A perfect storm
the worst possible situation
A pleasant weather condition ideal for outdoor activities.
Give someone the benefit of the doubt
Assume someone is guilty until proven innocent.
Trust what someone says
Pull someone's leg
Physically helping someone to stretch their muscles.
To joke with someone
Saving for a rainy day
Collecting water during a rainstorm for future use.
Saving money for later
Once in a blue moon
An event that happens every year during the summer.
Rarely
Rain on someone's parade
To spoil something
Help coordinate an event to avoid bad weather.
Miss the boat
Arrive too early for a scheduled meeting or event.
It's too late
A picture is worth 1000 words
Better to show than tell
A single photograph can tell a long story.
Let someone off the hook
Help someone finish a difficult project.
To not hold someone responsible for something
Take a rain check
Postpone a plan
Verify the weather forecast before making plans.
You can't judge a book by its cover
This person or thing may look bad, but it's good inside
A well-decorated book is always an interesting read.
There's a method to his madness
His actions are completely random and without any reason.
He seems crazy but actually he's clever
No pain, no gain
Enjoying life without making any effort.
You have to work for what you want
The ball is in your court
It's your decision
It's your turn to shoot the basketball.
Wrap your head around something
Understand something complicated
Use a headband to keep your hair in place.
Hit the sack
Go to sleep
Take a nap in a hammock outdoors.
It's not rocket science
It's an experiment that requires advanced scientific equipme
It's not complicated
A dime a dozen
Something very common
An item that is unique and hard to find.
A blessing in disguise
a good thing that seemed bad at first
A hidden talent that someone discovers over time.
Better late than never
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
It's always better to arrive on time.
On thin ice
Being careful not to slip while walking on a wet floor.
On probation. If you make another mistake, there will be tro
Get your act together
Work better or leave
Rehearse your performance to perfection before the show.
Pull yourself together
Calm down
Assemble a puzzle by putting all the pieces in place.
Make a long story short
Retell a story by adding more details and extending it.
Tell something briefly
Hang in there
Don't give up
Hang your clothes neatly in the closet.
It's a piece of cake
It describes an item on a dessert menu that everyone loves.
It's easy
Under the weather
Sick
Going for a walk during a light rain shower.
A penny for your thoughts
Offering a small amount of money in exchange for silence.
Tell me what you're thinking
hold your horses
Take care of your pet horses and make sure they are well-fed
wait a moment
There's no such thing as a free lunch
Nothing is entirely free
You can always get something for free if you look hard enoug
Add insult to injury
To make a bad situation worse
Help a friend recover quickly after they've been hurt.
Throw caution to the wind
Take a risk
Ensure that you take all necessary precautions before procee
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
What you have is worth more than what you might have later
Rare birds are easier to find if you know where to look.
call it a day
stop working on something
Start a new project and work on it all night.
break a leg
Cause someone else to get hurt during a competition.
good luck
On the ball
Joining a dance party and showing off your moves.
Doing a good job
By the skin of your teeth
Using dental hygiene products to maintain healthy gums.
Just barely
Actions speak louder than words
Believe what people do and not what they say
Talking loudly can make people take you more seriously.
Go back to the drawing board
Continue working on a project without making any changes.
Start over
Look before you leap
Take only calculated risks
Always check your appearance in the mirror before you leave
Spill the beans
Plant beans in your garden to grow more.
Give away a secret
Put something on ice
Place something in the freezer to keep it cold.
Put a project on hold
There are other fish in the sea
Fish can be found in every body of water, not just the sea.
It's OK to miss this opportunity. Others will arise.
cost an arm and a leg
Find a treasure without spending anything.
very expensive
Let the cat out of the bag
Release a trapped animal from a carrier.
Give away a secret
It's raining cats and dogs
It's raining hard
The weather is perfect for a picnic in the park.
We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
Let's not talk about that problem right now
We'll tackle the problem now rather than waiting until later
Cut somebody some slack
Don't be so critical
Give someone extra work to help them improve their skills.
The best thing since sliced bread
A really good invention
An idea that improves the taste of sandwiches.
Take it with a grain of salt
Use a pinch of salt as a remedy for sore throats.
Don’t take it too seriously
Give someone the cold shoulder
Offer someone a cold drink to make them feel welcome.
Ignore someone