nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs |
adj
|
monochromated scanning transmission electron microscope |
n
|
catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia |
n
|
close the stable door after the horse has bolted |
v
|
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor |
n
|
hotter than a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire |
adj
|
caught between the devil and the deep blue sea |
adj
|
a little from column A, a little from column B |
n
|
massively multiplayer online role-playing game |
n
|
slip into something a little more comfortable |
v
|
damned if one does and damned if one doesn't |
adj
|
pinch and a punch for the first of the month |
n
|
your mission, should you choose to accept it |
n
|
from the Department of the Bleeding Obvious |
adj
|
let go an anchor to the windward of the law |
v
|
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate |
n
|
sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage |
v
|
surface-conduction electron-emitter display |
n
|
emergency position indicating radio beacon |
n
|
fee simple subject to condition subsequent |
n
|
fee simple subject to executory limitation |
n
|
hold with the hare and run with the hounds |
v
|
nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine |
num
|
have more chins than a Chinese phone book |
v
|
have to do with the price of tea in China |
v
|
information and communications technology |
n
|
polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate |
n
|
scanning transmission electron microscope |
n
|
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
n
|
caught with one's hand in the cookie jar |
adj
|
fee simple subject to executory interest |
n
|
kill the goose that lays the golden eggs |
v
|
let the perfect be the enemy of the good |
v
|
not touch something with a ten foot pole |
v
|
rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic |
v
|
right of public access to the wilderness |
n
|
stimulated emission depletion microscope |
n
|
stimulated emission depletion microscopy |
n
|
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis |
n
|
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth |
adj
|
cut one's coat according to one's cloth |
v
|
defense-independent pitching statistics |
n
|
hello yourself, and see how you like it |
int
|
pairwise linkage disequilibrium diagram |
n
|
program evaluation and review technique |
n
|
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase |
n
|
transmissible spongiform encephalopathy |
n
|
well ain't that the catfish in the trap |
int
|
complex post-traumatic stress disorder |
n
|
cross-platform application development |
n
|
cross that bridge when one comes to it |
v
|
cut off one's nose to spite one's face |
v
|
high-performance liquid chromatography |
n
|
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
n
|
snatch defeat from the jaws of victory |
v
|
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat |
v
|
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
n
|
cross-platform application management |
n
|
cryo-transmission electron microscopy |
n
|
functional magnetic resonance imaging |
n
|
keep one's cards close to one's chest |
v
|
levator labii superioris alaeque nasi |
n
|
march to the beat of a different drum |
v
|
not be able to get a word in edgeways |
v
|
ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency |
n
|
serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor |
n
|
the straw that broke the camel's back |
n
|
throw the baby out with the bathwater |
v
|
Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
proper n
|
beat one's head against a stone wall |
v
|
down the road, not across the street |
adv
|
implicational propositional calculus |
n
|
not the sharpest knife in the drawer |
n
|
out of the frying pan, into the fire |
adv
|
put one's money where one's mouth is |
v
|
redundant array of independent disks |
n
|
take the wind out of someone's sails |
v
|
Thurston's geometrization conjecture |
n
|
accountable property officer's bond |
n
|
acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
n
|
angels dancing on the head of a pin |
n
|
fucked by the fickle finger of fate |
adj
|
give somebody a piece of one's mind |
v
|
have eyes bigger than one's stomach |
v
|
have eyes in the back of one's head |
v
|
high-pressure liquid chromatography |
n
|
integrated services digital network |
n
|
law of diminishing marginal utility |
n
|
a little bit of bread and no cheese |
int
|
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
n
|
on opposite sides of the barricades |
adj
|
person of ordinary skill in the art |
n
|
pull oneself up by one's bootstraps |
v
|
shoot first and ask questions later |
v
|
transitive verb with animate object |
n
|
warm the cockles of someone's heart |
v
|
weakly interacting massive particle |
n
|
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line |
n
|
automatic number plate recognition |
n
|
Banbury story of a cock and a bull |
n
|
continuously variable transmission |
n
|
erasable programmable logic device |
n
|
evolutionary developmental biology |
n
|
extraordinary optical transmission |
n
|
a few sandwiches short of a picnic |
adj
|
hydrostatic pressure relief system |
n
|
intercontinental ballistic missile |
n
|
jack of all trades, master of none |
n
|
kick the tires and light the fires |
v
|
learning content management system |
n
|
logarithmic trigonometric function |
n
|
more than one can shake a stick at |
adj
|
nicotinamide adenine trinucleotide |
n
|
organic electroluminescent display |
n
|
organizational breakdown structure |
n
|
play both sides against the middle |
v
|
pull the wool over somebody's eyes |
v
|
put one foot in front of the other |
v
|
radio frequency integrated circuit |
n
|
raise the flag and see who salutes |
v
|
run around like a headless chicken |
adv
|
take a licking and keep on ticking |
v
|
vascular endothelial growth factor |
n
|
walk and chew gum at the same time |
v
|
attachiamenta de spinis et boscis |
n
|
automatic data processing machine |
n
|
Automatic Location Identification |
n
|
childhood disintegrative disorder |
n
|
crankcase emission control system |
n
|
differential scanning calorimetry |
n
|
eat someone out of house and home |
v
|
Federal Communications Commission |
n
|
greatest thing since sliced bread |
n
|
have butterflies in one's stomach |
v
|
have eyes bigger than one's belly |
v
|
have to do with the price of fish |
v
|
high-frequency gravitational wave |
n
|
infectious bovine rhinotracheitis |
n
|
knock the living daylights out of |
v
|
lead someone down the garden path |
v
|
locational based marginal pricing |
n
|
make a mountain out of a molehill |
v
|
massively multiplayer online game |
n
|
more than one can poke a stick at |
adj
|
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide |
n
|
non-volatile random access memory |
n
|
not give somebody the time of day |
v
|
not to put too fine a point on it |
int
|
one of his majesty's bad bargains |
n
|
private limited liability company |
n
|
probabilistically checkable proof |
n
|
seem like a good idea at the time |
v
|
send shivers down someone's spine |
v
|
separate the wheat from the chaff |
v
|
severe acute respiratory syndrome |
n
|
standard temperature and pressure |
n
|
take a leaf out of someone's book |
v
|
transmission electron diffraction |
n
|
very long baseline interferometry |
n
|
wouldn't shout if a shark bit him |
v
|
according to one's understanding |
adv
|
before you can say Jack Robinson |
adv
|
blow this for a game of soldiers |
int
|
bovine malignant catarrhal fever |
n
|
bovine spongiform encephalopathy |
n
|
chief petty officer second class |
n
|
close enough for government work |
adj
|
cosmological perturbation theory |
n
|
could not get elected dogcatcher |
v
|
distinction without a difference |
n
|
generalized continuum hypothesis |
n
|
get out of bed on the wrong side |
v
|
get out while the getting's good |
v
|
Heisenberg uncertainty principle |
n
|
individual voluntary arrangement |
n
|
international auxiliary language |
n
|
kiss the ground someone walks on |
v
|
know like the back of one's hand |
v
|
leave nothing to the imagination |
v
|
lithium-drifted silicon detector |
n
|
Luser Attitude Readjustment Tool |
n
|
make a silk purse of a sow's ear |
v
|
neighbouring group participation |
n
|
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor |
n
|
nuclear hydrogen detection meter |
n
|
one step forward, two steps back |
n
|
Personal Social Health Education |
n
|
pervasive developmental disorder |
n
|
Public Limited Liability Company |
n
|
put all one's eggs in one basket |
v
|
a riddle wrapped up in an enigma |
n
|
Small Computer Systems Interface |
n
|
small ubiquitin-related modifier |
n
|
stochastic differential equation |
n
|
take a long walk on a short pier |
v
|
things that go bump in the night |
n
|
throw one's toys out of the pram |
v
|
time-of-flight mass spectrometry |
n
|
transmission electron microscope |
n
|
transmission electron microscopy |
n
|
vested remainder subject to open |
n
|
wake up on the wrong side of bed |
v
|
wear one's heart on one's sleeve |
v
|
weighted-average cost of capital |
n
|
acquiring financial institution |
n
|
act of independent significance |
n
|
anally inflicted death sentence |
n
|
Automatic Number Identification |
n
|
between a rock and a hard place |
adv
|
bite off more than one can chew |
v
|
borderline personality disorder |
n
|
chief petty officer first class |
n
|
dictatorship of the proletariat |
n
|
dispute resolution organization |
n
|
double-nosed andean tiger hound |
n
|
elementary symmetric polynomial |
n
|
everything but the kitchen sink |
n
|
get up on the wrong side of bed |
v
|
give somebody the cold shoulder |
v
|
go in one ear and out the other |
v
|
ground proximity warning system |
n
|
have one's fingers in many pies |
v
|
have one's work cut out for one |
v
|
have someone by the short hairs |
v
|
have someone's guts for garters |
v
|
hide one's light under a bushel |
v
|
hold someone's feet to the fire |
v
|
kick someone when they are down |
v
|
library and information science |
n
|
make a stick for one's own back |
v
|
plain as the nose on one's face |
adj
|
psychological refractory period |
n
|
put one's shoulder to the wheel |
v
|
ride a horse foaled by an acorn |
v
|
scrape the bottom of the barrel |
v
|
secondary ion mass spectrometry |
n
|
shareholders' derivative action |
n
|
shoot through like a Bondi tram |
v
|
Sir David's long-beaked echidna |
n
|
step in front of a moving train |
v
|
straight from the horse's mouth |
adv adj
|
tactical aeromedical evacuation |
n
|
wait for the other shoe to drop |
v
|
web-based operating environment |
n
|
where the rubber meets the road |
n
|
wrap around one's little finger |
v
|
able to get a word in edgewise |
adj
|
accountable disbursing officer |
n
|
alternative dispute resolution |
n
|
aniridia-Wilms' tumor syndrome |
n
|
application protocol data unit |
n
|
article of extraordinary value |
n
|
as near as makes no difference |
adv
|
between the jigs and the reels |
adv
|
burn one's candle at both ends |
v
|
Carriage and Insurance Paid to |
n
|
cavity quantum electrodynamics |
n
|
collateralized debt obligation |
n
|
collateralized loan obligation |
n
|
computed axial tomography scan |
n
|
cosmological natural selection |
n
|
critical micelle concentration |
n
|
deposit interest retention tax |
n
|
dissociative identity disorder |
n
|
electrical discharge machining |
n
|
enough to make the angels weep |
n
|
enterprise feedback management |
n
|
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
n
|
exception that proves the rule |
n
|
fly by the seat of one's pants |
v
|
four score and seven years ago |
adv
|
from the bottom of one's heart |
adv
|
genuine issue of material fact |
n
|
geographic information science |
n
|
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome |
n
|
give something up as a bad job |
v
|
have one's cake and eat it too |
v
|
hirsuties papillaris genitalis |
n
|
immunogold electron microscopy |
n
|
indiscernibility of identicals |
n
|
inverse trigonometric function |
n
|
law of unintended consequences |
n
|
leave somebody holding the bag |
v
|
light at the end of the tunnel |
n
|
like a cat in a strange garret |
adj
|
like shooting fish in a barrel |
adj
|
look what the cat's dragged in |
int
|
nail one's colours to the mast |
v
|
one brick short of a full load |
adj
|
ordinary differential equation |
n
|
out of the corner of one's eye |
adv
|
parasympathetic nervous system |
n
|
partial cloverleaf interchange |
n
|
performance measurement system |
n
|
post-traumatic stress disorder |
n
|
put oneself in someone's shoes |
v
|
put something into perspective |
v
|
a quick drop and a sudden stop |
n
|
quantized electronic structure |
n
|
seigen jikan ga ippai ni natta |
n
|
sexually transmitted infection |
n
|
single-point urban interchange |
n
|
soil mechanics and engineering |
n
|
stratified columnar epithelium |
n
|
supersonic heterodyne receiver |
n
|
take something in one's stride |
v
|
think one's shit doesn't stink |
v
|
three-center two-electron bond |
n
|
United States of North America |
n
|
wear something on one's sleeve |
v
|
work one's fingers to the bone |
v
|
accelerator mass spectrometry |
n
|
agonistic monoclonal antibody |
n
|
all the way to Egery and back |
n
|
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
n
|
angiotensin converting enzyme |
n
|
araneomorph funnel-web spider |
n
|
Arse Inflicted Death Sentence |
n
|
blow someone out of the water |
v
|
brake mean effective pressure |
n
|
Brazilian whiteknee tarantula |
n
|
bring one's arse to an anchor |
v
|
cell-mediated immune response |
n
|
certified safety professional |
n
|
chronic granulomatous disease |
n
|
clair comme de l'eau de roche |
adj
|
clear and convincing evidence |
n
|
comfortable in one's own skin |
adj
|
conditional assembly language |
n
|
country code top-level domain |
n
|
a day late and a dollar short |
adv
|
different as chalk and cheese |
adj
|
differential thermal analysis |
n
|
dividend equilisation reserve |
n
|
division property of equality |
n
|
dot the i's and cross the t's |
v
|
emergency locator transmitter |
n
|
enterprise architecture model |
n
|
federal question jurisdiction |
n
|
follow in someone's footsteps |
v
|
genetically modified organism |
n
|
geographic information system |
n
|
get one's knickers in a twist |
v
|
have had one's Weet-Bix today |
v
|
have one's feet on the ground |
v
|
have one's head in the clouds |
v
|
International System of Units |
n
|
isobutylphenyl propionic acid |
n
|
kill two birds with one stone |
v
|
know something inside and out |
v
|
laugh all the way to the bank |
v
|
law of conservation of energy |
n
|
legend in one's own lunchtime |
n
|
lie back and think of England |
v
|
like rats from a sinking ship |
adv
|
like taking candy from a baby |
adj
|
lose the number of one's mess |
v
|
make an exhibition of oneself |
v
|
make hay while the sun shines |
v
|
mathematical function program |
n
|
mean distance between failure |
n
|
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital |
n
|
multiple chemical sensitivity |
n
|
multiple personality disorder |
n
|
naked as the day one was born |
adj
|
not all it's cracked up to be |
