Meaning:
1 chronicles 
n.
the first of two Old Testament books telling the history of Judah and Israel until the return from the Babylonian Captivity in 536 BC
le Idiom, Proverb
a blessing in disguise
a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire.
a bundle of nerves
"a very nervous person; uptight person" May has so many problems - she's just a bundle of nerves.
a clean bill of health
a good report from the doctor, a good checkup You'll never get a clean bill of health if you eat fat meat!
a different kettle of fish
different, not the same A cult is not a religion. A cult is a different kettle of fish entirely.
a double-edged sword
a device that can help you and hurt you Truth is a double-edged sword. It can imprison me or set me free.
a fleeting glance
a very brief look, a quick glance A fleeting glance from Marilyn would make his heart beat wildly.
a gaggle of geese
a flock of geese, a bunch of geese A gaggle of geese met us as we drove into the farmyard.
a hassle
a problem, a bother The tax form is a hassle this year. It's difficult to understand.
a hollow leg
space for a lot of drink, room for a lot of beer Parl drank six bottles of beer. He must have a hollow leg!
a holy pile
a lot, very much, tons To feed 20 people, you need a holy pile of spaghetti.
a lady-killer
"handsome man; a man who charms the ladies; hunk" """Liam Neeson! He's gorgeous!"" she said. ""What a lady-killer!"""
a leg up
a start, a beginning, the first leg If I take a night class, I'll have a leg up on my diploma.
a level playing field
a place where everyone has an equal chance, level the playing field A level playing field includes equal pay for equal work for all men and women.
a little bird told me
someone told me, one of your friends told me """How did you know that I play chess?"" ""Oh, a little bird told me."""
a little hair off the dog
(See hair off the dog)
a little off
not quite sane, a bit crazy, one brick short... When Clem started eating grass, we knew he was a little off.
a little steep
a little high in price, too much money to pay I'd like to buy that leather coat but the price is a little steep.
a new broom sweeps clean
an employee works hard on the first day or two, make a good impression "After my first day working for Grandfather, he said, ""A new broom sweeps clean."""
a new lease on life
a feeling that life will be better, a fresh start The promotion gave him a new lease on life.
a red-letter day
a special day, a memorable day This is going to be a red-letter day. I found my lost keys!
a score to settle
an argument to finish, a bone to pick I have a score to settle with him. He owes me a month's rent.
a whale of a game
an exciting game, a cliff-hanger When Canada played Sweden, it was a whale of a game.
according to Hoyle
according to the rules, if we follow the rules According to Hoyle, it's your turn to deal the cards.
ace in the hole
a hidden strength or talent Sam's ace in the hole is honesty, which his clients soon discover.
Achilles' heel
a weakness, a vulnerable place Jewelry is my Achilles' heel. I buy too much jewelry.
all his marbles
normal, sensible Dan talks to the door. I wonder if he's got all his marbles.
all rolled up in one
combined His brother is president and vice-president all rolled up in one.
all the bells and whistles
a lot of extra features, lots of goodies, loaded When Horst sold his business he bought a motorhome with all the bells and whistles.
all the marbles
all the money, the top prize How does it feel to be playing in the final - for all the marbles?
all things to all people
satisfy everyone, live up to Be yourself. Stop trying to be all things to all people.
alley cat
stray cat He began to feed the alley cat and now it comes to his house every day.
American as apple pie
(See as American as apple pie)
an ace up your sleeve
an important card to play, an important fact to reveal To survive, one needs an ace up one's sleeve - a special talent.
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
eat one apple each day for good health "Mom gave me an apple, saying, ""An apple a day... ."""
an arm and a leg
(cost) a large amount of money His new car must have cost him an arm and a leg.
apple a day...
(See an apple a day keeps the doctor away)
apple of his eye
(See the apple of his eye)
apple of one
one
arm and a leg
pay a very high price for something that isn't worth it My father paid an arm and a leg for his car but he really enjoys driving it.
as a rule
usually, as a habit As a rule I usually get up at 7:00 AM every morning.
as American as apple pie
very American, like an American custom Jeans and T-shirts are American, as American as apple pie!
as clean as a whistle
without any dirt or marks, smooth and clean The hen squeezed, and out popped an egg as clean as a whistle.
as useless as a fifth wheel
not useful, not needed, redundant, (four wheels are sufficient) I sat there watching the four of them play bridge, and feeling as useless as a fifth wheel.
as useless as tits on a boar
not useful, not necessary, having no function Our toenails are useless - as useless as tits on a boar.
ask for trouble
behave in a way that trouble is likely He is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
asleep at the switch
not alert to an opportunity I think he was asleep at the switch. He didn
ass over teakettle
falling over backwards, head over heels The cowboy knocked him off his feet - ass over teakettle!
at least
not very much, very little to ask At least he could have phoned. He could have done that.
at the eleventh hour
" at the last minute; almost too late. "
bad apple
bad one, rotten one He's the bad apple in that group. He's always in trouble.