“Get out of hand”

“Piece of cake”

Something very easy to do.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Beat a dead horse”

To waste time on something already decided.

“Let the cat out of the bag”

To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally.

“Take it with a grain of salt”

To not completely believe something.

“Bite off more than you can chew”

To take on too much responsibility.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

“Spill the beans”

To reveal secret information.

“Beat around the bush”

To avoid saying something directly.

“A dime a dozen”

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

“Bite the bullet”

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.

“The best of both worlds”

A situation where you enjoy two different advantages.

“Better safe than sorry”

It’s better to be cautious than regret later.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

An image can express more than words.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.

“When pigs fly”

Something that will never happen.

“Break the ice”

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

“Once in a blue moon”

Very rarely.

“Barking up the wrong tree”

To make a wrong assumption.

“Break a leg”

A way to wish someone good luck.