adj
|
oblique system of coordinates |
n
|
optical character recognition |
n
|
paranoid personality disorder |
n
|
partial differential equation |
n
|
performance management system |
n
|
performance monitoring system |
n
|
plasma wakefield acceleration |
n
|
potassium selective electrode |
n
|
premium-rate telephone number |
n
|
preponderance of the evidence |
n
|
programmable logic controller |
n
|
programmable read-only memory |
n
|
pseudorandom number generator |
n
|
put one's foot in one's mouth |
v
|
put the cart before the horse |
v
|
put the cat among the pigeons |
v
|
put words in somebody's mouth |
v
|
Reissner-Nordström black hole |
n
|
run something up the flagpole |
v
|
saggar maker's bottom knocker |
n
|
scanning tunneling microscope |
n
|
shipshape and Bristol fashion |
adj
|
single-minded branding moment |
n
|
spread spectrum communication |
n
|
supplemental restraint system |
n
|
sweep something under the rug |
v
|
talk somebody under the table |
v
|
Transmission Control Protocol |
n
|
trinucleotide repeat disorder |
n
|
triple negative breast cancer |
n
|
trivial functional dependency |
n
|
until one is blue in the face |
adv
|
valley of the shadow of death |
n
|
value over replacement player |
n
|
variegated star macromolecule |
n
|
Vehicle Identification Number |
n
|
without troubling the scorers |
adv
|
wrong place at the wrong time |
n
|
address verification service |
n
|
Advanced Encryption Standard |
n
|
all fur coat and no knickers |
adj
|
all one's eggs in one basket |
n
|
another nail in one's coffin |
n
|
application delivery network |
n
|
Australasian pig-nose turtle |
n
|
be on the horns of a dilemma |
v
|
between Scylla and Charybdis |
adv
|
bite of the reality sandwich |
n
|
bite the hand that feeds you |
v
|
black and gold garden spider |
n
|
bone-eating snot flower worm |
n
|
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed |
adj
|
built like a brick shithouse |
adj
|
business continuity planning |
n
|
California dogface butterfly |
n
|
caught with one's pants down |
adj
|
chief cook and bottle washer |
n
|
chronic cellular dehydration |
n
|
collective investment scheme |
n
|
cost per available seat mile |
n
|
dictatorship of the majority |
n
|
dry as a dead dingo's donger |
adj
|
dynamic random access memory |
n
|
expected date of confinement |
n
|
face that would stop a clock |
n
|
fall off the back of a lorry |
v
|
familial Mediterranean fever |
n
|
follicle stimulating hormone |
n
|
for all intents and purposes |
adv
|
germanium antimony telluride |
n
|
glass transition temperature |
n
|
go back to the drawing board |
v
|
go from strength to strength |
v
|
hang on someone's every word |
v
|
haul somebody over the coals |
v
|
have a word in someone's ear |
v
|
human chorionic gonadotropin |
n
|
human immunodeficiency virus |
n
|
hydrogen potassium carbonate |
n
|
hyperbolic navigation system |
n
|
identification friend or foe |
n
|
industrial methylated spirit |
n
|
international rules football |
n
|
just what the doctor ordered |
n
|
know every trick in the book |
v
|
leave everything on the road |
v
|
levator palpebrae superioris |
n
|
like a cat on a hot tin roof |
adj
|
like a lamb to the slaughter |
adv
|
like feeding time at the zoo |
adj
|
like water off a duck's back |
adj adv
|
liquid scintillation counter |
n
|
little brown fucking machine |
n
|
make it up as one goes along |
v
|
mathematical markup language |
n
|
military load classification |
n
|
multicultural London English |
n
|
nuclear quadrupole resonance |
n
|
online public access catalog |
n
|
orally disintegrating tablet |
n
|
organic light-emitting diode |
n
|
parental alienation syndrome |
n
|
penny wise and pound foolish |
adj
|
penny-wise and pound-foolish |
adj
|
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
n
|
plasma wakefield accelerator |
n
|
positron emission tomography |
n
|
potassium antimonyl tartrate |
n
|
pot calling the kettle black |
n
|
probability density function |
n
|
put hair on somebody's chest |
v
|
put words in someone's mouth |
v
|
quaternary ammonium compound |
n
|
radial distribution function |
n
|
reflexive possessive pronoun |
n
|
ridden hard and put away wet |
v
|
Ritz's combination principle |
n
|
rub salt in someone's wounds |
v
|
scanning electron microscope |
n
|
see the forest for the trees |
v
|
sell someone a bill of goods |
v
|
Seventh-day Adventist Church |
n
|
sexually transmitted disease |
n
|
shuffle off this mortal coil |
v
|
singular value decomposition |
n
|
springing executory interest |
n
|
standard electrode potential |
n
|
standard normal distribution |
n
|
strictly decreasing function |
n
|
strictly increasing function |
n
|
strong equivalence principle |
n
|
strongly connected component |
n
|
submillimeter wave radiation |
n
|
sudden infant death syndrome |
n
|
sweep someone off their feet |
v
|
think with one's little head |
v
|
throw a spanner in the works |
v
|
tickle somebody's funny bone |
v
|
traditional Chinese medicine |
n
|
trip over one's own two feet |
v
|
variable tandem repeat locus |
n
|
wake up and smell the coffee |
v
|
whatever creams your twinkie |
int
|
acceleration due to gravity |
n
|
advanced traffic management |
n
|
albatross around one's neck |
n
|
Armalite and the ballot box |
n
|
breathe down someone's neck |
v
|
bring a knife to a gunfight |
v
|
burn a hole in one's pocket |
v
|
carry the message to Garcia |
v
|
Chinese restaurant syndrome |
n
|
chosen aggression principle |
n
|
cosmic background radiation |
n
|
Cost, Insurance and Freight |
n
|
cry all the way to the bank |
v
|
deduced amino acid sequence |
n
|
delay differential equation |
n
|
diminished radix complement |
n
|
directed acyclic word graph |
n
|
discretionary fiscal policy |
n
|
do as I say and not as I do |
v
|
double replacement reaction |
n
|
driving under the influence |
n
|
everybody and their brother |
pronoun
|
Financial Intelligence Unit |
n
|
follow somebody off a cliff |
v
|
fruit of the poisonous tree |
n
|
get on like a house on fire |
v
|
give somebody the brush-off |
v
|
give somebody the runaround |
v
|
go the way of the dinosaurs |
v
|
go to extraordinary lengths |
v
|
go to the ends of the earth |
v
|
hanged, drawn and quartered |
adj
|
have a frog in one's throat |
v
|
have one's back to the wall |
v
|
have the time of one's life |
v
|
hedgehog signalling pathway |
n
|
hit one out of the ballpark |
v
|
hypothetical taxonomic unit |
n
|
improvised explosive device |
n
|
inertial frame of reference |
n
|
intermediate cuneiform bone |
n
|
inverse hyperbolic function |
n
|
ion exchange chromatography |
n
|
keep one's head above water |
v
|
keep the home fires burning |
v
|
keep the wolf from the door |
v
|
leave somebody high and dry |
v
|
like a bull in a china shop |
adj adv
|
like a kid in a candy store |
adj
|
low temperature flexibility |
n
|
make a spectacle of oneself |
v
|
materials recovery facility |
n
|
measure of central tendency |
n
|
mesoscale convective system |
n
|
modified Newtonian dynamics |
n
|
murder in the second degree |
n
|
must have killed a Chinaman |
v
|
negative side waterproofing |
n
|
never in a month of Sundays |
adv
|
nonverbal learning disorder |
n
|
nothing to write home about |
adj
|
offensive line of scrimmage |
n
|
one card shy of a full deck |
adj
|
optical rotatory dispersion |
n
|
paint oneself into a corner |
v
|
persistent vegetative state |
n
|
positive side waterproofing |
n
|
pour oil on troubled waters |
v
|
prebiotic organic synthesis |
n
|
precession of the equinoxes |
n
|
present perfect progressive |
n
|
put one's best foot forward |
v
|
queer as a clockwork orange |
adj
|
respiratory syncytial virus |
n
|
sacrament of reconciliation |
n
|
satellite navigation system |
n
|
Schrödinger's wave equation |
n
|
seasonal affective disorder |
n
|
shifting executory interest |
n
|
sing from the same hymnbook |
v
|
slow as molasses in January |
adj
|
a sprat to catch a mackerel |
n
|
spooky action at a distance |
n
|
standard hydrogen electrode |
n
|
stand on one's own two feet |
v
|
start off on the wrong foot |
v
|
static random access memory |
n
|
statistical process control |
n
|
stick out like a sore thumb |
v
|
subject matter jurisdiction |
n
|
tactical air control center |
n
|
take one's eye off the ball |
v
|
take somebody's word for it |
v
|
take something to the grave |
v
|
taste of one's own medicine |
n
|
temporary restraining order |
n
|
throw one's hat in the ring |
v
|
to all intents and purposes |
adv
|
travelling salesman problem |
n
|
uniform resource identifier |
n
|
the whole world and his dog |
n
|
White Cloud Mountain minnow |
n
|
abstract harmonic analysis |
n
|
accident waiting to happen |
n
|
Admiral of the Narrow Seas |
n
|
antisocial behaviour order |
n
|
asynchronous transfer mode |
n
|
attention deficit disorder |
n
|
at the end of one's tether |
adj
|
autistic spectrum disorder |
n
|
automatic distance control |
n
|
bare-eared Squirrel Monkey |
n
|
bastard operator from hell |
n
|
battledore and shuttlecock |
n
|
beat somebody to the punch |
v
|
be glad to see the back of |
v
|
bone morphogenetic protein |
n
|
born on the Fourth of July |
adj
|
British overseas territory |
n
|
by the skin of one's teeth |
adv
|
change horses in midstream |
v
|
circularly polarized light |
n
|
composite board insulation |
n
|
conventional mortgage loan |
n
|
darken somebody's doorstep |
v
|
database management system |
n
|
de bonis non administratis |
adj
|
deep geological repository |
n
|
digital audio broadcasting |
n
|
discrete Fourier transform |
n
|
document management system |
n
|
eat out of somebody's hand |
v
|
electron transfer reaction |
n
|
err on the side of caution |
v
|
everyone and their brother |
pronoun
|
feedback transfer function |
n
|
first cousin twice removed |
n
|
fluorine absorption dating |
n
|
flying purple people eater |
n
|
for all intensive purposes |
adv
|
frequently asked questions |
n
|
future perfect progressive |
n
|
gentleman of the back door |
n
|
get inside someone's pants |
v
|
get one's affairs in order |
v
|
get one's foot in the door |
v
|
give somebody the heave-ho |
v
|
Greek Christian Scriptures |
n
|
healthy participant effect |
n
|
hear through the grapevine |
v
|
heat death of the universe |
n
|
Himalayan striped squirrel |
n
|
horse of a different color |
n
|
identity of indiscernibles |
n
|
in any way, shape, or form |
adv
|
integrated optical circuit |
n
|
internal combustion engine |
n
|
in the reign of Queen Dick |
adv
|
in the twinkling of an eye |
adv
|
keep it on the barber pole |
v
|
keep one's eye on the ball |
v
|
kiss the gunner's daughter |
v
|
knee-deep in the Big Muddy |
adj
|
knee high to a grasshopper |
adj
|
knock somebody's socks off |
v
|
lateral geniculate nucleus |
n
|
law of diminishing returns |
n
|
leave someone in the lurch |
v
|
leave to one's own devices |
v
|
let the cat out of the bag |
v
|
like a duck takes to water |
adv
|
like the back end of a bus |
adj
|
live on top of one another |
v
|
logical mechanical element |
n
|
lower esophageal sphincter |
n
|
lysergic acid diethylamide |
n
|
magnetic resonance imaging |
n
|
make a virtue of necessity |
v
|
man on the Clapham omnibus |
n
|
master chief petty officer |
n
|
medial collateral ligament |
n
|
membrane mimetic chemistry |
n
|
mop the floor with someone |
v
|
murder in the first degree |
n
|
mutual assured destruction |
n
|
Natterer's slaty antshrike |
n
|
New Guinea flightless rail |
n
|
New Zealand primitive frog |
n
|
Next Generation Networking |
n
|
none of someone's business |
n
|
not have a leg to stand on |
v
|
not worth a brass farthing |
adj
|
nuclear magnetic resonance |
n
|
off like a bride's nightie |
adj
|
on the straight and narrow |
adv
|
on the tip of one's tongue |
adj
|
operational service period |
n
|
operational taxonomic unit |
n
|
packaged petroleum product |
n
|
People's Republic of China |
n
|
perfect gold standard test |
n
|
perfect passive participle |
n
|
personal digital assistant |
n
|
petty officer second class |
n
|
pin the tail on the donkey |
n
|
play someone like a fiddle |
v
|
polyunsaturated fatty acid |
n
|
pop a cap in someone's ass |
v
|
posterior auricular muscle |
n
|
practice what one preaches |
v
|
present perfect continuous |
n
|
put one's affairs in order |
v
|
put the pedal to the metal |
v
|
quality-adjusted life year |
n
|
quantum process tomography |
n
|
read somebody the riot act |
v
|
reel-to-reel tape recorder |
n
|
refractive index increment |
n
|
regular star macromolecule |
n
|
Roosmalens' Dwarf Marmoset |
n
|
rub somebody the wrong way |
v
|
scare the bejeebers out of |
v
|
search engine optimization |
n
|
second cousin once removed |
n
|
senior chief petty officer |
n
|
speak with a forked tongue |
v
|
squint like a bag of nails |
v
|
stop someone in his tracks |
v
|
straight from the shoulder |
adj adv
|
strong nuclear interaction |
n
|
Subscriber Identity Module |
n
|
swear on a stack of Bibles |
v
|
sympathetic nervous system |
n
|
take leave of one's senses |
v
|
take the bull by the horns |
v
|
threatening telephone call |
n
|
too big for one's britches |
adj
|
Trinidadian and Tobagonian |
n adj
|
Turing computable function |
n
|
unidentified flying object |
n
|
unlimited register machine |
n
|
upper esophageal sphincter |
n
|
vast right-wing conspiracy |
n
|
weapon of mass destruction |
n
|
when the shit hits the fan |
adv
|
whistle past the graveyard |
v
|
without loss of generality |
adv
|
worth one's weight in salt |
adj
|
accelerated graphics port |
n
|
accessory before the fact |
n
|
all it's cracked up to be |
n
|
all mouth and no trousers |
adj
|
all over but the shouting |
adj
|
all over hell's half acre |
adv
|
aminoacyl tRNA synthetase |
n
|
answer the call of nature |
v
|
anterior auricular muscle |
n
|
anterior cingulate cortex |
n
|
argumentum ad etymologiam |
n
|
argumentum ad verecundiam |
n
|
armored personnel carrier |
n
|
armoured fighting vehicle |
n
|
at Her Majesty's pleasure |
adv
|
at the top of one's lungs |
adv
|
at the top of one's voice |
adv
|
Australian rules football |
n
|
automatic leveling system |
n
|
back to the drawing board |
adv
|
beat someone's brains out |
v
|
beyond a reasonable doubt |
n
|
biochemical oxygen demand |
n
|
black-footed rock wallaby |
n
|
blow someone's brains out |
v
|
bond for general purposes |
n
|
bovine papular stomatitis |
n
|
brilliant rummynose tetra |
n
|
capacity utilization rate |
n
|
the calm before the storm |
n
|
cellular glass insulation |
n
|
central business district |
n
|
chorionic villus sampling |
n
|
civil enforcement officer |
n
|
closest point of approach |
n
|
combined statistical area |
n
|
content management system |
n
|
difference of two squares |
n
|
digital rights management |
n
|
dimber damber upright man |
n
|
discontinuity in the flow |
n
|
do something with mirrors |
v
|
double lock standing seam |
n
|
down to the short strokes |
adj adv
|
easy as falling off a log |
adj
|
economical with the truth |
adj
|
electron capture detector |
n
|
emergency medical service |
n
|
enough X to choke a horse |
n
|
enthalphy of vaporization |
n
|
fall off the turnip truck |
v
|
field emission microscope |
n
|
field emission microscopy |
n
|
first cousin once removed |
n
|
