“Beat a dead horse”

“Fat chance”

Very little or no chance.

“Dead set against”

Strongly opposed to something.

“Go belly up”

To fail completely, especially a business.

“A dead end”

A situation with no progress or solution.

“Fit as a fiddle”

Very healthy and strong.

“Food for thought”

Something worth thinking about.

“Fill someone’s shoes”

To take over someone’s role or responsibilities.

“Go pear-shaped”

To go wrong or fail.