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be barking up the wrong tree
to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something
beat around the bush
to avoid talking about a difficult or embarrassing subject; speak indirectly
needle in a haystack
something that is impossible or very difficult to find
extend an olive branch
to do or say something in order to show that you want to end a disagreement with someone; to offer peace
shrinking violet
a very shy person, who avoids contact with others if possible
come up roses
to turn out very well; a positive result
hit the hay
go to sleep
can't see the wood for the trees
an't see the whole situation clearly because you're looking too closely at small details
fresh as a daisy
feel energetic and lively
make hay while the sun shines
make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts
nip it in the bud
stop a problem from becoming serious by dealing with it
a rolling stone gathers no moss
an ambitious person is more successful than a person not trying to achieve anything
clutch at straws
be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation
come out smelling of roses
to have people believe that you are good and honest after a difficult situation that could have made you seem bad or dishonest
cut down the tall poppy
criticising people who stand out from the crowd
gild the lily
to improve or decorate something that is already perfect and therefore spoil it
grasp the nettle
to force yourself to be brave and do something that is difficult or unpleasant
in the tall cotton
good times or times of plenty and wealth
twig is bent, so is the tree inclined
early influences have a permanent effect
last straw
the final problem that makes someone lose their temper or the problem that finally brought about the collapse of something
the straw that breaks/broke the camel's back
the latest in a series of unpleasant or undesirable events, and makes you feel that you cannot tolerate a situation any longer
late bloomer
someone who becomes good at something after people usually become good at it
mighty oaks from little acorns grow
big or great things start very small
no bed of roses
something difficult
be out of the woods
to no longer be in danger or difficulty
be pushing up (the) daisies
to be dead
thorn in your side
someone or something that continually causes problems for you
wither on the vine
If something withers on the vine, it fails to get the intended result, doesn't come to fruition


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