follicular dendritic cell |
n
|
forward transfer function |
n
|
future perfect continuous |
n
|
a gentleman and a scholar |
n
|
get one's marching orders |
v
|
get this show on the road |
v
|
give somebody a hard time |
v
|
global positioning system |
n
|
a good voice to beg bacon |
n
|
green fluorescent protein |
n
|
the Green, White and Gold |
n
|
hatch, match and despatch |
n adj
|
have another think coming |
v
|
have bats in one's belfry |
v
|
have one's ducks in a row |
v
|
have one's wits about one |
v
|
Hebrew Aramaic Scriptures |
n
|
Himalayan griffon vulture |
n
|
hoist by one's own petard |
adj
|
a hundred and ten percent |
n
|
Human Resource Management |
n
|
hyperbaric oxygen chamber |
n
|
inductive voltage divider |
n
|
infantry fighting vehicle |
n
|
in no way, shape, or form |
adv
|
instrument landing system |
n
|
intermediate vector boson |
n
|
inverse Fourier transform |
n
|
iris pigmented epithelium |
n
|
Japanese giant salamander |
n
|
keep somebody in stitches |
v
|
keyhole limpet hemocyanin |
n
|
key performance indicator |
n
|
knocking on heaven's door |
adj
|
lesser spotted woodpecker |
n
|
life estate pur autre vie |
n
|
like a hole in one's head |
adv
|
limited liability company |
n
|
lithium aluminium hydride |
n
|
live paycheck to paycheck |
v
|
lowest common denominator |
n
|
magnetic levitation train |
n
|
Major Mitchell's cockatoo |
n
|
make someone's skin crawl |
v
|
make someone's teeth itch |
v
|
medial geniculate nucleus |
n
|
metropolitan area network |
n
|
monkey humping a football |
n
|
multifunction array radar |
n
|
mutual admiration society |
n
|
non-esterified fatty acid |
n
|
normal hydrogen electrode |
n
|
northern bottlenose whale |
n
|
Northern Mariana Islander |
n
|
nuclear response function |
n
|
an offer one can't refuse |
n
|
off the top of one's head |
adv
|
on the edge of one's seat |
adj
|
on the spur of the moment |
adv
|
overspray surface texture |
n
|
package management system |
n
|
paradoxical rage reaction |
n
|
partial ordering relation |
n
|
party political broadcast |
n
|
Pauli exclusion principle |
n
|
peripheral nervous system |
n
|
personal flotation device |
n
|
petty officer first class |
n
|
petty officer third class |
n
|
phase contrast microscope |
n
|
phase contrast microscopy |
n
|
pilot balloon observation |
n
|
poacher turned gamekeeper |
n
|
polar stratospheric cloud |
n
|
polycystic ovary syndrome |
n
|
polymerase chain reaction |
n
|
pray to the porcelain god |
v
|
pressure retarded osmosis |
n
|
private enterprise number |
n
|
probability mass function |
n
|
put one's ass on the line |
v
|
put somebody in his place |
v
|
Quebracho crested tinamou |
n
|
rear admiral (lower half) |
n
|
rear admiral (upper half) |
n
|
reverse domestic violence |
n
|
root mean square velocity |
n
|
saturation vapor pressure |
n
|
a scholar and a gentleman |
n
|
school crossing attendant |
n
|
Schrödinger wave function |
n
|
sequential manual gearbox |
n
|
shoot oneself in the foot |
v
|
smooth as a baby's bottom |
adj
|
snowball's chance in hell |
n
|
something for the weekend |
n
|
Sooretama slaty antshrike |
n
|
southern bottlenose whale |
n
|
specific fuel consumption |
n
|
stare someone in the face |
v
|
Stoliczka's mountain vole |
n
|
straight out of the chute |
adv
|
strongly symmetric matter |
n
|
subpoena ad testificandum |
n
|
superior auricular muscle |
n
|
take with a pinch of salt |
v
|
tear a strip off somebody |
v
|
theoretical oxygen demand |
n
|
thick as two short planks |
adj
|
throw caution to the wind |
v
|
tighten the purse strings |
v
|
Tinker to Evans to Chance |
n
|
Tinker to Evers to Chance |
proper n
|
transient ischemic attack |
n
|
underwater basket weaving |
n
|
up and down straight draw |
n
|
up-and-down straight draw |
n
|
vegetative nervous system |
n
|
volatile organic compound |
n
|
wait for the ball to drop |
v
|
wear rose-colored glasses |
v
|
whatever floats your boat |
pronoun int
|
world's oldest profession |
n
|
accessory after the fact |
n
|
accretion of lithosphere |
n
|
affirming the consequent |
n
|
all singing, all dancing |
adj
|
ammonium laureth sulfate |
n
|
arbitrage pricing theory |
n
|
around Robin Hood's barn |
adv
|
at the end of one's rope |
adv
|
Australian rhyming slang |
n
|
autism spectrum disorder |
n
|
automated clearing house |
n
|
automated teller machine |
n
|
automatic teller machine |
n
|
autonomic nervous system |
n
|
azimuthal quantum number |
n
|
bad taste in one's mouth |
n
|
balance of probabilities |
n
|
be left holding the baby |
v
|
the beast with two backs |
n
|
Big Bend patchnose snake |
n
|
big fish in a small pond |
n
|
biological oxygen demand |
n
|
blow this popsicle stand |
v
|
Bolivian marching powder |
n
|
Bolivian slaty antshrike |
n
|
bond dissociation energy |
n
|
build a better mousetrap |
v
|
buy straw hats in winter |
v
|
call 'em as one sees 'em |
v
|
carbon emissions trading |
n
|
carry coals to Newcastle |
v
|
cast pearls before swine |
v
|
caustic sulphite caramel |
n
|
character user interface |
n
|
chronic fatigue syndrome |
n
|
circular polarized light |
n
|
clean as a hound's tooth |
adj
|
climbing maidenhair fern |
n
|
colony collapse disorder |
n
|
come out of the woodwork |
v
|
coming out of one's ears |
v
|
common or garden variety |
n
|
compact fluorescent lamp |
n
|
congestive heart failure |
n
|
conjugate acid-base pair |
n
|
copy number polymorphism |
n
|
count angels on pinheads |
v
|
critical Reynolds number |
n
|
Daniel come to judgement |
n
|
deep inelastic collision |
n
|
diastolic blood pressure |
n
|
digital service provider |
n
|
discrete choice analysis |
n
|
don't knock yourself out |
v
|
down with his apple-cart |
int
|
easy peasy lemon squeezy |
adj
|
Einstein field equations |
n
|
enzootic bovine leukosis |
n
|
error of the second kind |
n
|
Euler's totient function |
n
|
everybody and his cousin |
n
|
finite capacity planning |
n
|
Fischer indole synthesis |
n
|
floating point operation |
n
|
Flying Spaghetti Monster |
n
|
footloose and fancy free |
adj
|
fully qualified hostname |
n
|
gender identity disorder |
n
|
gender identity syndrome |
n
|
generic top-level domain |
n
|
get into someone's pants |
v
|
get off one's high horse |
v
|
get one's butt somewhere |
v
|
get one's juices flowing |
v
|
get on somebody's nerves |
v
|
get up with the chickens |
v
|
get what's coming to one |
v
|
give as good as one gets |
v
|
give somebody the creeps |
v
|
give someone the slipper |
v
|
go for a roll in the hay |
v
|
grand unification theory |
n
|
graphical user interface |
n
|
great spotted woodpecker |
n
|
grin like a Cheshire cat |
v
|
harassing telephone call |
n
|
have a bone in one's leg |
v
|
have a dog in this fight |
v
|
have a mind like a sieve |
v
|
have ants in one's pants |
v
|
have the wolf by the ear |
v
|
hell and half of Georgia |
n
|
hit the nail on the head |
v
|
hold over someone's head |
v
|
horizontal gene transfer |
n
|
hydraulic retention time |
n
|
hydrogen sodium arsenate |
n
|
hydrogen spectral series |
n
|
in a league of one's own |
adv
|
irritable bowel syndrome |
n
|
just another pretty face |
n
|
keep someone in the dark |
v
|
keep someone in the loop |
v
|
keep up with the Joneses |
v
|
kick with the other foot |
v
|
Kirchhoff's circuit laws |
n
|
last of the big spenders |
n
|
leader of the free world |
n
|
Leader of the Opposition |
n
|
leaf protein concentrate |
n
|
Le Chatelier's principle |
n
|
letter of recommendation |
n
|
letters after one's name |
n
|
light dependent resistor |
n
|
live life to the fullest |
v
|
loosen the apron strings |
v
|
loosen the purse strings |
v
|
the long and short of it |
n
|
marginal cost of capital |
n
|
Mediterranean flour moth |
n
|
motherhood and apple pie |
n
|
never in a million years |
adv
|
non-baryonic dark matter |
n
|
northern red-backed vole |
n
|
not give a tinker's cuss |
v
|
not give a tinker's damn |
v
|
not know which end is up |
v
|
not leave one's thoughts |
v
|
not the end of the world |
n
|
number one with a bullet |
adj
|
old wine in a new bottle |
n
|
one country, two systems |
n
|
open ended straight draw |
n
|
paint with a broad brush |
v
|
party of the second part |
n
|
past perfect progressive |
n
|
peak vehicle requirement |
n
|
perpetual motion machine |
n
|
Peruvian slaty antshrike |
n
|
phase transfer catalysis |
n
|
piss in someone's pocket |
v
|
Planalto slaty antshrike |
n
|
play one against another |
v
|
power line communication |
n
|
prawn cocktail offensive |
n
|
present sense impression |
n
|
propwash deflection unit |
n
|
public access television |
n
|
punch above one's weight |
v
|
punch below one's weight |
v
|
put one's hands together |
v
|
put the shits up someone |
v
|
put two and two together |
v
|
quadrature of the circle |
n
|
quantity theory of money |
n
|
rain on someone's parade |
v
|
raise somebody's hackles |
v
|
reality distortion field |
n
|
remote method invocation |
n
|
remote sensing scientist |
n
|
repetitive strain injury |
n
|
reverse cowgirl position |
n
|
rocket propelled grenade |
n
|
rubber baby buggy bumper |
n
|
scandal of particularity |
n
|
Schwarzschild black hole |
n
|
second moment of inertia |
n
|
section automatic weapon |
n
|
set the wheels in motion |
v
|
sex reassignment surgery |
n
|
Siberian flying squirrel |
n
|
single transferable vote |
n
|
skeleton in the cupboard |
n
|
social conflict paradigm |
n
|
sodium hydrogen arsenate |
n
|
somewhere along the line |
adv
|
special purpose language |
n
|
stand in someone's shoes |
v
|
static memory allocation |
n
|
steal somebody's thunder |
v
|
stop and smell the roses |
v
|
substitution of attorney |
n
|
sulphite ammonia caramel |
n
|
Sydney funnel-web spider |
n
|
take something in stride |
v
|
take things as they come |
v
|
three sheets to the wind |
adj
|
throw in at the deep end |
v
|
to one's heart's content |
adv
|
total quality management |
n
|
tricarboxylic acid cycle |
n
|
trip the light fantastic |
v
|
Twelve Days of Christmas |
n
|
two birds with one stone |
n
|
two dimensional universe |
n
|
Uniform Resource Locator |
n
|
universal Turing machine |
n
|
until the cows come home |
adv
|
Van Allen radiation belt |
n
|
Von Kármán vortex street |
n
|
von Willebrand's disease |
n
|
water of crystallization |
n
|
weak nuclear interaction |
n
|
the whole shooting match |
n
|
wolf in sheep's clothing |
n
|
work breakdown structure |
n
|
worth its weight in gold |
adj
|
wrong side of the tracks |
n
|
absorption of radiation |
n
|
accidentally on purpose |
adv
|
air mass classification |
n
|
algebraic number theory |
n
|
Alice B. Toklas brownie |
n
|
allocation of resources |
n
|
all sizzle and no steak |
n
|
all-trans retinoic acid |
n
|
American cocker spaniel |
n
|
amniotic fluid embolism |
n
|
arbitrage pricing model |
n
|
armoured combat vehicle |
n
|
atomic force microscope |
n
|
atomic force microscopy |
n
|
attorney's work product |
n
|
batten down the hatches |
v
|
bet one's bottom dollar |
v
|
bird of one's own brain |
n
|
bite someone's head off |
v
|
black and white warbler |
n
|
Bornean clouded leopard |
n
|
calcium channel blocker |
n
|
calibrated focal length |
n
|
California Spangled Cat |
n
|
cat that ate the canary |
n
|
central processing unit |
n
|
Chatham Islands Penguin |
n
|
chief executive officer |
n
|
chief financial officer |
n
|
chief operating officer |
n
|
coefficient of friction |
n
|
come hell or high water |
adv
|
come out of one's shell |
v
|
commission de bene esse |
n
|
conjunctive normal form |
n
|
constant of integration |
n
|
consume mass quantities |
v
|
coronary artery disease |
n
|
corridor of uncertainty |
n
|
Cotswold morris dancing |
n
|
could have done without |
v
|
cross console emulation |
n
|
cut somebody some slack |
v
|
cyclic redundancy check |
n
|
disjunctive normal form |
n
|
doctrine of equivalents |
n
|
domestic policy council |
n
|
draw a line in the sand |
v
|
drive the porcelain bus |
v
|
dwarf spheroidal galaxy |
n
|
Einstein field equation |
n
|
electron spin resonance |
n
|
elegant crested tinamou |
n
|
embarrassment of riches |
n
|
entry point for the eye |
n
|
error of the first kind |
n
|
fall at the last hurdle |
v
|
fall between two stools |
v
|
fall through the cracks |
v
|
fee simple determinable |
n
|
ferric ammonium citrate |
n
|
Finnish forest reindeer |
n
|
first come first served |
n
|
foreign accent syndrome |
n
|
foreign exchange market |
n
|
freshwater pearl mussel |
n
|
get down to brass tacks |
v
|
get one's wires crossed |
v
|
get something over with |
v
|
give hostage to fortune |
v
|
give it one's best shot |
v
|
give somebody an earful |
v
|
go the way of all flesh |
n
|
great black-backed gull |
n
|
greatest common divisor |
n
|
Guianan slaty antshrike |
n
|
hairy-eared dwarf lemur |
n
|
have one's ears lowered |
v
|
have one's heart set on |
v
|
have one's number on it |
v
|
have tickets on oneself |
v
|
Heaviside unit function |
n
|
hot on somebody's heels |
adj
|
hurt someone's feelings |
v
|
IBM Pollyanna Principle |
n
|
indirect maternal death |
n
|
initial public offering |
n
|
inquisition post mortem |
n
|
instant mashed potatoes |
n
|
intelligent dance music |
n
|
international call sign |
n
|
International Date Line |
n
|
International Load Line |
n
|
in the year of our Lord |
adv
|
ion selective electrode |
n
|
Japanese bunching onion |
n
|
keep a weather eye open |
v
|
keep oneself to oneself |
v
|
keep one's options open |
v
|
Kirchhoff's current law |
n
|
Kirchhoff's voltage law |
n
|
knight in shining armor |
n
|
Lady Amherst's pheasant |
n
|
lead down a garden path |
v
|
leave no stone unturned |
v
|
leave well enough alone |
v
|
lesser included offense |
n
|
let the good times roll |
v
|
lie through one's teeth |
v
|
lieutenant junior grade |
n
|
lights, camera, action! |
int
|
like a hole in the head |
adv
|
like watching paint dry |
adj
|
liquid mirror telescope |
n
|
look out for number one |
v
|
lower respiratory tract |
n
|
macro level orientation |
n
|
mad dogs and Englishmen |
n
|
make a name for oneself |
v
|
marriage of convenience |
n
|
Mediterranean fruit fly |
n
|
micro level orientation |
n
|
mind one's own business |
v
|
minimum connecting time |
n
|
monadic predicate logic |
n
|
morning, noon and night |
adv
|
motion of no confidence |
n
|
mystery meat navigation |
n
|
natural family planning |
n
|
Newfoundland speed bump |
n
|
nonessential amino acid |
n
|
North Island brown kiwi |
n
|
not bear thinking about |
adv
|
not long for this world |
adj
|
not worth a plug nickel |
adj
|
of biblical proportions |
adj
|
offer one's condolences |
v
|
oh my goodness gracious |
int
|
on a need-to-know basis |
adv
|
open a can of whoop ass |
v
|
parallelogram of forces |
n
|
party of the first part |
n
|
past perfect continuous |
n
|
path integral formalism |
n
|
Paul Allen's flower fly |
n
|
pay one's last respects |
v
|
penny for your thoughts |
n
|
personal locator beacon |
n
|
personal online desktop |
n
|
personal video recorder |
n
|
polar moment of inertia |
n
|
possibility of reverter |
n
|
power behind the throne |
n
|
price out of the market |
v
|
principle of relativity |
n
|
private branch exchange |
n
|
programmed function key |
n
|
protected membrane roof |
n
|
public key cryptography |
n
|
pull someone down a peg |
v
|
pulmonary function test |
