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A hot potato
Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
Actions speak louder than words
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
At the drop of a hat
Without any hesitation; instantly.
Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
Bite off more than you can chew
To take on a task that is way to big.
Jump on the bandwagon
Join a popular trend or activity.
Kill two birds with one stone
To accomplish two different things at the same time.
Cut a long story short
Come to the point - leave out details
Cross that bridge when you come to it
Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
Cry over spilt milk
When you complain about a loss from the past.
Don't give up the day job
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.
Drastic times call for drastic measures
When you are extremely desperate you need to take drastic actions.
Far cry from
Very different from.
Off one's rocker
Crazy, demented, out of one's mind, in a confused or befuddled state of mind, senile.
Take with a grain of salt
This means not to take what someone says too seriously.
