“Get cold feet”

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Don’t judge by appearance.

“Better safe than sorry”

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”

Don’t assume success before it happens.

“Cry over spilled milk”

To be upset about something that cannot be changed.

“Better late than never”

Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.

“Under the weather”

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

“Cut corners”

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

“Raining cats and dogs”

Raining very heavily.

“Wrap one's head around something”

To understand something complicated.

“Burn bridges”

To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.

“Too many cooks spoil the broth”

Too many people involved can ruin a project.

“Speak your mind”

To say what you really think.

“Go the extra mile”

To make extra effort.

“See eye to eye”

To agree completely.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

“Pull someone’s leg”

To joke or trick someone playfully.

“Make a long story short”

To summarize briefly.

“Let the cat out of the bag”

To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally.

“Put your money where your mouth is”

To support your words with actions.

“Curiosity killed the cat”

Being too curious can cause trouble.