short... Sometimes I think he has a screw loose - like when he eats paper.
a wild goose chase
a waste of time, a long chase without results Oil exploration is sometimes a wild goose chase. It's uncertain.
across the board
affecting all people, applies to everything We want a salary increase across the board - for all positions.
all hell broke loose
people did crazy things, everybody was fighting When the fire alarm sounded, all hell broke loose.
along those lines
similar, on the same topic, in that vein He wants a job in health care or nursing, along those lines.
at a loss
sell something and lose money We were forced to sell the computers at a big loss.
at a loss for words
unable to think of a reply or something to say When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.
at all costs
at any expense of time, effort or money He plans to go to school at all costs.
at cross purposes
have opposite ways to do something, opposing goals They are at cross purposes and are always arguing about what to do.
at loose ends
disorganized, unable to concentrate I was at loose ends when the kids were fighting. I couldn't think.
beggars can't be choosers
people who receive free things should not expect the best "When they complained about the shabby coats, he said, ""Beggars can't be choosers."""
bet on a lame rooster
bet on a loser, fall for that If you vote for that guy, you're betting on a lame rooster.
bosom buddy
close friends, friends who grew up together Don't criticize Brad, eh. He's my bosom buddy.
bring to a close
conclude, finish, wrap up Now, to bring my presentation to a close, I'll tell you a story.
brown nose
try to please the manager, suck up to Some guys brown nose their way to success. But is it success?
by gosh
what an experience, this is interesting, by golly Well, by gosh! This is my first look at Niagara Falls!
by guess or by gosh
any way that is possible, by chance How did I learn to speak French? By guess or by gosh, that's how.
Canada goose
getting goosed in Canada by a Canadian """There,"" he said. ""Now you've had your Canada goose."""
chickens come home to roost
we cannot escape the consequences of our actions We soon discover that lies return to their owner, just as chickens come home to roost.
choose sides
help one side or team, take sides Some of the students will dislike you if you choose sides.
choose up sides
choose people to play on two or more teams Let's choose up sides and play a game of volleyball.
close a deal/sale
complete a sale to a customer Vi knows how to close a sale. She's a good closer.
close call
(See a close call)
close out
sell the whole of something, sell all the goods They decided to close out the store and sell all of the remaining stock very cheap.
close ranks
unite and fight together During the meeting the opposite side closed ranks and refused to compromise on any issue.
close shave
(See a close shave)
close the books
stop taking orders, end a bookkeeping period They usually close the books at the end of February every year.
close to the vest
hidden, covered, not showing your cards Walter plays close to the vest. He doesn't let me see his cards.
closer
(See wheeler-dealer)
come across
seem to be, appear to be You came across as being angry, not just disappointed.consent to have sex, get laid, go all the way You kiss me as though you're going to come across, but then you say no.
come home to roost
(See chickens come home to roost)
coming up roses
doing very well, succeeding, Since I met Ty, life is wonderful. Everything's coming up roses!
cook your goose
finish you, ruin you, goose is cooked If you borrow too much money, you'll cook your goose.
cost a pretty penny
cost a lot of money, had a high price Elvis bought a new pink Cadillac. I bet that cost a pretty penny.
cost an arm and a leg
cost a lot of money, is very expensive That fur jacket must have cost her an arm and a leg.
cost (someone) an arm and a leg
" cost a lot; be very expensive."
cost you
require much money or emotional stress or time or energy Caring for a child will cost you - cost you a lot. But it's worth every minute, every tear.
cross my heart and hope to die
promise sincerely I'll pay you back on Friday, cross my heart and hope to die.
cross one
cross two fingers of one hand to hope or wish for good luck I crossed my fingers that I would be able to get the job that I had applied for.say that what one has said is surely true (often used by children) "I promise that I will meet you tomorrow. Cross my heart and hope to die."be a sudden or passing thought, come to one's mind It suddenly crossed my mind that the store would be closed all day on Monday.
cross paths
meet, encounter We'll cross paths again, I'm sure. Until then, good luck.
cross someone
go against someone, insult someone People are afraid to cross Phil because he has a violent temper.
cross that bridge when I come to it
make that decision when it is necessary, do not jump the gun If interest rates begin to drop, I can buy bonds, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
