To deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely, without avoiding it.
Take the bull by the horns
Someone who appears kind or harmless but is actually dangerous or untrustworthy.
A wolf in sheep's clothing
To accidentally reveal a secret or spoil a surprise.
Let the cat out of the bag
To struggle to speak clearly because of a dry or sore throat, or needing to clear your voice.
Have a frog in your throat
To suspect that something dishonest or suspicious is happening.
Smell a rat
To waste time trying to do something that is no longer possible or useful.
Flog a dead horse
Something large and expensive that is more trouble than it's worth, especially because it’s hard to maintain or get rid of.
A white elephant
The biggest or most important part of something.
The lion's share
Very clever and good at deceiving or tricking others.
As cunning as a fox
Don’t assume something will definitely happen before it actually does.
Don’t count your chickens (before they are hatched)
