Lose your touch

(“I don’t understand why I cannot create a new games easily as in old times” “It looks like you’ve lost your touch with thetechnology.” )

Sit tight

(Mrs. Carter, do you have any idea when the exam results are going to come out?”

“Who knows Johnny, sometimes they come out quickly but it could take some time. You’re just going to have to sit tight and wait.” )

Ring a bell

(“You’ve met my friend Amy Adams, right?” “Hmmm, I’m not sure, but that name rings a bell. Was she the one who went to Paris last year?” )

Blow off steam

(“Why is Nick so angry and where did he go?” “He had a fight with his brother, so he went for a run to blow of steam.”)

Cut to the chase

(“Hi guys, as we don’t have much time here, so I’m going to cut to the chase. We’ve been having some major problems in the of ice lately.”)

Up in the air

(“Jen, have you set a date for the wedding yet?”

“Not exactly, things are up in the air and we’re not sure if our families can make it on the day we wanted. Hopefully we’ll know soon and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.” )

On the ball

(“Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They aren’t due until next week, you’re really on the ball. I wish I could be more organized.”)

Get over something

(“How’s Paula? Has she gotten over the death of her dog yet?” )

Look like a million dollars/bucks

(“Wow, Mary, you look like a million dollars/bucks this evening. I love your dress!” )

Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

(“John was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His parents bought him everything he wanted and sent him to the best private schools.”)

Living hand to mouth

(“The family has been living hand to mouth ever since their father lost his job.”)

Spice things up

(“Instead of just buying Sam a birthday gift, let’s spice things up by taking him out for dinner.” )

Cool as a cucumber

(“My friend is nervous about taking his driving test but I’m cool as a cucumber.”)

A couch potato

(“After my uncle retired from his job, he became a couch potato.”)

Bring home the bacon

(“Ever since her father was injured, she’s been working two jobs to bring home the bacon.)

In hot water

(“My brother is in hot water for failing all his college classes.”)

A bad workman always blames his tools.

(The turkey isn’t cooked well because the oven is not functioning well. Y: Well, it’s the case of a bad workman blaming his tools.)

A bad workman always blames his tools.

(The turkey isn’t cooked well because the oven is not functioning well. Y: Well, it’s the case of a bad workman blaming his tools.)

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

(X: Why did you turn down that job offer when you don’t have anything concrete in hand at the moment?

Y: Well, I’m confident I’ll land one of the two jobs I interviewed for last week. And they’re better than this one.

X: In my opinion, you should’ve taken it. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.)

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

(No matter how confident the team is, it is as strong as its weakest link – its defence.)

Actions speak louder than words

( Julie always says she’ll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all.)

A fool and his money are soon parted.

(She gave up her entire estate on the basis of a verbal promise. A fool and his money are indeed easily parted.)

A leopard can’t/ doesn’t change its spots.

(X: Do you think he’ll stop copying after being caught and penalized?

Y: I don’t think so. A leopard can’t change its spots.)

All’s well that ends well.

(I’m glad you finally got here, even though your car had a flat tire on the way. Oh well, all’s well that ends well.)

Among the blind the one-eyed man is king.

(Despite his obvious lack of exposure and skills, he became head of the department because he is one-eyed among the blind.)

An empty vessel makes much noise

(The spokesperson of the ruling political party yesterday was shouting at the top of his voice on a TV debate, trying to defend the indefensible. Empty vessel makes much noise.