This research is unreliable
This research is full of holes
They're taking advantage of the situation to enrich themselves
They're lining their own pockets
to make an unpleasant decision you've been hesitating over
bite the bullet
They're making a big deal out of nothing
It's a storm in a teacup.
I'm just playing _____ ______ (I'm arguing a point I don't necessarily support)
I’m just playing devil’s advocate.
We're in the same situation
We're all in the same boat
You said exactly what I was thinking
You took the words out of my mouth.
He never does anything around here!
He never lifts a finger around here!
"I tend to ____ things __ __ ______" - Nothing bothers me
I tend to take things in my stride.
It's difficult to say exactly (put)
I can’t quite put my finger on it.
"they don't really see ______ _____ ______" - they don't get on
They don’t really see eye to eye.
I think there's been a miscommunication
I think we've gotten our wires crossed
Get to the point (bush)
Don't beat about the bush
Maybe you can teach me the basics
Maybe you can show me the ropes
They couldn't be more different
They're like chalk and cheese
"I wish he'd _____ ______ _______ a bit more" - I wish he'd do his share of the work
I wish he’d pull his weight a bit more.
the small, visible part of a much bigger problem
the tip of the iceberg
to suppress your feelings or emotions
to bottle things up.
You're deliberately misinterpreting me
You're putting words in my mouth