"In The Blink Of An Eye".....................



So quickly as to seem almost imperceptible, Anything done very quickly!

"Leaves A Sour Taste In One's Mouth"................



To have a persistent negative effect on someone after an offending incident has ended.

"No Use Crying Over Spilled Milk"................



You use this to say that you shouldn't worry about something that has already happened. It is no use being angry over or upset about something that has already happened and/or you cannot change.

"Couldn't Get Elected Dogcatcher"...................



So unpopular or unqualified as to be unable to be elected to even the lowliest role.


Sidebar: A hyperbolic phrase, especially since animal control officers are appointed, not elected.

"Don't Have A Dog In This Fight"....................


An old Southern idiom meaning, in essence, that you don't care about the outcome of a situation. If you have no dog in a fight, you are not concerned and will not be affected either way by the outcome of something.

"Beating Your Head Against A Brick Wall".....................





To attempt continuously and fruitlessly to accomplish some task or achieve some goal that is ultimately hopeless.

"To Be Taken Out Behind The Woodshed"................




To reprimand or punish someone. To be punished for something you have done.

"Taken To The Cleaners"......................



Someone has taken advantage of you and taken something from you. Could be your cash or other items!

To lose all or a great deal of one's money or personal property, as through gambling or a bad investments.

"Hand Over Fist"...........



At a very fast pace. Doing something quickly.

Sidebar: This term has a nautical history. It relates to the practice of climbing a rope hand over hand. This soon became known as hand over fist, with the fist being the hand gripping the rope.

"Familiarity Breeds Contempt"...........




Repeated exposure to someone or something often creates a contentious relationship.

"On Pins And Needles"...................


To be anxious; in suspense.

"Belle Of The Ball".........................





To be the most attractive and popular woman at a party or similar event:

"One Way Or The Other"....................




Between two different possible options. Used to indicate that something is the case for any of various unspecified reasons.

"By Hook Or By Crook"....................



If you say you will do something by hook or by crook, you mean that you will find a way to do it, even if it is difficult or involves dishonest methods. By any means possible.

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words"..................



It's NOT what you say, it's what you DO that tells about your true character.

"Sticks And Stones Will Break My Bones, But Names Will Never Hurt Me....

"The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword.................


Do not think these two cancel each other out..........

The first is somewhat true, but not completely because a verbally abusive person can kill your spirit with hurtful words.

The second I believe is true because one can achieve their purpose better and more effectively through communication with words than by violence with weapons.

"don't believe your lying eyes"..this comes to mind whenever my sister and i start talking about trump-(the)latest- the porn star he had an affair with-she assured me, he didn't:|i love her to pieces and she is very smart...so i don't get it!!!!!!!!!!

"Utterances At Later Dates"......


This may of been something regional OR some saying that my mother made up but it was said to another adult in the presence of children so I assume it was something meant only for adults ears OR something she was afraid one of us kids might re-peat that could lead to havoc down the road.

"Part Ways"...........


To separate or depart from someone; to stop associating with someone.

"Between You, Me And The Fence-post".......(Lamp-post, Bed-post and various others have been used)



Used to show that what you are going to say next is a secret: Something that only the speaker and the listener should know and should go no further.

"Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed...................



Being alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm!!

"Be Skating On Thin Ice". ............





Meaning to be doing something that is dangerous or involves risks.

"A Chip Off The Old Block"..............




Someone whose character or personality resembles that of their parent.

"Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree"..................





Very similar to "Chip Off The Old Block" but often times this idiom is used to reference some bad behavior by both the parent and off spring!

"Burn Your Bridges"....................



To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future often because one has behaved offensively or unfavorably. To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

"Right Off The Bat"..............




Immediately; at once; without delay.

"And There's The Rub"....................


That's the problem, a difficulty obstacle or objection.




Sidebar: Was famously used in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

"Have A Bone To Pick With"...............



To have an issue to discuss with someone—typically one that is a source of annoyance for.

"Save Face"........



To try to regain favorable standing after something embarrassing has happened.

"In My Book".............


In my opinion; from my perspective.

"Lay Of The Land"....................


By extension, the particular state, arrangement, or condition of something; the way a situation exists or has developed.

To stand back and grasp what has developed before taking any action!

"Throw Your Weight Around".........................



To assert oneself in a controlling, domineering, or authoritarian manner; to exercise one's position of authority, power, or influence, especially to an overbearing or excessive degree.

"Give A Heads Up".................



To give one a preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger; a warning.

"Strike A Chord"......................



Trigger a feeling or memory. To cause someone to remember something; to remind someone of something; to be familiar.

"The Rest Is History"......................




Everyone know how the rest of the story goes. If you are telling someone about an event and you say the rest is history, you mean that you do not need to say any more because you are sure that everyone is familiar with what happened next.

"Eke Out"..................



To use something sparingly in an attempt to preserve it. To obtain something through hard work or effort. To manage to do something successfully at the last minute.

"Cough Up"...............................





To pay or hand over something, as money, often reluctantly. To give something to someone, often after a period of evasion.

"Hold Down The Fort"................


When someone speaks of "holding down the fort," it basically means keeping an eye on things temporarily while the person in charge is away. Assume responsibility, especially in another's absence; also, maintain a secure position.

"Shit Or Get Off The Pot"..................




Do something or go away!; Do something or give someone else a chance!; Hurry up!

"Look Before You Leap"..........................



Think carefully about what you are about to do before you do it. You shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or pitfalls. Think carefully about the possible risks and effects before you decide to do something.