n
|
pulse detonation engine |
n
|
purchase price variance |
n
|
pure as the driven snow |
adj
|
purely imaginary number |
n
|
put out of one's misery |
v
|
put the plug in the jug |
v
|
put through the wringer |
v
|
radio cassette recorder |
n
|
random number generator |
n
|
rate of climb indicator |
n
|
real estate development |
n
|
recovery time objective |
n
|
reverse Polish notation |
n
|
ride tall in the saddle |
v
|
role-playing video game |
n
|
roll out the red carpet |
v
|
Romeo and Juliet couple |
n
|
rural sanitary district |
n
|
scare out of one's wits |
v
|
secondary modern school |
n
|
see a man about a horse |
v
|
service level agreement |
n
|
seven hundred and fifty |
num n
|
seven minutes in heaven |
n
|
shit or get off the pot |
v
|
shout from the rooftops |
v
|
sign on the dotted line |
v
|
single point of failure |
n
|
sleeves from one's vest |
n
|
slip through the cracks |
v
|
slot-loading disc drive |
n
|
snap someone's head off |
v
|
snow on the mountaintop |
n
|
social insurance number |
n
|
soft as a baby's bottom |
adj
|
south american sea lion |
n
|
spotted cucumber beetle |
n
|
squeal like a stuck pig |
v
|
steely-eyed missile man |
n
|
stick in someone's craw |
v
|
stream of consciousness |
n
|
supermassive black hole |
n
|
survival of the fittest |
n
|
suspend one's disbelief |
v
|
suspension of disbelief |
n
|
systematic element name |
n
|
systolic blood pressure |
n
|
tail between one's legs |
adv
|
take a shot in the dark |
v
|
talk like an apothecary |
v
|
tar with the same brush |
v
|
thank one's lucky stars |
v
|
Thompson submachine gun |
n
|
thorn in someone's side |
n
|
throw down the gauntlet |
v
|
to hell in a handbasket |
adv
|
too big for one's boots |
adj
|
total ordering relation |
n
|
touch with a barge pole |
v
|
try out one's own chops |
v
|
turn and bank indicator |
n
|
tyranny of the majority |
n
|
undress with one's eyes |
v
|
until hell freezes over |
adv
|
upper respiratory tract |
n
|
urban sanitary district |
n
|
Vancouver Island marmot |
n
|
Van de Graaff generator |
n
|
virtual private network |
n
|
weakly symmetric matter |
n
|
western slaty antshrike |
n
|
wet t-shirt competition |
n
|
what the doctor ordered |
n
|
whistle-stop train tour |
n
|
white coat hypertension |
n
|
who's a pretty boy then |
int
|
winter vomiting disease |
n
|
work someone's butt off |
v
|
work someone's tail off |
v
|
yellow woodland anemone |
n
|
Young Earth Creationism |
n
|
zig when one should zag |
v
|
accident and emergency |
n
|
acres of column inches |
n
|
add one's twopenn'orth |
v
|
agreement in principle |
n
|
air traffic controller |
n
|
alarums and excursions |
n
|
all fingers and thumbs |
adj
|
all mouth and trousers |
adj
|
all talk and no action |
adj
|
all things being equal |
adv
|
American black vulture |
n
|
American golden plover |
n
|
apple of someone's eye |
n
|
at the end of the road |
adj
|
at this moment in time |
adv
|
bark up the wrong tree |
v
|
base station subsystem |
n
|
bat for the other team |
v
|
behind somebody's back |
adv
|
be in a spot of bother |
v
|
better late than never |
adv
|
beyond one's pay grade |
adj
|
beyond the black stump |
adv
|
Bill Gates' flower fly |
n
|
bitter pill to swallow |
n
|
blot on the escutcheon |
n
|
blow out of proportion |
v
|
bovine ephemeral fever |
n
|
Boyce-Codd normal form |
n
|
breakfast of champions |
n
|
burst someone's bubble |
v
|
butterfly upon a wheel |
n
|
by the looks of things |
adv
|
calculus of variations |
n
|
call it as one sees it |
v
|
carbonate of potassium |
n
|
carry one's own weight |
v
|
cast up one's accounts |
v
|
central nervous system |
n
|
certificate of deposit |
n
|
a chicken in every pot |
n
|
Chinaman on one's back |
n
|
chip off the old block |
n
|
chip on one's shoulder |
n
|
cite chapter and verse |
v
|
cockpit voice recorder |
n
|
collect one's thoughts |
v
|
colour retention agent |
n
|
come out of the closet |
v
|
command line interface |
n
|
common European earwig |
n
|
computation tree logic |
n
|
Coney Island whitefish |
n
|
contradiction in terms |
n
|
coronary heart disease |
n
|
Count Branicki's mouse |
n
|
crime against humanity |
n
|
cry like a little girl |
v
|
cuckoo for cocoa puffs |
adj
|
cut someone some slack |
v
|
daddy long-legs spider |
n
|
damn with faint praise |
v
|
day late, dollar short |
adj
|
decimal without a zero |
n
|
deer in the headlights |
n
|
definition by pointing |
n
|
digital video recorder |
n
|
dilation and curettage |
n
|
Doctor of Musical Arts |
n
|
don't hold your breath |
v
|
draw one's last breath |
v
|
Eastern Arabic numeral |
n
|
eat one's own dog food |
v
|
economy class syndrome |
n
|
eeny, meeny, miny, moe |
n
|
electron wave function |
n
|
enterprise service bus |
n
|
Eurasian black vulture |
n
|
European garden spider |
n
|
European river lamprey |
n
|
executive ego function |
n
|
expression of interest |
n
|
fan camera photography |
n
|
fast Fourier transform |
n
|
fetal alcohol syndrome |
n
|
field emission display |
n
|
first fundamental form |
n
|
float like a butterfly |
v
|
floppy infant syndrome |
n
|
for the love of Christ |
int
|
full English breakfast |
n
|
funding liquidity risk |
n
|
geostrophic wind level |
n
|
get a word in edgewise |
v
|
get down with the kids |
v
|
get off of one's cloud |
v
|
get off someone's back |
v
|
get one's act together |
v
|
get on somebody's case |
v
|
get something straight |
v
|
give a hundred percent |
v
|
give somebody the slip |
v
|
give somebody what-for |
v
|
give someone the chair |
v
|
give someone the shits |
v
|
give the devil his due |
v
|
glass fiber insulation |
n
|
glutton for punishment |
n
|
goods and services tax |
n
|
go off the reservation |
v
|
go the way of the dodo |
v
|
go through the motions |
v
|
greater alar cartilage |
n
|
greater saphenous vein |
n
|
gross domestic product |
n
|
gross national product |
n
|
group specific antigen |
n
|
guaranteed equity bond |
n
|
handle with kid gloves |
v
|
hang out one's shingle |
v
|
happy as a pig in shit |
adj
|
harden someone's heart |
v
|
have a bun in the oven |
v
|
have a whale of a time |
v
|
have egg on one's face |
v
|
have had it up to here |
v
|
have other fish to fry |
v
|
hemlock woolly adelgid |
n
|
high probability trade |
n
|
hit the ground running |
v
|
hold the purse strings |
v
|
holy crap on a cracker |
int
|
hundreds and thousands |
n
|
hydrogen gas electrode |
n
|
ICAO spelling alphabet |
n
|
in front of one's nose |
adv
|
in one hell of a hurry |
adv
|
Invisible Pink Unicorn |
n
|
in vitro fertilization |
n
|
John Lennon spectacles |
n
|
keep one on one's toes |
v
|
keep one's eyes peeled |
v
|
keep one's lips sealed |
v
|
keep one's own counsel |
v
|
Kerr-Newman black hole |
n
|
kitchen table software |
n
|
know shit from Shinola |
v
|
know someone from Adam |
v
|
ladles and jellyspoons |
n
|
lateral cuneiform bone |
n
|
lateral pectoral nerve |
n
|
law of double negation |
n
|
law of excluded middle |
n
|
least significant byte |
n
|
left, right and center |
adv
|
lemniscate of Bernouli |
n
|
l'esprit de l'escalier |
n
|
let bygones be bygones |
v
|
licence to print money |
n
|
like a bat out of hell |
adv
|
like a dog with a bone |
adj
|
like a million dollars |
adj
|
like death warmed over |
adj
|
like nobody's business |
adv
|
like two peas in a pod |
adj
|
liquid crystal display |
n
|
little man in the boat |
n
|
little of the creature |
n
|
local exchange carrier |
n
|
lock, stock and barrel |
n
|
loop transfer function |
n
|
make a fool of oneself |
v
|
make out like a bandit |
v
|
Manhattan clam chowder |
n
|
manner of articulation |
n
|
manoeuvre the apostles |
v
|
master data management |
n
|
metal cluster compound |
n
|
mind one's p's and q's |
v
|
mine arse on a bandbox |
n
|
mix apples and oranges |
v
|
molecular beam epitaxy |
n
|
most likely to succeed |
adj
|
Mother Carey's chicken |
n
|
Mountain Standard Time |
n
|
mutton dressed as lamb |
n
|
neither here nor there |
adj
|
network interface card |
n
|
nigger in the woodpile |
n
|
northern blot analysis |
n
|
nose to the grindstone |
adv v
|
no skin off one's back |
n
|
no skin off one's nose |
n
|
notch on one's bedpost |
n
|
no way to treat a lady |
n
|
obstruction of justice |
n
|
one-eyed trouser snake |
n
|
on the same wavelength |
adv
|
petrol filling station |
n
|
piss money up the wall |
v
|
the pick of the litter |
n
|
platelet function test |
n
|
play one's cards right |
v
|
point of inevitability |
n
|
political price fixing |
n
|
poor as a church mouse |
adj
|
possession of interest |
n
|
principal ideal domain |
n
|
products of conception |
n
|
proof by contradiction |
n
|
public domain software |
n
|
public key certificate |
n
|
public limited company |
n
|
pull out all the stops |
v
|
put someone in mind of |
v
|
Raman optical activity |
n
|
read between the lines |
v
|
regression to the mean |
n
|
request for production |
n
|
research octane number |
n
|
right of first refusal |
n
|
Rorschach inkblot test |
n
|
rough around the edges |
adj
|
rule with an iron fist |
v
|
Saturday night special |
n
|
scare the pants off of |
v
|
scratch someone's back |
v
|
secret of Polichinelle |
n
|
send to an early grave |
v
|
service set identifier |
n
|
set the Thames on fire |
v
|
seventh inning stretch |
n
|
shoot off at the mouth |
v
|
short circuit operator |
n
|
show one's true colors |
v
|
show somebody the door |
v
|
sick building syndrome |
n
|
simple harmonic motion |
n
|
single union agreement |
n
|
skeleton in the closet |
n
|
sleeping at the switch |
adj
|
smoking stool syndrome |
n
|
snug as a bug in a rug |
adj
|
social networking site |
n
|
social security number |
n
|
somatic sensory cortex |
n
|
Southern blot analysis |
n
|
southern elephant seal |
n
|
space polar coordinate |
n
|
specific heat capacity |
n
|
Speech from the Throne |
n
|
spiny softshell turtle |
n
|
squad automatic weapon |
n
|
stand the test of time |
n
|
statute of limitations |
n
|
stick one's tongue out |
v
|
surface boundary layer |
n
|
swings and roundabouts |
n
|
tactical air commander |
n
|
take something as read |
v
|
take up the cudgel for |
v
|
talk someone's ear off |
v
|
talk through one's hat |
v
|
thin edge of the wedge |
n
|
thinking man's crumpet |
n
|
threatening phone call |
n
|
three guys in a garage |
n
|
three skips of a louse |
adv
|
throw down one's tools |
v
|
throw somebody a curve |
v
|
tickle someone's fancy |
v
|
tight as a duck's arse |
adj
|
toey as a Roman sandal |
adj
|
transverse flow effect |
n
|
under no circumstances |
adv
|
Universal Postal Union |
n
|
universal product code |
n
|
unsaturated fatty acid |
n
|
user datagram protocol |
n
|
ventral tegmental area |
n
|
vinyl composition tile |
n
|
virgin fields epidemic |
n
|
von Willebrand disease |
n
|
water under the bridge |
n
|
way out of a paper bag |
n
|
when Hell freezes over |
adv
|
white-tailed sea eagle |
n
|
work someone's ass off |
v
|
write one's own ticket |
v
|
wrong end of the stick |
n
|
wrongful death statute |
n
|
zero one infinity rule |
n
|
African cherry orange |
n
|
after one's own heart |
adj
|
age standardized rate |
n
|
airmass source region |
n
|
all hat and no cattle |
adj
|
all talk and no cider |
adj
|
all things considered |
adv
|
ambassador of Morocco |
n
|
American as apple pie |
adj
|
American painted lady |
n
|
argumentum ad Lazarum |
n
|
argumentum ad nauseam |
n
|
argumentum ad numerum |
n
|
argumentum ad populum |
n
|
arithmetic logic unit |
n
|
as good as one's word |
adj
|
as luck would have it |
adv
|
ass with two panniers |
n
|
at the end of the day |
adv
|
at this point in time |
adj
|
Australian Cattle Dog |
n
|
avoid like the plague |
v
|
away with the fairies |
adj
|
barefoot and pregnant |
adj
|
been there, done that |
int
|
behind the eight-ball |
adj adv
|
bet dollars to donuts |
v
|
binary numeral system |
n
|
binge eating disorder |
n
|
birth control glasses |
n
|
blow up in one's face |
v
|
bottom of the harbour |
n
|
bovine viral diarrhea |
n
|
box and whiskers plot |
n
|
breakeven load factor |
n
|
breaking and entering |
n
|
break someone's heart |
v
|
break the fourth wall |
v
|
British Approved Name |
n
|
bulletin board system |
n
|
burn the midnight oil |
v
|
canary in a coal mine |
n
|
capillary refill time |
n
|
carry someone's water |
v
|
catch a falling knife |
v
|
Central European Time |
n
|
central limit theorem |
n
|
central location test |
n
|
Central Standard Time |
n
|
chemical beam epitaxy |
n
|
chromate of potassium |
n
|
circular firing squad |
n
|
class action lawsuits |
n
|
clean someone's clock |
v
|
Cleese's woolly lemur |
n
|
Cockney rhyming slang |
n
|
cocktail party effect |
n
|
cold as a witch's tit |
adj
|
Colored People's Time |
n
|
come in from the cold |
v
|
common green lacewing |
n
|
copy number variation |
n
|
count one's blessings |
v
|
country of provenance |
n
|
course authoring tool |
n
|
cramp someone's style |
v
|
credit default option |
n
|
Cumberland Rum Butter |
n
|
daughter of the manse |
n
|
day-after recall test |
n
|
daylight savings time |
n
|
De Broglie wavelength |
n
|
de facto corporations |
n
|
degrees of comparison |
n
|
Delivered At Frontier |
n
|
Delivered Duty Unpaid |
n
|
dictated but not read |
adj
|
digital converter box |
n
|
direct inward dialing |
n
|
direct maternal death |
n
|
do a disappearing act |
v
|
Document Object Model |
n
|
do well by doing good |
v
|
drink from a firehose |
v
|
drinking man's degree |
n
|
drink under the table |
v
|
drive one up the wall |
v
|
dual sensory impaired |
adj
|
dynamic IP addressing |
n
|
easier said than done |
adj
|
Eastern European Time |
n
|
eastern grey kangaroo |
n
|
Eight Section Brocade |
n
|
electronic body music |
n
|
emperor's new clothes |
n
|
the end of one's rope |
n
|
euglobulin lysis time |
n
|
every man for himself |
int adj
|
every nook and cranny |
n
|
expect the unexpected |
v
|
extended playing time |
n
|
false memory syndrome |
n
|
family of orientation |
n
|
family of procreation |
n
|
Fibber McGee's closet |
n
|
fight a losing battle |
v
|
file allocation table |
n
|
fill somebody's shoes |
v
|
fire on all cylinders |
v
|
floppy diskette drive |
n
|
flour treatment agent |
n
|
forty minutes of hell |
n
|
fourth freedom rights |
n
|
fraternal birth order |
n
|
Friday the thirteenth |
n
|
fugitive from justice |
n
|
gee haw whimmy diddle |
n
|
geographic North Pole |
n
|
get bent out of shape |
v
|
get in someone's hair |
v
|
get into one's stride |
v
|
get one's ass in gear |
v
|
get one's head around |
v
|
get on someone's wick |
v
|
get someone's back up |
v
|
get up someone's nose |
v
|
give someone his head |
v
|
give someone what for |
v
|
global warming denial |
n
|
global warming denier |
n
|
go along for the ride |
v
|
go down the wrong way |
v
|
Gordie Howe hat trick |
n
|
grease someone's palm |
v
|
green about the gills |
adj
|
Greenwich Time Signal |
n
|
grey-necked wood rail |
n
|
have one's hands full |
v
|
have one's hands tied |
v
|
have one's name on it |
v
|
have seen better days |
v
|
have someone's number |
v
|
have something to eat |
v
|
hear on the grapevine |
v
|
hell west and crooked |
adj
|
Helmholtz free energy |
n
|
Home Information Pack |
n
|
hook, line and sinker |
adv
|
hop, skip, and a jump |
n
|
hot metal typesetting |
n
|
