Take it with a ... of salt.
Take it with a grain of salt – Don’t take something too seriously; be skeptical about it.
Let's ... the knot.
Let's tie the knot – Let's get married.
Feeling ... the weather.
Feeling under the weather – Not feeling well; feeling ill.
Burn the ... oil.
Burn the midnight oil – To work late into the night.
I ... a rat.
I smell a rat – Suspecting something is wrong or someone is being dishonest.
A leopard can't ... its spots.
A leopard can't change its spots – People can’t change their true nature.
... the hatchet.
Bury the hatchet – To make peace and end a conflict.
Bite off more than you can ....
Bite off more than you can chew – Taking on more than you can handle.
Every cloud has a ... lining.
Every cloud has a silver lining – There’s something good in every bad situation.
It's a ... in the bucket.
It's a drop in the bucket – A very small amount compared to what’s needed.
She's a ... horse.
She's a dark horse – Someone who is secretive but unexpectedly successful or talented.
... the hook.
Off the hook – Freed from a difficult situation or not responsible anymore.
It's a ... in disguise.
It's a blessing in disguise – Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
It's a ... of cake.
It's a piece of cake – Something very easy to do.
As ... as a rock.
As solid as a rock – Dependable, reliable, and strong.
... on the bandwagon.
Jump on the bandwagon – To join others in doing something that’s popular or trendy.
You're ... up the wrong tree.
You're barking up the wrong tree – Accusing or pursuing the wrong person or idea.
It's the ... of both worlds.
It's the best of both worlds – A situation where you enjoy the benefits of two different things.
At the ... of a hat.
At the drop of a hat – Doing something quickly or without hesitation.
Curiosity ... the cat.
Curiosity killed the cat – Being too curious can lead to trouble or danger.
Close, but no ....
Close, but no cigar – Almost successful, but not quite.
The best thing since ... bread.
The best thing since sliced bread – Something that is an excellent or amazing invention or idea.
Actions ... louder than words.
Actions speak louder than words – What people do is more important than what they say.
Sit on the ....
Sit on the fence – Being undecided or neutral in a situation.
The ball is in your ....
The ball is in your court – It’s your turn to take action or make a decision.
Let ... dogs lie.
Let sleeping dogs lie – Avoid stirring up old conflicts or issues.
Once in a ... moon.
Once in a blue moon – Something that happens very rarely.
Don't put all your eggs in one ....
Don't put all your eggs in one basket – Don’t risk everything on a single plan or option.
Kill ... birds with one stone.
Kill two birds with one stone – Achieve two goals with one action.
... your tongue.
Bite your tongue – To stop yourself from saying something you want to say.
I'll be glad to see the ... of him.
I'll be glad to see the back of him – Happy to see someone leave or be out of your life.
Cross that ... when you come to it.
Cross that bridge when you come to it – Deal with a problem when it actually happens.