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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
having one is better than seeing many When searching for a better job, remember A bird in the hand... .
a brick short
(See one brick short of a full load)
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 fart in a windstorm
an act that has no effect, an unimportant event A letter to the editor of a paper is like a fart in a windstorm.
a few bricks short of a full load
not sensible or logical, not all there When Moe began eating bugs, we knew he was a few bricks short.
a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
a free-for-all
a fight without rules, Donnybrook There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.
a golden opportunity
a good chance to succeed, a good investment The Royal Hotel is for sale. What a golden opportunity!
a good sport
a person who is fair and friendly What a good sport! You never complain, even when you lose.
a horse of a different color
a different matter, a separate issue If he wants to buy the land, that's a horse of a different color.
a horse's ass
a fool, a jerk After three drinks he was acting like a horse's ass.
a major
a poor credit rating from a major credit card company The bank won't approve your loan if you have a major.
a man of few words
"a man who says little; who uses few words" Chung is a man of few words, but when he speaks, people listen.
a penny for your thoughts
tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""
a picture is worth a thousand words
a picture is easier to understand than a report or essay Instead of more talk, I'll draw thousand words a diagram. A picture is worth a thousand words.
a play on words
a pun, a word or phrase that has two meanings When a man says he'll give you a ring, it may be a play on words.
a run for your money
strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.
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 shadow of his former self
much lighter than he was before, very thin and weak After twenty years in prison, he was a shadow of his former self.
a short one
a small drink, a small amount of liquor """Can I pour you a drink?"" ""Yes. A short one, please."""
a sight for sore eyes
something or someone you are happy to see Well, my friend, you are a sight for sore eyes. Good to see you!
a sucker for punishment
one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.
a thorn in my side
one who causes pain, one who bugs me He's always been a thorn in my side - always critical of me.
a way with words
natural ability to speak, the gift of the gab Ask Viv to write the speech. She has a way with words.
a window of opportunity
an opportunity, a chance, a golden opportunity Sometimes a problem is actually a window of opportunity.
a word to the wise is sufficient
a wise person understands when he hears a key word I can't discuss the plan, but a word to the wise is sufficient: progress.
a wordsmith
a person who works with words, a writer or author Ask Jan if it's colour or color. She's a wordsmith.
according to Hoyle
according to the rules, if we follow the rules According to Hoyle, it's your turn to deal the cards.
actions speak louder than words
people judge by actions more than words, practice what you preach Parents should remember that actions speak louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.
age before beauty
the older person should be allowed to enter first """Age before beauty,"" she said as she opened the door for me."
all in a day's work
not extra work, just part of my duties "She said, ""Thanks for the help."" ""All in a day's work,"" he replied."
all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
do not work too long, take time for recreation, take time to smell... When I picked up my overtime cheque, Karen reminded me that All work and no play... .
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 eye for an eye (a tooth for a tooth)
equal punishment or revenge Canadian laws do not demand an eye for an eye.
an old warhorse
a veteran, an old soldier, a classic story or tune The band played marches and overtures - the old warhorses.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevent a problem so you don't have to solve it, a stitch in time... Forest fires deserve an ounce of prevention: public education in campfire safety.
anchor you
make you feel stable or confident When you have a crisis, your faith will anchor you.
any word
any phone calls or letters, any reply Any word from Dale? He should have called us by now.
as poor as a church mouse
very poor, having little, the wolf is at the door How can they refuse to help her? She's as poor as a church mouse.
ask for it
invite or deserve an attack When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.
ask for trouble
behave in a way that trouble is likely He is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
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 death's door
very near death The Prime Minister was at death's door after suffering a serious stroke.
at or on the tip of one
at the point of being said, almost remembered My former teacher's name is on the tip of my tongue and I will soon remember it.
back yourself into a corner
put yourself in a bad position, have no escape If you buy what you can't afford you back yourself into a corner.
bail someone or something out
help or rescue The government has decided to bail out the troubled bank.
bang for the buck
value for the money spent We were able to get a big bang for our buck when we advertised on the Internet.
bang for your buck
fun for your money, value for your dollar You get more bang for your buck at garage sales. They're fun!
bark is worse than his bite
"he sounds angry but he is not; do not be afraid of him" Baxter sounds mad, but his bark is worse than his bite.
bark is worse than one
someone isn