hydrosulphite of soda |
n
|
the icing on the cake |
n
|
inferior nasal concha |
n
|
infinitive of purpose |
n
|
initial mass function |
n
|
in no uncertain terms |
adv
|
Java stored procedure |
n
|
jump on the bandwagon |
v
|
keep a close watch on |
v
|
keep one's mouth shut |
v
|
keep one's nose clean |
v
|
kicking and screaming |
adv
|
la belle indifference |
n
|
lateral gene transfer |
n
|
laughing heir statute |
n
|
least significant bit |
n
|
lesser saphenous vein |
n
|
let sleeping dogs lie |
v
|
licence to crenellate |
n
|
limited overs cricket |
n
|
machine of government |
n
|
magnetic flux density |
n
|
male pattern baldness |
n
|
marchand de vin sauce |
n
|
maternal half brother |
n
|
mauvais quart d'heure |
n
|
medial cuneiform bone |
n
|
megaspore mother cell |
n
|
ministry of education |
n
|
modified aspect ratio |
n
|
modulus of elasticity |
n
|
most significant byte |
n
|
Mother of God's plant |
n
|
move heaven and earth |
v
|
nail Jell-O to a tree |
v
|
neither fish nor fowl |
n
|
New Year's resolution |
n
|
no prize for guessing |
n
|
North American Indian |
n adj
|
not have the faintest |
v
|
not in Kansas anymore |
adj
|
not know what hit one |
v
|
nudge nudge wink wink |
int
|
number needed to harm |
n
|
obstructing the field |
adj
|
off like a prom dress |
adj
|
Old Earth Creationism |
n
|
on an irregular basis |
adv
|
on-base plus slugging |
n
|
one hundred and eight |
num
|
one hundred and seven |
num
|
one hundred and three |
num
|
on the toss of a coin |
adv
|
orange blister beetle |
n
|
original aspect ratio |
n
|
out of house and home |
adv
|
outstay one's welcome |
v
|
Pacific Standard Time |
n
|
partially ordered set |
n
|
party and party costs |
n
|
paternal half brother |
n
|
pearly penile papules |
n
|
philosophy of science |
n
|
piss like a racehorse |
v
|
place of articulation |
n
|
plane polarized light |
n
|
play well with others |
v
|
plumbate of potassium |
n
|
point of articulation |
n
|
Prince Charlie jacket |
n
|
printed circuit board |
n
|
Protestant work ethic |
n
|
pteroyl glutamic acid |
n
|
public address system |
n
|
pudding basin haircut |
n
|
pull oneself together |
v
|
pull one's finger out |
v
|
pull one's own weight |
v
|
put food on the table |
v
|
put one past somebody |
v
|
put someone's back up |
v
|
put the clock forward |
v
|
put through its paces |
v
|
quadruple star system |
n
|
quantum cascade laser |
n
|
queer someone's pitch |
v
|
question the question |
v
|
radio cassette player |
n
|
rattle someone's cage |
n
|
rebel without a cause |
n
|
relative future tense |
n
|
relocatable power tap |
n
|
remote procedure call |
n
|
request for admission |
n
|
rest on one's laurels |
v
|
retracted tongue root |
n adj
|
return to our muttons |
v
|
revenue sharing grant |
n
|
ride with the punches |
v
|
Riemann zeta function |
n
|
rob Peter to pay Paul |
v
|
roll up one's sleeves |
v
|
Roman square capitals |
n
|
rotary printing press |
n
|
Rube Goldberg machine |
n
|
rub salt in the wound |
v
|
Saint Anthony's cross |
n
|
school of hard knocks |
n
|
second freedom rights |
n
|
second moment of area |
n
|
see a man about a dog |
v
|
see something through |
v
|
send somebody packing |
v
|
sequins in their eyes |
n
|
settle someone's hash |
v
|
shadow banking system |
n
|
shake the pagoda tree |
v
|
shielded twisted pair |
n
|
shoot one's mouth off |
v
|
short message service |
n
|
Siamese fighting fish |
n
|
sick to one's stomach |
adj
|
sieve of Eratosthenes |
n
|
simple quadruple time |
n
|
sink one's teeth into |
v
|
six bob a day tourist |
n
|
sleep with the fishes |
v
|
social ecology theory |
n
|
sodium lauryl sulfate |
n
|
space fixed reference |
n
|
special warranty deed |
n
|
sport utility vehicle |
n
|
Stations of the Cross |
n
|
stick one's nose into |
v
|
storm in a tea-kettle |
n
|
Sunday school service |
n
|
sun protection factor |
n
|
surface of revolution |
n
|
take one for the team |
v
|
take one's hat off to |
v
|
talk one's way out of |
v
|
tear up the pea patch |
v
|
terminal control area |
n
|
thin end of the wedge |
n
|
think of the children |
int
|
third party processor |
n
|
thunder and lightning |
n
|
time and motion study |
n
|
top of mind awareness |
n
|
touch of the tarbrush |
n
|
tube feeding syndrome |
n
|
tumor necrosis factor |
n
|
UK Independence Party |
n
|
under no circumstance |
adv
|
universe of discourse |
n
|
up hill and down dale |
adv
|
verbatim et literatim |
adv
|
very important person |
n
|
vote of no confidence |
n
|
wait on hand and foot |
v
|
walk all over someone |
v
|
watch the world go by |
v
|
western blot analysis |
n
|
western grey kangaroo |
n
|
West Lothian question |
n
|
whiskey tango foxtrot |
int
|
white English bulldog |
n
|
who writes this stuff |
int
|
Wilson's storm petrel |
n
|
window of opportunity |
n
|
wind up one's bottoms |
v
|
wreck of the Hesperus |
n
|
X-ray absorbing glass |
n
|
yeoman of the chamber |
n
|
acknowledge the corn |
v
|
add fuel to the fire |
v
|
add insult to injury |
v
|
adiabatic lapse rate |
n
|
admiral of the fleet |
n
|
African mole cricket |
n
|
after school special |
n
|
alkaline earth metal |
n
|
all bark and no bite |
adj
|
all but dissertation |
n
|
all else being equal |
adv
|
all the tea in China |
n
|
ampulla of Lorenzini |
n
|
analysis of variance |
n
|
argument from design |
n
|
asleep at the switch |
adj
|
at a moment's notice |
adv
|
at the best of times |
adv
|
at the drop of a hat |
adv
|
back, crack and sack |
n
|
barrel nut connector |
n
|
baryonic dark matter |
n
|
basal metabolic rate |
n
|
beat around the bush |
v
|
beat the crap out of |
v
|
beat the shit out of |
v
|
begging the question |
n
|
benefit of the doubt |
n
|
bilateral gill trama |
n
|
bird dropping spider |
n
|
blessing in disguise |
n
|
blot one's copy book |
v
|
blue screen of death |
n
|
blue-sided leaf frog |
n
|
bolt out of the blue |
n
|
bounce off the walls |
v
|
branch of government |
n
|
bring down the house |
v
|
bring home the bacon |
v
|
bring owls to Athens |
v
|
British racing green |
n
|
British thermal unit |
n
|
bromide of potassium |
n
|
brown adipose tissue |
n
|
brown recluse spider |
n
|
burden of persuasion |
n
|
burden of production |
n
|
call a spade a spade |
v
|
call someone's bluff |
v
|
capital of the world |
n
|
cast the first stone |
v
|
cherry Bakewell tart |
n
|
chicken of the woods |
n
|
Chinese mountain cat |
n
|
Christmas number one |
n
|
class action lawsuit |
n
|
clean bill of health |
n
|
clear someone's name |
v
|
cocktail party graph |
n
|
co-creating with God |
n
|
cold as a wagon tire |
adj
|
collective call sign |
n
|
come out in the wash |
v
|
complete blood count |
n
|
conflict of interest |
n
|
conservation of mass |
n
|
constant speed drive |
n
|
consumer price index |
n
|
court of last resort |
n
|
cream in one's jeans |
v
|
cri du chat syndrome |
n
|
crime against nature |
n
|
cross someone's palm |
v
|
cross someone's path |
v
|
day before yesterday |
n adv
|
day count convention |
n
|
daylight saving time |
n
|
debtor in possession |
n
|
deep vein thrombosis |
n
|
de facto corporation |
n
|
de facto segregation |
n
|
defective on arrival |
adj
|
defense in abatement |
n
|
degree of ionization |
n
|
delusion of grandeur |
n
|
demurrer to evidence |
n
|
a different ballpark |
n
|
diamond in the rough |
n
|
digital print matrix |
n
|
digital still camera |
n
|
divergent gill trama |
n
|
don't get me started |
v
|
do someone's head in |
v
|
dragon boat festival |
n
|
draw the short straw |
v
|
dressed to the nines |
adj
|
drop somebody a line |
v
|
drunk and disorderly |
adj
|
dry bulb temperature |
n
|
ear, nose and throat |
n
|
East Indian Catholic |
n
|
edge covering number |
n
|
election of remedies |
n
|
elephant in the room |
n
|
essential amino acid |
n
|
essential fatty acid |
n
|
ethic of reciprocity |
n
|
European spider crab |
n
|
evening primrose oil |
n
|
exercise in futility |
n
|
extended basic block |
n
|
factor of production |
n
|
fair suck of the sav |
int
|
fall over one's feet |
v
|
fast food restaurant |
n
|
feather in one's cap |
n
|
fifth freedom rights |
n
|
fight fire with fire |
v
|
fight tooth and nail |
v
|
find a friendly bush |
v
|
finer than frog hair |
adj
|
first freedom fights |
n
|
fish for compliments |
v
|
flight data recorder |
n
|
floppy baby syndrome |
n
|
for all one is worth |
adv
|
force someone's hand |
v
|
forum non conveniens |
n
|
fo shizzle my nizzle |
int
|
freedom of the press |
n
|
friend with benefits |
n
|
frog in one's throat |
n
|
fruit of one's loins |
n
|
fuming sulfuric acid |
n
|
garden path sentence |
n
|
gentleman of leisure |
n
|
George Foreman grill |
n
|
get away with murder |
v
|
get down to business |
v
|
get one's claws into |
v
|
get one's finger out |
v
|
get out at Haymarket |
v
|
get the ball rolling |
v
|
get to the bottom of |
v
|
get with the program |
v
|
give one enough rope |
v
|
give somebody a hand |
v
|
give someone the eye |
v
|
give the time of day |
v
|
go against the grain |
v
|
go from zero to hero |
v
|
golden palace monkey |
n
|
good enough for jazz |
adj
|
go to someone's head |
v
|
go to the mattresses |
v
|
great northern diver |
n
|
great saphenous vein |
n
|
green monkey disease |
n
|
grey red-backed vole |
n
|
grievous bodily harm |
n
|
hail fellow well met |
n
|
harassing phone call |
n
|
hard pill to swallow |
n
|
hate somebody's guts |
v
|
have an axe to grind |
v
|
have second thoughts |
v
|
high dependency unit |
n
|
His Imperial Majesty |
pronoun
|
hold somebody's hand |
v
|
home field advantage |
n
|
hooray for Hollywood |
n
|
hot under the collar |
adj
|
hybrid wave function |
n
|
hydrosulfite of soda |
n
|
illegal forward kick |
n
|
indefinite call sign |
n
|
in flagrante delicto |
adv
|
inside straight draw |
n
|
in the driver's seat |
adj
|
inversion of control |
n
|
itchy trigger finger |
n
|
Jack Russell terrier |
n
|
jump someone's bones |
v
|
Justice of the Peace |
n
|
Kármán vortex street |
n
|
keep one's pecker up |
v
|
keep somebody posted |
v
|
kettle fur collector |
n
|
kill the fatted calf |
v
|
King Charles spaniel |
n
|
king oyster mushroom |
n
|
knock out of the box |
v
|
K-T extinction event |
n
|
ladies and gentlemen |
n
|
laugh one's head off |
v
|
law of Hobson-Jobson |
n
|
law of large numbers |
n
|
letter of relaxation |
n
|
letter to the editor |
n
|
light someone's fire |
v
|
like a million bucks |
adj
|
like a ton of bricks |
adv
|
liocranid sac spider |
n
|
Long Island iced tea |
n
|
look down one's nose |
v
|
loop quantum gravity |
n
|
lose one's virginity |
v
|
Lou Gehrig's disease |
n
|
low-dose CT scanning |
n
|
lump in one's throat |
n
|
lump to one's throat |
n
|
Madagascar wood rail |
n
|
maior et sanior pars |
n
|
make a monkey out of |
v
|
make an honest woman |
v
|
make head or tail of |
v
|
make the welkin ring |
v
|
mandement van spolie |
n
|
master of ceremonies |
n
|
match made in heaven |
n
|
maternal half sister |
n
|
member for Barkshire |
n
|
Member of Parliament |
n
|
Mexican jumping bean |
n
|
Missouri Fox Trotter |
n
|
monkey in the middle |
n
|
monkey on one's back |
n
|
Monster Raving Loony |
adj
|
most significant bit |
n
|
motion of confidence |
n
|
motor neuron disease |
n
|
Mull of Kintyre rule |
n
|
multiple star system |
n
|
national speed limit |
n
|
the name of the game |
n
|
needle in a haystack |
n
|
net operating income |
n
|
night watchman state |
n
|
noble eightfold path |
n
|
non brewed condiment |
n
|
northern birch mouse |
n
|
north temperate zone |
n
|
Norwegian Forest Cat |
n
|
nothing to sneeze at |
n
|
not in the slightest |
adv
|
nuclear pore complex |
n
|
nuclear reactor core |
n
|
nutty as a fruitcake |
adj
|
odium generis humani |
n
|
off the beaten track |
adj adv
|
Old English Sheepdog |
n
|
one hundred and five |
num
|
one hundred and four |
num
|
one hundred and nine |
num
|
on your horse, amigo |
int
|
open one's big mouth |
v
|
open source religion |
n
|
oriental turtle dove |
n
|
the other way around |
adv
|
partial false friend |
n
|
passion of a convert |
n
|
past imperfect tense |
n
|
pay through the nose |
v
|
penny in the fusebox |
n
|
personal water craft |
n
|
pickin' and grinnin' |
n
|
pick someone's brain |
v
|
planetary gear train |
n
|
player versus player |
n
|
poke one's nose into |
v
|
pop someone's cherry |
v
|
Portuguese Water Dog |
n
|
power of appointment |
n
|
power of termination |
n
|
preposition of place |
n
|
process window index |
n
|
producer only market |
n
|
producer price index |
n
|
punch bowl waterfall |
n
|
put one's foot in it |
v
|
put one's mind to it |
v
|
quake in one's boots |
v
|
quantum unit of spin |
n
|
quare clausum fregit |
n
|
random access memory |
n
|
read somebody's lips |
v
|
red brick university |
n
|
reductio ad absurdum |
n
|
relative atomic mass |
n
|
remote keyless entry |
n
|
Republic of Djibouti |
n
|
request for proposal |
n
|
respecter of persons |
n
|
reverse implied odds |
n
|
Rocky Mountain fever |
n
|
rough up the bullpen |
v
|
rubber band airplane |
n
|
ruffle some feathers |
v
|
running the gauntlet |
n
|
run off at the mouth |
v
|
Saint Andrew's cross |
n
|
Saint Anthony's fire |
n
|
satanic ritual abuse |
n
|
saturated fatty acid |
n
|
save someone's bacon |
v
|
scimitar horned oryx |
n
|
scream bloody murder |
v
|
Secretary of Defense |
n
|
security market line |
n
|
see you next Tuesday |
n
|
separation of powers |
n
|
sergeant first class |
n
|
serve somebody right |
v
|
shape up or ship out |
v
|
short exact sequence |
n
|
show a little ginger |
v
|
skull and crossbones |
n
|
small saphenous vein |
n
|
smell of an oily rag |
n
|
smoke like a chimney |
v
|
Southern yellow pine |
n
|
south temperate zone |
n
|
spiral of Archimedes |
n
|
splice the mainbrace |
v
|
spread like wildfire |
v
|
spring in one's step |
n
|
standard of identity |
n
|
step up to the plate |
v
|
stew in one's juices |
v
|
stick one's neck out |
v
|
string someone along |
v
|
strong nuclear force |
n
|
subpoena duces tecum |
n
|
sulphur bottom whale |
n
|
sure as eggs is eggs |
adv
|
swear like a trooper |
v
|
swing for the fences |
v
|
take someone's point |
v
|
take to the cleaners |
v
|
take up the gauntlet |
v
|
taking it up the ass |
n
|
talk a mile a minute |
v
|
terms and conditions |
n
|
theory of everything |
n
|
theory of relativity |
n
|
think aloud protocol |
n
|
Third Freedom Rights |
n
|
three hots and a cot |
n
|
three up, three down |
n
|
throw up one's hands |
v
|
til death do us part |
adv
|
tobacco mosaic virus |
n
|
too much information |
int
|
toxic shock syndrome |
n
|
travelling wave tube |
n
|
triple witching hour |
n
|
trip to the woodshed |
n
|
turn over a new leaf |
v
|
turn the other cheek |
v
|
turn up for the book |
n
|
twiddle one's thumbs |
v
|
two thousand and one |
num
|
under the impression |
adv
|
under the microscope |
adv
|
Universal Serial Bus |
n
|
vanity license plate |
n
|
violet red bile agar |
n
|
vote with one's feet |
v
|
water vapor pressure |
n
|
wave field synthesis |
n
|
weights and measures |
n
|
the whole nine yards |
n
|
wheeling and dealing |
n
|
white adipose tissue |
n
|
wipe the slate clean |
v
|
with all due respect |
adv
|
worse comes to worst |
adv
|
zonal kinetic energy |
n
|
abbot of the people |
n
|
abuse of discretion |
n
|
Academy of Sciences |
n
|
