“Better safe than sorry”

“Straight from the horse’s mouth”

Information received directly from the original or most reliable source.

“Have eyes bigger than your stomach”

To take or want more food than you can eat.

“Know the ropes”

To understand how something works.

“Burn the candle at both ends”

To work too hard and not rest enough.

“Easier said than done”

Something sounds simple but is difficult to do.

“Take a rain check”

To postpone an invitation or plan for another time.

“Call the shots”

To be in control and make the important decisions.

“Rule of thumb”

A simple practical rule based on experience.