A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: A certain advantage or opportunity is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
Example: If I were you, I would accept the job. It might not be the best opportunity for you at this moment, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A bit under the weather: not very well or ill
Example: You’re looking a bit under the weather.
A blessing in disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first.
Example: Being caught in that traffic jam was a blessing in disguise. If I hadn't missed the flight, I would have been on that plane when it crashed.
A bunch of fives: A fist. The fives are the five fingers.
Example: If you give someone a bunch of fives, you hit them hard with your hand closed
A Chip on Your Shoulder: Feel you are not as good as other, upset for the past happening.
Example: She's got a Chip on her Shoulder about not being born into a rich family.
A dime a dozen: anything that is common and easy to get.
Example: Young people who dream of becoming well-known actors and actresses are a dime a dozen in Korea.
A dog is man's best friend: A dog is man's faithful, loyal companion that serves man with many useful needs with unconditional love
Example: When his dog died he cried for many days in the memory of his only best friend. A dog is undoubtedly a man’s best friend.
A Doubting Thomas: A person who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.
Example: A Doubting Thomas is a reference to the New Testament about the Apostle Thomas, the apostle who doubted Jesus’ resurrection.
A Drop in the Bucket: A very small part of something big or whole, or unimportant.
Example: Ann donated food to help the poor people, but it was just a Drop in the Bucket of what was needed.
A Fool and his Money are Easily Parted: Foolish people make purchases without consideration
Example: A Fool and his Money are Easily Parted was used by a poet named Thomas Tusser in a poem he wrote called Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry.
A Hot Potato: Speak of an issue that is difficult to deal with and usually disputed
Example: Tightening the gun laws in the USA is a political hot potato.
A House Divided against itself Cannot Stand: Things will work out when there is unity and function together or it will not work out
Example: A success comes from sticking together and to do anything, a House divided against itself cannot stand.
A Leopard Can't Change His Spots: A person cannot change his/ her character, no matter how hard they try.
Example: I don’t think Ann will ever order Sushi instead of Pasta for a lunch. A leopard can't change its spots.
A Penny for your thoughts: A way of asking what someone is thinking, usually because they have been quiet for a while.
Example: I wish you to rejoin the conversation so that I asked a penny for your thoughts.
A Penny Saved is A Penny Earned: Money that you save is more valuable than money that you spend right away.
Example: A penny saved is a penny earned means that is wise to save money.
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words: A picture or visual presentation tells a story as well as a lot of written words.
Example: Communicate with pictures or drawings is the best communication skill. A picture paints a thousand words.
A Piece of Cake: A task that can be accomplished very easily.
Example: I’m sure the test next week will be a piece of cake for me. I’ve been studying for a long time!
A Slap on the Wrist: A very mild punishment than more severe punishment is deserved
Example: They rob someone, but they only got a slap on the wrist from the judge.
A Taste of Your Own Medicine: When you have unpleasant experience the same way you gave them to others.
Example: I’m going to give him a taste of his own medicine when he turn up late again.
A Toss-Up: A situation where both options are equally possible
Example: I think it is a toss up. It's difficult to choose. Both ideas are good.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: What you actually do something is more important than what you say
Example: I am not expected to live long, but I do believe actions speak louder than words.
Add Fuel To The Fire: to make a problem worse
Example: We are already unhappy, and if the government increases taxes, it'll just be adding fuel to the fire.
Add Insult to Injury: to make a bad situation become worse
Example: He told me I was too old for the job, and then to add insult to injury, he didn't pay my expenses.
Against the Clock: do it as fast as possible and try to finish it before a certain time.
Example: Always, Korean is racing against the clock, but they finished the work just before the promised day.
All Bark and No Bite: A person who is full of talk, but there is little or no action or no power
Example: Mike has said for the fourth time that he's going to call me, but he wasn't, he is all bark and no bite.
All Greek to me: a way of saying that you do not understand
Example: Don’t try to explain the reasons, it should be all Greek to me.
All in the Same Boat: When everyone is facing the same challenges.
Example: We should remember that we're not alone, a lot of other people are all in the same boat.
An Arm and a Leg: A large amount of money, very expensive or costly
Example: New house cost in London to you will be an arm and a leg.
An Axe to Grind: A strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept
Example: We should not become the contract terms and condition as the company has already decided and there are too many axes of his own to grind.
Apple of my Eye: Someone who is a favored person above all others.
Example: Every parents love their children very much. They are the apple of his eye.
as fit as a fiddle: very fit indeed
Example: Julie's healthy diet, frequent exercising, and good overall hygiene all contribute to her being as fit like a fiddle.
As Happy as the Day is long: Extremely content, as happy as the day is long
Example: We have been happy as the day is long ever since we moved in to the UK.
As High as a Kite: Highly excited, or excited because taken drugs or drunk a lot of alcohol.
Example: I was as high as a kite when I heard I will be passed the examination.
as long as a fiddle: looked very depressed or sad
Example: He had a face as long as a fiddle.
at death’s door: very sick or ill
Example: I was almost at death’s door last week!
At the Drop of a Hat: Willing to do something immediately, without any delay.
Example: We're all finished work, I can't just travel at the drop of a hat.