access control list |
n
|
ace up one's sleeve |
n
|
ad hominem argument |
n
|
Aegis class cruiser |
n
|
African clawed frog |
n
|
African hunting dog |
n
|
a-h conduction time |
n
|
ahead of one's time |
adj
|
air traffic control |
n
|
all in a day's work |
adj
|
American wire gauge |
n
|
anatomy of function |
n
|
angle for farthings |
v
|
angle of reflection |
n
|
angle of refraction |
n
|
any port in a storm |
n
|
arse end of nowhere |
n
|
as a matter of fact |
adv
|
as far as one knows |
adv
|
as much as possible |
adv
|
assault and battery |
n
|
as soon as possible |
adv
|
assume the position |
v
|
at a loss for words |
adj
|
at one's fingertips |
adj
|
at sixes and sevens |
adj
|
available seat mile |
n
|
average atomic mass |
n
|
Bachelor of Science |
n
|
bada bing bada boom |
int n
|
balance of payments |
n
|
basin of attraction |
n
|
Basque Shepherd Dog |
n
|
battle of the sexes |
n
|
be cruel to be kind |
v
|
bee in one's bonnet |
n
|
behind closed doors |
adv
|
behind in the count |
adj
|
be in possession of |
v
|
belt and suspenders |
n adj
|
belt of the crozier |
n
|
bend over backwards |
v
|
bend somebody's ear |
v
|
be out like a light |
v
|
best bib and tucker |
n
|
best friend forever |
n
|
best of both worlds |
n
|
beta carbon nitride |
n
|
betwixt and between |
adj adv
|
bicarbonate of soda |
n
|
big hairy armadillo |
n
|
bill of particulars |
n
|
bit by a barn mouse |
v
|
Black Forest gâteau |
n
|
blame America first |
v
|
blast from the past |
n
|
block level element |
n
|
blow one's own horn |
v
|
blow someone's mind |
v
|
blow this pop stand |
v
|
boots on the ground |
n
|
bottoming the house |
v
|
bottom of the ninth |
n
|
boys and their toys |
n
|
breath of fresh air |
n
|
but seriously folks |
int
|
by hook or by crook |
adv
|
by leaps and bounds |
adv
|
by the Grace of God |
adv
|
capital market line |
n
|
caps and small caps |
n
|
captain of industry |
n
|
Caribbean monk seal |
n
|
catch someone's eye |
v
|
center of curvature |
n
|
centre of curvature |
n
|
Certificate of Need |
n
|
chamber of commerce |
n
|
Channel Island milk |
n
|
characters per inch |
n
|
checks and balances |
n
|
chicken cordon bleu |
n
|
chief legal officer |
n
|
chief petty officer |
n
|
Chinese Crested Dog |
n
|
Christmas tree bill |
n
|
Christmas tree farm |
n
|
circling the wagons |
n
|
click one's fingers |
v
|
close, but no cigar |
adj
|
come to think of it |
adv
|
common clothes moth |
n
|
corruption of blood |
n
|
cost a pretty penny |
v
|
country and western |
n
|
cover someone's ass |
v
|
cowboys and Indians |
n
|
Cox's Orange Pippin |
n
|
crack one's fingers |
v
|
credit default swap |
n
|
critical tide level |
n
|
cross cover version |
n
|
crossed loop sensor |
n
|
cross one's fingers |
v
|
cry someone a river |
v
|
cult of personality |
n
|
cute as a bug's ear |
adj
|
damn by association |
v
|
death by spellcheck |
n
|
death valley driver |
n
|
Delivered Duty Paid |
n
|
deoxy sugar alcohol |
n
|
Divine Mercy Sunday |
n
|
domain name service |
n
|
domain of discourse |
n
|
double acute accent |
n
|
double belly buster |
n
|
double yellow lines |
n
|
driving van trailer |
n
|
drown one's sorrows |
v
|
eat one's heart out |
v
|
eddy kinetic energy |
n
|
effing and blinding |
n
|
empty nest syndrome |
n
|
European water vole |
n
|
extensive form game |
n
|
eye of the beholder |
n
|
facts on the ground |
n
|
fair weather friend |
n
|
fall by the wayside |
v
|
fall on one's sword |
v
|
family home evening |
n
|
few and far between |
adj
|
fifth cranial nerve |
n
|
first past the post |
n
|
five o'clock shadow |
n
|
fix someone's wagon |
v
|
flag of convenience |
n
|
fly in the ointment |
n
|
food waste disposer |
n
|
for crying out loud |
adv
|
for old times' sake |
adv
|
for the life of one |
adv
|
for the love of God |
int
|
for what it's worth |
adv
|
foul bill of health |
n
|
fox in the henhouse |
n
|
Free Alongside Ship |
adj
|
freedom of contract |
n
|
freedom of movement |
n
|
freedom of religion |
n
|
freedoms of the air |
n
|
from cover to cover |
adv
|
from here to Sunday |
adv
|
from pillar to post |
adv
|
front double biceps |
n
|
full frontal nudity |
n
|
game with a purpose |
n
|
general of the army |
n
|
get off one's chest |
v
|
get one's skates on |
v
|
get somebody's goat |
v
|
gird up one's loins |
v
|
give a sneck posset |
v
|
give away the store |
v
|
give somebody pause |
v
|
glacial acetic acid |
n
|
good luck with that |
int
|
goods and sales tax |
n
|
go out of one's way |
v
|
go round in circles |
v
|
go through the mill |
v
|
go to great lengths |
v
|
grade point average |
n
|
great crested grebe |
n
|
hand it to somebody |
v
|
hang in the balance |
v
|
hang up one's boots |
v
|
have a bone to pick |
v
|
have one's hand out |
v
|
have someone's hide |
v
|
hear the grass grow |
v
|
heavy goods vehicle |
n
|
Himalayan field rat |
n
|
hit someone for six |
v
|
home away from home |
n
|
hot off the presses |
adj
|
house cooling party |
n
|
house of correction |
n
|
house of ill repute |
n
|
House of Parliament |
n
|
in aid to this fact |
adv
|
in all my born days |
adv
|
in one's good books |
adj
|
in one's right mind |
adj
|
in the here and now |
adv
|
in the nick of time |
adv
|
in this day and age |
adv
|
iris dilator muscle |
n
|
island of stability |
n
|
Japan Standard Time |
n
|
Jesus Harold Christ |
int
|
John Lennon glasses |
n
|
jolly someone along |
v
|
jump to conclusions |
v
|
keep one's shirt on |
v
|
keep up appearances |
v
|
keys to the kingdom |
n
|
land of opportunity |
n
|
lead a charmed life |
v
|
left arm unorthodox |
n
|
lend a helping hand |
v
|
let one's hair down |
v
|
let someone have it |
v
|
Letters and Science |
n
|
level playing field |
n
|
ligand field theory |
n
|
lithium ion battery |
n
|
little girls' rooms |
n
|
little spotted kiwi |
n
|
liver function test |
n
|
long arm of the law |
n
|
lost with all hands |
adj
|
love at first sight |
n
|
The Lord's Anointed |
n
|
lysergic acid amide |
n
|
mad as a March hare |
adj
|
maestro di cappella |
n
|
magnetic North Pole |
n
|
maison de tolérance |
n
|
make a break for it |
v
|
make a pig's ear of |
v
|
make no bones about |
v
|
make oneself scarce |
v
|
Malabar flying frog |
n
|
mapping class group |
n
|
Markov jump process |
n
|
means of production |
n
|
measure of location |
n
|
message in a bottle |
n
|
methyl ethyl ketone |
n
|
military load class |
n
|
Monte Carlo fallacy |
n
|
more often than not |
adv
|
mouthful of marbles |
n
|
move the goal posts |
v
|
move the yardsticks |
v
|
music to one's ears |
n
|
myelin protein zero |
n
|
my fellow Americans |
n
|
nail polish remover |
n
|
Nato reporting name |
n
|
natural killer cell |
n
|
nature of the beast |
n
|
nerve growth factor |
n
|
net tangible assets |
n
|
Newton's second law |
n
|
north of the border |
n
|
no slave to fashion |
n
|
no strings attached |
adv
|
not give a monkey's |
v
|
not on your tintype |
int
|
noughts and crosses |
n
|
nut behind the bolt |
n
|
off the beaten path |
adj adv
|
off the reservation |
adj adv
|
old time used to be |
n
|
once in a blue moon |
adv
|
one hundred and one |
num n
|
one hundred and six |
num
|
one hundred and ten |
num
|
one hundred and two |
num
|
one hundred million |
num
|
one hundred percent |
adj adv
|
on first name terms |
adj
|
on one's high horse |
adj
|
on pins and needles |
adj
|
on top of the world |
adj
|
order of knighthood |
n
|
order of operations |
n
|
order of precedence |
n
|
order of succession |
n
|
Ordnance Survey map |
n
|
the other way round |
adv
|
out of one's league |
adj
|
out of the ordinary |
adj
|
out of the question |
adj
|
painting by numbers |
n
|
parade of horribles |
n
|
parallel gill trama |
n
|
pass under the yoke |
v
|
past historic tense |
n
|
pièce de résistance |
n
|
piece de resistance |
n
|
piffy on a rock bun |
n
|
piggy in the middle |
n
|
Pimentón de La Vera |
n
|
place on a pedestal |
v
|
play fast and loose |
v
|
play to the gallery |
v
|
point of inflection |
n
|
points in the paint |
n
|
point the finger at |
v
|
polar covalent bond |
n
|
preach to the choir |
v
|
price on one's head |
n
|
prick up one's ears |
v
|
private first class |
n
|
proof by exhaustion |
n
|
proof of technology |
n
|
pull an all-nighter |
v
|
pull one's socks up |
v
|
pull somebody's leg |
v
|
pull the fire alarm |
v
|
put one's back into |
v
|
put one's finger on |
v
|
put one's foot down |
v
|
put someone down as |
v
|
put the hammer down |
v
|
put up the shutters |
v
|
quantum Hall effect |
n
|
quantum spin liquid |
n
|
quartz halogen lamp |
n
|
quick on one's feet |
adj
|
quick on the uptake |
adj
|
radius of curvature |
n
|
rake over the coals |
v
|
reach for the stars |
v
|
read someone's mind |
v
|
red blood cell cast |
n
|
red, white and blue |
n
|
regal horned lizard |
n
|
Rice Krispie square |
n
|
ride roughshod over |
v
|
rigid body dynamics |
n
|
ring someone's bell |
v
|
rise from the ashes |
v
|
rocking chair money |
n
|
run for one's money |
n
|
run into the ground |
v
|
run somebody ragged |
v
|
run someone through |
v
|
scotch on the rocks |
n
|
scratch the surface |
v
|
second order stream |
n
|
see someone's point |
v
|
see someone through |
v
|
Seifert fiber space |
n
|
sell down the river |
v
|
sell ice to Eskimos |
v
|
sell like hot cakes |
v
|
sell past the close |
v
|
shoot the messenger |
v
|
shortness of breath |
n
|
sickle cell anaemia |
n
|
sight for sore eyes |
n
|
sing the praises of |
v
|
slip someone's mind |
v
|
small molecule drug |
n
|
snakebite and black |
n
|
snow on the rooftop |
n
|
solid of revolution |
n
|
sow one's wild oats |
v
|
sphere of influence |
n
|
sphere of knowledge |
n
|
spinous spider crab |
n
|
split an infinitive |
v
|
spot the difference |
n
|
squaring the circle |
n
|
stark bollock naked |
adj
|
stars in one's eyes |
n
|
steel pan orchestra |
n
|
stick it to the man |
v
|
stick one's nose in |
v
|
stick to one's guns |
v
|
stock ticker symbol |
n
|
streak of good luck |
n
|
striped field mouse |
n
|
suck someone's cock |
v
|
suffer fools gladly |
v
|
sugar honey ice tea |
int
|
swallow one's pride |
v
|
take it to the bank |
v
|
take it up the arse |
v
|
take out of context |
v
|
take to one's heels |
v
|
take to the streets |
v
|
tall drink of water |
n
|
tall poppy syndrome |
n
|
tangled nest spider |
n
|
tear one's hair out |
v
|
tell the difference |
v
|
tempest in a teapot |
n
|
theory of knowledge |
n
|
third bridge guitar |
n
|
three true outcomes |
n
|
through and through |
adv
|
throw cold water on |
v
|
throw to the wolves |
v
|
throw under the bus |
v
|
tie someone's hands |
v
|
Time Sharing Option |
n
|
tired and emotional |
adj
|
to a fare-thee-well |
adv
|
to n decimal places |
adj adv
|
toot one's own horn |
v
|
totally ordered set |
n
|
trahison des clercs |
n
|
trinary star system |
n
|
trouble in paradise |
n
|
turn in one's grave |
v
|
turn into a pumpkin |
v
|
turn of the century |
n
|
twenty to the dozen |
adv
|
twist someone's arm |
v
|
uncoated free sheet |
n
|
under the influence |
adv
|
unit of measurement |
n
|
up against the wall |
adj
|
upset the applecart |
v
|
up someone's street |
adj
|
van der Waals force |
n
|
video games console |
n
|
visual display unit |
n
|
warrant of attorney |
n
|
wash one's hands of |
v
|
wet behind the ears |
adj
|
wet t-shirt contest |
n
|
whistle in the dark |
v
|
white nose syndrome |
n
|
wind back the clock |
v
|
wipe somebody's eye |
v
|
with an eye towards |
prep
|
with no further ado |
adv
|
without further ado |
adv
|
work one's butt off |
v
|
work one's tail off |
v
|
worst case scenario |
n
|
writing on the wall |
n
|
yellow dog contract |
n
|
yellow wood anemone |
n
|
according to Hoyle |
adv
|
actual bodily harm |
n
|
against the collar |
adv
|
ahead in the count |
adj
|
ahead of the curve |
adj
|
aids to navigation |
n
|
alien nucleic acid |
n
|
allegro non troppo |
adv
|
all over the place |
adv
|
along the lines of |
prep
|
angle of incidence |
n
|
Anton Piller order |
n
|
apple dumplin shop |
n
|
apples and oranges |
n
|
apropos of nothing |
adv
|
Arctic wolf spider |
n
|
art for art's sake |
n
|
as a matter of law |
adv
|
ass over teakettle |
adv adj
|
attorney of record |
n
|
available ton mile |
n
|
baby of the family |
n
|
back double biceps |
n
|
back gammon player |
n
|
back of one's mind |
n
|
back to square one |
adj adv
|
Backus normal form |
n
|
baker's half dozen |
n
|
bat for both sides |
v
|
Bayard of ten toes |
n
|
be-all and end-all |
n
|
bear false witness |
v
|
behind the counter |
adj
|
bells and whistles |
n
|
belly of the beast |
n
|
bigger fish to fry |
n
|
bill of quantities |
n
|
binary star system |
n
|
birds of a feather |
n
|
bleeding time test |
n
|
blind thrust fault |
n
|
blood in the water |
n
|
blow one's chances |
v
|
board of directors |
n
|
bolt from the blue |
n
|
bone of contention |
n
|
book of condolence |
n
|
Boston baked beans |
n
|
bottom of the line |
adj
|
brand spanking new |
adj
|
breach of contract |
n
|
bread and circuses |
n
|
breed like rabbits |
v
|
bright as a button |
adj
|
bring to the table |
v
|
Buckley's and none |
n
|
burn one's bridges |
v
|
burn one's fingers |
v
|
burst out laughing |
v
|
butter of antimony |
n
|
call on the carpet |
v
|
capo di tutti capi |
n
|
carry one's weight |
v
|
cat and mouse game |
n
|
centre of buoyancy |
n
|
centre of symmetry |
n
|
Channel Island fox |
n
|
Charlie Brown tree |
n
|
Charpy impact test |
n
|
cheap and cheerful |
adj
|
cheap like borscht |
adj
|
child of the manse |
n
|
Chinese desert cat |
n
|
Chinese fire drill |
n
|
clean as a whistle |
adj
|
clean up one's act |
v
|
clear one's throat |
v
|
a cold day in Hell |
n
|
coals to Newcastle |
n
|
coastal motor boat |
n
|
cock of the plains |
n
|
collie eye anomaly |
n
|
come home to roost |
v
|
come to grips with |
v
|
come to terms with |
v
|
commander in chief |
n
|
common death adder |
n
|
cool as a cucumber |
adj
|
couldn't care less |
v
|
court of cassation |
n
|
crank angle degree |
n
|
creating one flesh |
v
|
cry one's eyes out |
v
|
damn the torpedoes |
v
|
damsel in distress |
n
|
data transfer rate |
n
|
day after tomorrow |
n adv
|
dead as a doorknob |
adj
|
dead as a doornail |
adj
|
dead letter office |
n
|
death by chocolate |
n
|
declaration of war |
n
|
divide and conquer |
v n
|
diving bell spider |
n
|
division of labour |
n
|
do a Reggie Perrin |
v
|
domain name server |
n
|
domestic hot water |
n
|
do one's damnedest |
v
|
do one's darnedest |
v
|
dot matrix printer |
n
|
double star system |
n
|
down for the count |
adj
|
down on one's luck |
adj
|
down to a fine art |
adj
|
drink the Kool-Aid |
v
|
drive Irish tandem |
v
|
drop in the bucket |
n
|
drop off the radar |
v
|
drug in the market |
n
|
drug on the market |
n
|
dry film thickness |
n
|
dry powder inhaler |
n
|
due process of law |
n
|
dynamic IP address |
n
|
earned run average |
n
|
eat one's Wheaties |
v
|
eat someone's dust |
v
|
economies of scale |
n
|
egg and spoon race |
n
|
electronic car key |
n
|
employment at will |
n
|
English strong ale |
n
|
the end all-be all |
n
|
err on the side of |
v
|
every five minutes |
adv
|
eyeball to eyeball |
adj adv
|
fall off the wagon |
v
|
fall on one's face |
v
|
false killer whale |
n
|
feast for the eyes |
n
|
feather one's nest |
v
|
fight to the death |
v
|
fire and brimstone |
n adj
|
first among equals |
n
|
first and foremost |
adv
|
first in first out |
n
|
first line manager |
n
|
first order stream |
n
|
first port of call |
n
|
floor plan lending |
n
|
flotsam and jetsam |
n
|
fly in the face of |
v
|
fly off the handle |
v
|
fly the freak flag |
v
|
for goodness' sake |
adv
|
for the heck of it |
adv
|
for the hell of it |
adv
|
for the sake of it |
adv
|
for the time being |
adv
|
fourth normal form |
n
|
fragile X syndrome |
n
|
frame of reference |
n
|
frame work knitter |
n
|
fresh country eggs |
n
|
fresh off the boat |
adj
|
Fresnel zone plate |
n
|
from the ground up |
adv
|
front of the house |
n
|
fruit of the union |
n
|
fucked in the head |
adj
|
full dress uniform |
n
|
Fu Manchu mustache |
n
|
Galápagos sea lion |
n
|
garage door opener |
n
|
get off the ground |
v
|
get one's end away |
v
|
get one's feet wet |
v
|
get one's hands on |
v
|
get one's leg over |
v
|
get one's own back |
v
|
ghost at the feast |
n
|
giant house spider |
n
|
give a flying fuck |
v
|
give a person line |
v
|
give it some welly |
v
|
goat's milk cheese |
n
|
go down the toilet |
v
|
God Save the Queen |
proper int
|
go in the out door |
v
|
gone down the tube |
v
|
Good Samaritan law |
n
|
go off half-cocked |
v
|
go to the bathroom |
v
|
gourmet jelly bean |
n
|
grains of paradise |
n
|
great circle route |
n
|
great crested newt |
n
|
Great Leap Forward |
n
|
great spotted kiwi |
n
|
ground glass joint |
n
|
hairy ball theorem |
n
|
happily ever after |
adv
|
harsh one's mellow |
v
|
have another think |
v
|
have a screw loose |
v
|
head and shoulders |
adj
|
head for the hills |
v
|
head of government |
n
|
head of navigation |
n
|
heads of agreement |
n
|
heart rate monitor |
n
|
heavy metal umlaut |
n
|
hell or high water |
n int adv
|
herbes de Provence |
n
|
Her Royal Highness |
pronoun
|
His Royal Highness |
pronoun
|
hither and thither |
adv
|
hit the ball twice |
adj
|
hog line violation |
n
|
Holy Mother of God |
int
|
horses for courses |
n
|
hot from the press |
adj
|
ice cream headache |
n
|
ice cream sandwich |
n
|
ifs, ands, or buts |
n
|
I'll drink to that |
int
|
in Abraham's bosom |
n
|
in all one's glory |
adj
|
in black and white |
adv
|
indirect free kick |
n
|
inferior vena cava |
n
|
injuria sine damno |
n
|
in one's own right |
adv
|
in process of time |
adv
|
in propria persona |
adv
|
in something's way |
adj
|
interest rate swap |
n
|
in terrorem clause |
n
|
in the first place |
adv
|
in the thick of it |
adj adv
|
ion exchange resin |
n
|
I've got your nose |
n
|
Jack in the pulpit |
n
|
jack of all trades |
n
|
jump at the chance |
v
|
jump through hoops |
v
|
junior high school |
n
|
just a bit outside |
adj
|
keep an eye peeled |
v
|
keep one's counsel |
v
|
keep one's hair on |
v
|
key set identifier |
n
|
kill the messenger |
v
|
King Charles' head |
n
|
Kuiper belt object |
n
|
Land of the Dragon |
n
|
land on one's feet |
v
|
last burst of fire |
n
|
last but not least |
adv
|
laugh like a drain |
v
|
laugh like a hyena |
v
|
lay at the feet of |
v
|
lay it on the line |
v
|
lay the groundwork |
v
|
lay the smack down |
v
|
learn the hard way |
v
|
lemon meringue pie |
n
|
let go and let God |
v
|
let somebody in on |
v
|
let something slip |
v
|
letter of attorney |
n
|
light a fire under |
v
|
light as a feather |
adj
|
like a dog in heat |
adj
|
like a dog on heat |
adj
|
like it or lump it |
v
|
like riding a bike |
adj
|
like white on rice |
adj adv
|
Lily of the Valley |
n
|
line of operations |
n
|
line of succession |
n
|
line one's pockets |
v
|
litigant in person |
n
|
little girl's room |
n
|
look the other way |
v
|
lose one's marbles |
v
|
mad as a cut snake |
adj
|
Madidi titi monkey |
n
|
magic lantern show |
n
|
main group element |
n
|
make an example of |
v
|
make quick work of |
v
|
make short work of |
v
|
make someone's day |
v
|
make up one's mind |
v
|
many happy returns |
n
|
match made in hell |
n
|
means of transport |
n
|
medium of exchange |
n
|
melon ball scooper |
n
|
middle of the road |
adj
|
money for old rope |
n
|
Monte Carlo method |
n
|
more cry than wool |
n
|
move the goalposts |
v
|
much of a muchness |
adj
|
murder in the dark |
n
|
naked as a jaybird |
adj
|
Neanthe bella palm |
n
|
Newton's first law |
n
|
Newton's third law |
n
|
New York breakfast |
n
|
normal for Norfolk |
adj
|
no room at the inn |
n
|
north by northeast |
n
|
northeast by north |
n
|
North Holland Blue |
n
|
northwest by north |
n
|
not a pretty sight |
n
|
not be caught dead |
v
|
not win for losing |
v
|
noun of assemblage |
n
|
now you mention it |
adv
|
nursery web spider |
n
|
oil of wintergreen |
n
|
Okarito brown kiwi |
n
|
on a losing wicket |
adj
|
on a regular basis |
adv
|
one step at a time |
adv
|
on good terms with |
adj
|
on the back burner |
adj adv
|
on the right track |
adv
|
open and affirming |
adj
|
open and shut case |
n
|
open reading frame |
n
|
Order of Australia |
n
|
order of magnitude |
n
|
out of one's depth |
adj
|
out of one's sight |
adv
|
out of the running |
adj
|
out of whole cloth |
adj
|
outside gross area |
n
|
out to get someone |
adv
|
pain and suffering |
n
|
paint the town red |
v
|
pair of eyeglasses |
n
|
pair of spectacles |
n
|
pale in comparison |
v
|
pang of conscience |
n
|
par for the course |
adj
|
partition of unity |
n
|
party sausage roll |
n
|
paulo post futurum |
adv
|
peace for our time |
n
|
pedal steel guitar |
n
|
perish the thought |
int
|
Peter Pan syndrome |
n
|
pick of the litter |
n
|
piece of furniture |
n
|
pile on the pounds |
v
|
pill in the pocket |
n
|
plaintiff in error |
n
|
play second fiddle |
v
|
play silly buggers |
v
|
play the race card |
v
|
play the same tape |
v
|
play the white man |
v
|
point of no return |
n
|
point of reference |
n
|
pope's living room |
n
|
pound the pavement |
v
|
proud as a peacock |
adj
|
pull one's head in |
v
|
pull the other leg |
v
|
Puritan work ethic |
n
|
pushing up daisies |
adj
|
put heads together |
v
|
put oneself across |
v
|
put the clock back |
v
|
put the feedbag on |
v
|
put up one's dukes |
v
|
quarter of an hour |
n
|
race to the bottom |
n
|
rain cats and dogs |
v
|
rain dogs and cats |
v
|
rapid eye movement |
n
|
rare earth element |
n
|
reap what one sows |
v
|
rear double biceps |
n
|
reduction in force |
n
|
reinvent the wheel |
v
|
restraint of trade |
n
|
reverse the charge |
v
|
ride the short bus |
v
|
right of sepulchre |
n
|
right on the money |
adj
|
rob somebody blind |
v
|
rocking horse shit |
n
|
rogue access point |
n
|
roll in the aisles |
v
|
run circles around |
v
|
run oneself ragged |
v
|
run roughshod over |
v
|
run something past |
v
|
Saimaa ringed seal |
n
|
sale and leaseback |
n
|
same gender loving |
adj
|
San Andreas faults |
n
|
scratch one's head |
v
|
seat of government |
n
|
second normal form |
n
|
Secretary of State |
n
|
service of process |
n
|
shape memory alloy |
n
|
shoulder to cry on |
n
|
single malt whisky |
n
|
single star system |
n
|
sit on one's hands |
v
|
six and two threes |
n
|
six ways to Sunday |
adv
|
skin forming alloy |
n
|
slip of the tongue |
n
|
slippery as an eel |
adj
|
small man syndrome |
n
|
smooth fox terrier |
n
|
snake in the grass |
n
|
snakes and ladders |
n
|
sodium vapour lamp |
n
|
soldier of fortune |
n
|
something or other |
n
|
son of the morning |
n
|
southeast by south |
n
|
southwest by south |
n
|
space power system |
n
|
specific leaf area |
n
|
spectrum of autism |
n
|
sprain one's ankle |
v
|
spur of the moment |
n
|
square tab shingle |
n
|
standard of living |
n
|
standing room only |
adj
|
stand one's ground |
v
|
St. Anthony's fire |
n
|
start from scratch |
v
|
statement of claim |
n
|
state of beingness |
n
|
state of emergency |
n
|
stick one's oar in |
v
|
stock market crash |
n
|
stretch one's legs |
v
|
striped shield bug |
n
|
stubborn as a mule |
adj
|
stuff and nonsense |
n
|
sulphide of carbon |
n
|
superior vena cava |
n
|
suppli al telefono |
n
|
tactical call sign |
n
|
take a dim view of |
v
|
take it like a man |
v
|
take it up the ass |
v
|
take out the stops |
v
|
take out the trash |
v
|
take the offensive |
v
|
talk a blue streak |
v
|
talk out one's ass |
v
|
tall in the saddle |
adj adv
|
tan someone's hide |
v
|
Tasmanian blue gum |
n
|
taste like chicken |
v
|
Tea Party movement |
n
|
tender loving care |
n
|
terminus ante quem |
n
|
terminus post quem |
n
|
term of endearment |
n
|
Texas cattle fever |
n
|
thanks for nothing |
int
|
thief in the night |
n
|
think better of it |
v
|
think the world of |
v
|
thin on the ground |
adj
|
third order stream |
n
|
thorn in the flesh |
n
|
three day eventing |
n
|
throw away the key |
v
|
throw in the towel |
v
|
ticker tape parade |
n
|
tickle the ivories |
v
|
Tierce de Picardie |
n
|
tip of the iceberg |
n
|
Tom, Dick or Harry |
n
|
tools of ignorance |
n
|
toss one's cookies |
v
|
total false friend |
n
|
to the manner born |
adj
|
tough nut to crack |
n
|
toxic oil syndrome |
n
|
traffic signal box |
n
|
trailer park trash |
n
|
trick of the trade |
n
|
triple star system |
n
|
trip over the wire |
v
|
trouble and strife |
n
|
turn up one's nose |
v
|
two pennies' worth |
n
|
under lock and key |
adj
|
under one's breath |
adv
|
university of life |
n
|
until Kingdom come |
adv
|
upper middle class |
n
|
up someone's alley |
adj
|
video game console |
n
|
vitriolic acid air |
n
|
vote of confidence |
n
|
water over the dam |
n
|
weak nuclear force |
n
|
the whole caboodle |
n
|
what in God's name |
int
|
white man's burden |
n
|
with flying colors |
adv
|
word on the street |
n
|
world trade center |
n
|
wrestle with a pig |
v
|
writ of assistance |
n
|
yield up the ghost |
v
|
York Chocolate Cat |
n
|
abstract of title |
n
|
abuse of distress |
n
|
accident of birth |
n
|
according to plan |
adv
|
act of parliament |
n
|
Act of Parliament |
n
|
address of record |
n
|
against the clock |
adv
|
against the grain |
adv
|
agree to disagree |
v
|
ahead of the game |
adj
|
alive and kicking |
adj
|
all else the same |
adv
|
all eyes and ears |
adj
|
all hands on deck |
int
|
all kidding aside |
adv
|
all of the sudden |
adv
|
all one's marbles |
n
|
all over the shop |
adj
|
all well and good |
adj
|
angry fruit salad |
n
|
apron string hold |
n
|
area of influence |
n
|
around the corner |
adj
|
around the wicket |
adv
|
Assemblies of God |
n
|
assume the mantle |
v
|
as the crow flies |
adv
|
at the expense of |
prep
|
avoir du pois lay |
v
|
babe in the woods |
n
|
babes in the wood |
n
|
back to back jack |
n
|
bacon and cabbage |
n
|
balance the books |
v
|
ball of the thumb |
n
|
balls to the wall |
n
|
bang for the buck |
n
|
barrel of monkeys |
n
|
base rate fallacy |
n
|
beat a dead horse |
v
|
bed and breakfast |
n
|
been to the rodeo |
v
|
beer and skittles |
n
|
behind the scenes |
adj
|
believe it or not |
adv
|
belle of the ball |
n
|
bent as a two bob |
adj
|
be on its way out |
v
|
be still my heart |
v
|
best of the bunch |
n
|
be that as it may |
adv
|
between the pipes |
adj
|
big girl's blouse |
n
|
big man on campus |
n
|
bike jockey strap |
n
|
bill of attainder |
n
|
bill of materials |
n
|
bird in the bosom |
n
|
bite one's tongue |
v
|
black box warning |
n
|
black drop effect |
n
|
blind carbon copy |
n
|
blind man's bluff |
n
|
blow hot and cold |
v
|
blue swimmer crab |
n
|
board and lodging |
n
|
breach of promise |
n
|
break in the case |
n
|
break the back of |
v
|
bricks and clicks |
n
|
bricks and mortar |
n
|
bring to the boil |
v
|
bubble and squeak |
n
|
built like a tank |
adj
|
business as usual |
n
|
butter of arsenic |
n
|
by one's own hand |
adv
|
by the same token |
adv
|
called to the bar |
adj
|
call off the dogs |
v
|
Canadian red pine |
n
|
carbonate of lime |
n
|
carry a torch for |
v
|
castle in the air |
n
|
catch and release |
n
|
cat scratch fever |
n
|
caught and bowled |
adj v
|
caught in the act |
v
|
caught on the hop |
v
|
center of gravity |
n
|
centre of gravity |
n
|
centre of inertia |
n
|
change of innings |
n
|
change one's mind |
v
|
change one's tune |
v
|
chewie on ya boot |
int
|
chew somebody out |
v
|
child safety seat |
n
|
choke the chicken |
v
|
circle of friends |
n
|
circle the wagons |
v
|
citric acid cycle |
n
|
clear view screen |
n
|
clicks and bricks |
adj
|
clicks and mortar |
n
|
closed cut valley |
n
|
close of business |
n
|
coated felt sheet |
n
|
coffee table book |
n
|
combat armor suit |
n
|
comedy of manners |
n
|
come into its own |
v
|
comme ci comme ça |
adj adv
|
concert bass drum |
n
|
copious free time |
n
|
corner the market |
v
|
country of origin |
n
|
covenant of title |
n
|
cover one's bases |
v
|
cream of the crop |
n
|
creep someone out |
v
|
crème de la crème |
n
|
crossing the line |
n
|
cross of Lorraine |
n
|
cross one's heart |
v
|
cross the Rubicon |
v
|
crown green bowls |
n
|
cube with handles |
n
|
curse of Scotland |
n
|
data flow diagram |
n
|
date with destiny |
n
|
dative of purpose |
n
|
Davy Crockett hat |
n
|
dawn of a new day |
n
|
dead in the water |
adj
|
dead man's switch |
n
|
dead to the world |
adj
|
dead tree edition |
n
|
degree of freedom |
n
|
Delivered Ex Quay |
n
|
Delivered Ex Ship |
n
|
deliver the goods |
v
|
devil's food cake |
n
|
dog and pony show |
n
|
dog in the manger |
n
|
Dolly Varden cake |
n
|
do the hard yards |
v
|
double play depth |
n
|
double sheet bend |
n
|
down in the dumps |
adj
|
down in the mouth |
adj
|
down to a science |
adj
|
draw the curtains |
v
|
drink like a fish |
v
|
drop in the ocean |
n
|
ducks on the pond |
n
|
dwarf sperm whale |
n
|
east by northeast |
n
|
eastern red cedar |
n
|
every which where |
adv
|
extract the urine |
v
|
face mask penalty |
n
|
fair market value |
n
|
fall on deaf ears |
v
|
fall over oneself |
v
|
famous last words |
n
|
fear and loathing |
n
|
fifth normal form |
n
|
fill in the blank |
n v
|
film badge holder |
n
|
fine as frog hair |
adj
|
first class match |
n
|
first normal form |
n
|
fish out of water |
n
|
flat as a pancake |
adj
|
flea in one's ear |
n
|
flog a dead horse |
v
|
floppy disk drive |
n
|
flowers of sulfur |
n
|
flow of attention |
n
|
for all the world |
adv
|
for another thing |
adv
|
for Christ's sake |
adv
|
forever and a day |
adv
|
for ever and ever |
adv
|
for heaven's sake |
adv
|
for love or money |
adv
|
for the last time |
adv
|
for the most part |
adv
|
fountain of youth |
n
|
frames per second |
n
|
free as in speech |
adj
|
freedom of speech |
n
|
friend of Dorothy |
n
|
from dusk to dawn |
adv
|
from side to side |
adv
|
from soup to nuts |
adv
|
from time to time |
adv
|
fuck like rabbits |
v
|
fuck me backwards |
int
|
fuck someone over |
v
|
full motion video |
n
|
full to the gills |
adj
|
get a kick out of |
v
|
get a rise out of |
v
|
get one's back up |
v
|
get one's kit off |
v
|
get the bacon bad |
v
|
get the better of |
v
|
get to grips with |
v
|
get to one's feet |
v
|
Gibbs free energy |
n
|
give a rat's arse |
v
|
give oneself airs |
v
|
give someone five |
v
|
give up the ghost |
v
|
go by the wayside |
v
|
go chase yourself |
int
|
go down that road |
v
|
go down the tubes |
v
|
God Save the King |
proper int
|
go on the rampage |
v
|
go out the window |
v
|
go the extra mile |
