“A blessing in disguise”

“Under the weather”

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

“Cut corners”

To do something cheaply or badly to save time or money.

“Once in a blue moon”

Very rarely.

“Break the ice”

To do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.

“Back against the wall”

In a very difficult situation with no easy options.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Barking up the wrong tree”

To make a wrong assumption.

“Burn the midnight oil”

To work late into the night.

“Spill the beans”

To reveal secret information.

“The best of both worlds”

A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.

“A dime a dozen”

Very common and easy to find; not special or valuable.

“Actions speak louder than words”

What people do is more important than what they say.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Get out of hand”

To become uncontrollable.

“When pigs fly”

Something that will never happen.

“Break a leg”

A way to wish someone good luck.

“Let the cat out of the bag”

To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally.