“Actions speak louder than words”

“Kill two birds with one stone”

To achieve two goals with one action.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Better safe than sorry”

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.

“Take it with a grain of salt”

To not completely believe something.

“Break the ice”

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

“When pigs fly”

Something that will never happen.

“Cut corners”

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

“Bite the bullet”

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

“Wrap one's head around something”

To understand something complicated.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

An image can express more than words.

“The best of both worlds”

A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.

“Burn the midnight oil”

To work late into the night.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

“A dime a dozen”

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

“Piece of cake”

Something very easy to do.

“Back against the wall”

In a very difficult situation with no easy options.

“Speak of the devil”

The person you were talking about appears.

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Bite off more than you can chew”

To take on too much responsibility.