“Catch someone red-handed”

“Costs an arm and a leg”

Very expensive.

“Speak of the devil”

The person you were talking about appears.

“Go the extra mile”

To make extra effort.

“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch”

Don’t assume success before it happens.

“Throw in the towel”

To give up.

“Break a leg”

A way to wish someone good luck.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Burn bridges”

To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.

“It’s not rocket science”

It’s not very complicated.

“Get cold feet”

To become nervous and change your mind.

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”

Don’t risk everything on one plan.

“Spill the beans”

To reveal secret information.

“Break the ice”

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

“Give someone the cold shoulder”

To ignore someone deliberately.

“Every cloud has a silver lining”

There is something good in every bad situation.

“Curiosity killed the cat”

Being too curious can cause trouble.

“Keep your chin up”

Stay positive in a difficult situation.

“Ball is in your court”

It is your decision or responsibility now.

“Bite off more than you can chew”

To take on too much responsibility.

“Cost a fortune”

To be very expensive.