v
|
go without saying |
v
|
great green macaw |
n
|
great grey shrike |
n
|
great white shark |
n
|
grind one's gears |
v
|
guardian ad litem |
n
|
hall of residence |
n
|
hammer and sickle |
n
|
harrowing of hell |
n
|
have a quiet word |
v
|
have the hots for |
v
|
head down, bum up |
n
|
head of household |
n
|
here goes nothing |
int
|
hiding to nothing |
n
|
hit the headlines |
v
|
hold all the aces |
v
|
hold one's breath |
v
|
hold one's horses |
v
|
hold one's liquor |
v
|
hold one's tongue |
v
|
hold that thought |
v
|
hold up one's end |
v
|
hope against hope |
v
|
hot and sour soup |
n
|
hot melt adhesive |
n
|
hot off the press |
adj
|
how's your father |
n
|
hunch cuddy hunch |
n
|
hung like a horse |
adj
|
hustle and bustle |
n
|
ice hockey player |
n
|
in all likelihood |
adv
|
in broad daylight |
adv
|
income tax return |
n
|
in forma pauperis |
adv n
|
in layman's terms |
adv
|
in one's own time |
adv
|
in the altogether |
adj
|
irons in the fire |
n
|
Jack o' the clock |
n
|
Jack out of doors |
n
|
Japanese sea lion |
n
|
key to the midway |
n
|
kicking in danger |
n
|
kick in the pants |
n
|
kick off the team |
v
|
kid on the square |
v
|
killing me softly |
v
|
knock oneself out |
v
|
lady of the night |
n
|
lap sash seatbelt |
n
|
laser eye surgery |
n
|
last in first out |
adj
|
law of the jungle |
n
|
law of the tongue |
n
|
left arm orthodox |
n
|
leg before wicket |
adj n
|
let somebody down |
v
|
letter of comfort |
n
|
letter of the law |
n
|
a life of its own |
n
|
lick one's wounds |
v
|
life of the party |
n
|
like the clappers |
adv
|
like the new time |
adv
|
limaçon of Pascal |
n
|
line of scrimmage |
n
|
little black book |
n
|
little boy's room |
n
|
live and let live |
v
|
live off the land |
v
|
long in the tooth |
adj
|
long time no hear |
int
|
lord of the flies |
n
|
Lord of the Manor |
n
|
lose one's temper |
v
|
lower the boom on |
v
|
made in the shade |
adj
|
make a difference |
v
|
make common cause |
v
|
Mandate of Heaven |
proper n
|
man in the street |
n
|
man on the street |
n
|
man's best friend |
n
|
Marcus Bains line |
n
|
Master of Science |
n
|
means of exchange |
n
|
mean the world to |
v
|
meat and potatoes |
n
|
metal halide lamp |
n
|
middle of nowhere |
n
|
middle voice verb |
n
|
missing in action |
adj
|
mobile speed bump |
n
|
mode of discourse |
n
|
mode of transport |
n
|
moment of inertia |
n
|
moment of silence |
n
|
money market fund |
n
|
moral high ground |
n
|
mouth of a sailor |
n
|
neck of the woods |
n
|
net present value |
n
|
neutron drip line |
n
|
New Age traveller |
n
|
new lease on life |
n
|
nineteen oh eight |
n
|
nineteen oh seven |
n
|
nineteen oh three |
n
|
no longer with us |
adj
|
non compos mentis |
adj
|
northeast by east |
n
|
northern hawk owl |
n
|
northwest by west |
n
|
noscitur a sociis |
n
|
no screaming hell |
n
|
nose out of joint |
n
|
no shit, Sherlock |
int
|
no spring chicken |
n
|
not on your nelly |
adv
|
noun of multitude |
n
|
of blessed memory |
adj
|
off one's own bat |
adv
|
off one's trolley |
adj
|
off the back foot |
adv
|
oil of turpentine |
n
|
Old Red Sandstone |
n
|
on a full stomach |
adv
|
one finger salute |
v
|
one of these days |
adv
|
one of those days |
n
|
on one's deathbed |
adj
|
on second thought |
adv
|
on the face of it |
adv
|
on the other hand |
adv
|
open proxy server |
n
|
organ pipe cactus |
n
|
out of commission |
adj
|
out of harm's way |
adv
|
out of one's mind |
adj
|
out of proportion |
adj
|
out of this world |
adj
|
out the ying yang |
adv
|
over my dead body |
adv
|
oyer and terminer |
n
|
pair of compasses |
n
|
pair of underwear |
n
|
palm tree justice |
n
|
Papua New Guinean |
n adj
|
Parker House roll |
n
|
pâté de foie gras |
n
|
peace in our time |
n
|
peaches and cream |
n adj
|
peanut butter cup |
n
|
Père David's deer |
n
|
persona non grata |
n
|
pick up the phone |
v
|
piece of clothing |
n
|
pig in the middle |
n
|
pigs in a blanket |
n
|
place of decimals |
n
|
plane of ecliptic |
n
|
player vs. player |
abbr
|
play with oneself |
v
|
plea in abatement |
n
|
plea of the crown |
n
|
point of interest |
n
|
point of purchase |
n
|
polygon of forces |
n
|
powder one's nose |
v
|
power of attorney |
n
|
process hot water |
n
|
pull one's weight |
v
|
purple of Cassius |
n
|
push the boat out |
v
|
push the envelope |
v
|
put into practice |
v
|
put one's feet up |
v
|
put the kibosh on |
v
|
pygmy giant panda |
n
|
pygmy sperm whale |
n
|
quack like a duck |
v
|
Queen Anne's lace |
n
|
queen of diamonds |
n
|
queen of puddings |
n
|
rabid wolf spider |
n
|
radio alarm clock |
n
|
ragged red fibers |
n
|
raise the spectre |
v
|
rare earth magnet |
n
|
ready, aim, fire! |
int
|
red neck syndrome |
n
|
red rag to a bull |
n
|
red ring of death |
n
|
red slender loris |
n
|
red under the bed |
n
|
remain to be seen |
v
|
Rift Valley fever |
n
|
right as a trivet |
adj
|
ring off the hook |
v
|
road fund licence |
n
|
round of applause |
n
|
rules of the road |
n
|
run for the hills |
v
|
run for the roses |
n
|
run in the family |
v
|
run like the wind |
v
|
run out the clock |
v
|
salt of the earth |
n
|
same old same old |
n
|
San Andreas fault |
n
|
sarong party girl |
n
|
save one's breath |
v
|
school bus yellow |
n adj
|
school of thought |
n
|
scratch and sniff |
adj
|
screwed the pooch |
v
|
search and rescue |
n
|
see something out |
v
|
sell wolf tickets |
v
|
sent to the Tower |
v
|
set in one's ways |
adj
|
seven deadly sins |
n
|
shadow of a doubt |
n
|
shit on a shingle |
n
|
shiver my timbers |
int
|
short and curlies |
n
|
short of a length |
adj
|
short sharp shock |
n
|
short short story |
n
|
sign of the cross |
n
|
sign of the times |
n
|
skate on thin ice |
v
|
slap on the wrist |
n
|
slap someone five |
v
|
sleep like a baby |
v
|
Slough of Despond |
n
|
smelling the barn |
v
|
smell like a rose |
v
|
smoke and mirrors |
n
|
sodium vapor lamp |
n
|
sooner than later |
adj
|
southeast by east |
n
|
southwest by west |
n
|
Spanish Water Dog |
n
|
speak for oneself |
v
|
sphincter of Oddi |
n
|
spin one's wheels |
v
|
spiny spider crab |
n
|
spirit of the law |
n
|
spoilt for choice |
adj
|
spotted eagle ray |
n
|
square leg umpire |
n
|
stable of bitches |
n
|
stage of the game |
n
|
stand and deliver |
v
|
stand stock still |
v
|
Stars and Stripes |
n
|
Statue of Liberty |
proper n
|
statute of frauds |
n
|
St Ignatius' bean |
n
|
stretch the truth |
v
|
strut one's stuff |
v
|
suck donkey balls |
v
|
suffice it to say |
adv
|
sulfide of carbon |
n
|
summer and winter |
v
|
sweet young thing |
n
|
sword and sorcery |
adj
|
sword of Damocles |
n
|
table of contents |
n
|
take a chill pill |
v
|
take advantage of |
v
|
take exception to |
v
|
take French leave |
v
|
take into account |
v
|
take no notice of |
v
|
take sitting down |
v
|
take the red pill |
v
|
take to the hills |
v
|
ten pound tourist |
n
|
Texas blind snake |
n
|
third normal form |
n
|
throw in the bark |
v
|
throw off balance |
v
|
throw the book at |
v
|
throw to the dogs |
v
|
throw to the wind |
v
|
tie up loose ends |
v
|
tilt at windmills |
v
|
time and material |
n
|
time of departure |
n
|
time of the month |
n
|
tip the scales at |
v
|
tongue and groove |
n
|
total return swap |
n
|
to tell the truth |
adv
|
tower of strength |
n
|
train of thoughts |
n
|
true lover's knot |
n
|
turn the air blue |
v
|
twist in the wind |
v
|
under one's thumb |
adj
|
under the counter |
adv adj
|
under the weather |
adj
|
vent one's spleen |
v
|
video arcade game |
n
|
vitamin B complex |
n
|
walk on eggshells |
v
|
watch like a hawk |
v
|
watch one's mouth |
v
|
wear the trousers |
v
|
weather the storm |
v
|
wet one's whistle |
v
|
whatever it takes |
n adv
|
what's eating you |
int
|
when he's at home |
adv
|
when it's at home |
adv
|
whistle and flute |
n
|
white man's grave |
n
|
whole ball of wax |
n
|
why in God's name |
int
|
with bated breath |
adv
|
worth every penny |
adj
|
worth one's while |
adj
|
year in, year out |
adv
|
yellow brick road |
n
|
yield to maturity |
n
|
yuppie food stamp |
n
|
zone of avoidance |
n
|
Abbot of Misrule |
n
|
above and beyond |
prep adv
|
above one's bend |
adv
|
abuse of process |
n
|
across the board |
adj
|
active dry yeast |
n
|
add fuel to fire |
v
|
ad modum Donders |
adv
|
advance fee scam |
n
|
aerial ping pong |
n
|
against all odds |
adv
|
Air Vice Marshal |
n
|
all in good time |
adv
|
all over grumble |
adj
|
all over the map |
adj adv n
|
Amazon milk frog |
n
|
apical germ pore |
n
|
apple leaf midge |
n
|
apple of discord |
n
|
apple of Grenada |
n
|
apples and pears |
n
|
arm to the teeth |
v
|
around the clock |
adv
|
around the world |
adv n
|
ars gratia artis |
n
|
article of faith |
n
|
arts and letters |
n
|
ask for the moon |
v
|
at full throttle |
adv
|
at latter Lammas |
adv
|
atomic mass unit |
n
|
at the high port |
adv
|
at the same time |
adv
|
autem quaver tub |
n
|
axis of rotation |
n
|
axis of symmetry |
n
|
baby grand piano |
n
|
Bachelor of Arts |
n
|
Bachelor of Laws |
n
|
balance of trade |
n
|
bangers and mash |
n
|
bare one's teeth |
v
|
barrel of laughs |
n
|
beat to quarters |
v
|
beef to the hoof |
adj
|
beginning of day |
n
|
beg the question |
v
|
behind the curve |
adv
|
behind the times |
adj
|
behind the wheel |
adj
|
bend one's elbow |
v
|
bent on a splice |
adj
|
beside the point |
adj adv
|
be the way to go |
v
|
bill of exchange |
n
|
bird of paradise |
n
|
bite the big one |
v
|
Black and Decker |
n
|
black hat hacker |
n
|
blind man's buff |
n
|
block and tackle |
n
|
blow a backsight |
v
|
blow the whistle |
v
|
blue circle rate |
n
|
board of appeals |
n
|
Boston cream pie |
n
|
Botany Bay dozen |
n
|
bowl of cherries |
n
|
Brahms and Liszt |
adj
|
bread and butter |
n
|
bread and scrape |
n
|
breakfast in bed |
n v
|
break new ground |
v
|
break one's duck |
v
|
break one's fast |
v
|
breath of heaven |
n
|
bundle of energy |
n
|
bundle of nerves |
n
|
bureau de change |
n
|
bury the hatchet |
v
|
bust one's chops |
v
|
busy as a beaver |
adj
|
capture the flag |
n
|
Carriage Paid To |
n
|
carrot and stick |
n
|
cash on delivery |
n
|
cat and dog life |
n
|
cease and desist |
v n
|
centre of effort |
n
|
chain of custody |
n
|
champ at the bit |
v
|
chance one's arm |
v
|
chest of drawers |
n
|
chew the scenery |
v
|
Chinese New Year |
n
|
chomp at the bit |
v
|
chuck you Farley |
int
|
clear as crystal |
adj
|
close one's eyes |
v
|
cock of the walk |
n
|
code of practice |
n
|
coign of vantage |
n
|
combined gas law |
n
|
come from behind |
v
|
come full circle |
v
|
come into effect |
v
|
coming and going |
n
|
commit to memory |
v
|
contract of sale |
n
|
cops and robbers |
n
|
Cost and Freight |
n
|
could do without |
v
|
course of action |
n
|
covenant of salt |
n
|
credit card tart |
n
|
crime of passion |
n
|
culture of death |
n
|
cut a wide swath |
v
|
cute as a button |
adj
|
cut like a knife |
v
|
cut of one's jib |
n
|
cut one's losses |
v
|
cut to the chase |
v
|
cut to the quick |
v
|
cycle per second |
n
|
cytotoxic T cell |
n
|
day of reckoning |
n
|
dead man's brake |
n
|
dead man walking |
n
|
dead set against |
adj
|
dean and chapter |
n
|
Dear John letter |
n
|
deep pile carpet |
n
|
de Moivre number |
n
|
De Morgan's laws |
n
|
density of light |
n
|
direct free kick |
n
|
do someone proud |
v
|
down to the wire |
adj adv
|
drag one's heels |
v
|
drain the lizard |
v
|
draw and quarter |
v
|
dree one's weird |
v
|
drunk as a skunk |
adj
|
dry cell battery |
n
|
ducks and drakes |
n
|
dyed in the wool |
adj
|
early day motion |
n
|
easy on the eyes |
adj
|
eat like a horse |
v
|
end of the world |
n
|
estoppel by deed |
n
|
even as we speak |
adv
|
eye of the storm |
n
|
fair to middling |
adj
|
fall off a truck |
v
|
fast busy signal |
n
|
father of chapel |
n
|
feat of strength |
n
|
fend for oneself |
v
|
fiddle the books |
v
|
figure of speech |
n
|
fire in the hole |
int
|
fish or cut bait |
v
|
fit like a glove |
v
|
fixed head coupé |
n
|
flash in the pan |
n
|
flog the dolphin |
v
|
Fly River turtle |
n
|
food for thought |
n
|
forces of nature |
n
|
for good and all |
adv
|
for good measure |
adv
|
fork in the road |
n
|
for mercy's sake |
adv
|
for one's liking |
adv
|
from the word go |
adv
|
front and center |
int adv
|
frozen cow juice |
n
|
fuck somebody up |
v
|
fuck someone off |
v
|
full speed ahead |
n
|
full tilt boogie |
adv n
|
full to the brim |
adj
|
gay for the stay |
adj
|
get a wriggle on |
v
|
get by the balls |
v
|
get carried away |
v
|
get into trouble |
v
|
get it over with |
v
|
get out of Dodge |
v
|
get out of there |
v int
|
get the job done |
v
|
get to the point |
v
|
giant forest hog |
n
|
go down the road |
v
|
go fuck yourself |
int
|
go out on a limb |
v
|
go the whole hog |
v
|
go to the toilet |
v
|
go with the flow |
v
|
grace and favour |
n
|
grand theft auto |
n
|
great horned owl |
n
|
green bottle fly |
n
|
green sea turtle |
n
|
grin and bear it |
v
|
grit one's teeth |
v
|
hammer and tongs |
adv
|
handbags at dawn |
n
|
handled the ball |
adj
|
hang by a thread |
v
|
haul one's ashes |
v
|
have a good time |
v
|
have a handle on |
v
|
have a word with |
v
|
have been around |
v
|
have it going on |
v
|
have it your way |
int
|
have the biscuit |
v
|
have the wind up |
v
|
having said that |
conj
|
hearts and minds |
n
|
hedge one's bets |
v
|
the hell with it |
int
|
hide and go seek |
n
|
high speed steel |
n
|
hip and shoulder |
n
|
hit one's stride |
v
|
hit the big time |
v
|
hit the pavement |
v
|
hive of activity |
n
|
holding the ball |
n
|
hold one's urine |
v
|
hold one's water |
v
|
hot and bothered |
adj
|
hot stove league |
n
|
hot water bottle |
n
|
hot water heater |
n
|
house of worship |
n
|
hush one's mouth |
v
|
ice cream sundae |
n
|
ice skating rink |
n
|
in a cleft stick |
adj
|
in and of itself |
adv
|
infield fly rule |
n
|
in heaven's name |
adv
|
in loco parentis |
adv
|
in one's element |
adj
|
in one's opinion |
adv
|
in point of fact |
adv
|
in so many words |
adv
|
in the fast lane |
adv
|
in the limelight |
adj
|
in the same boat |
adj
|
in the same vein |
adj adv
|
in the short run |
adv
|
in with a chance |
adj
|
item of clothing |
n
|
jack of diamonds |
n
|
keep a cool head |
v
|
keep an eye open |
v
|
keep on truckin' |
v
|
kick like a mule |
v
|
kick up the arse |
n
|
killed in action |
adj
|
killer green bud |
n
|
king of diamonds |
n
|
king of the hill |
n
|
kiss and make up |
v
|
kit and caboodle |
n
|
kit and kaboodle |
n
|
knock for a loop |
v
|
know beans about |
v
|
know one's stuff |
v
|
Laotian rock rat |
n
|
Latter Day Saint |
adj n
|
lay a foundation |
v
|
lay down the law |
v
|
leave of absence |
n
|
letter of credit |
n
|
letter of marque |
n
|
lettre de cachet |
n
|
lick one's chops |
v
|
life after death |
n
|
line in the sand |
n
|
line of best fit |
n
|
little by little |
adv
|
little green man |
n
|
live free or die |
n
|
liver and onions |
n
|
locked rotor amp |
n
|
long arm statute |
n
|
long QT syndrome |
n
|
long story short |
adv
|
long time no see |
int
|
Lord love a duck |
int
|
lose one's lunch |
v
|
lose one's shirt |
v
|
lose one's touch |
v
|
main battle tank |
n
|
make do and mend |
v
|
make someone cry |
v
|
make the most of |
v
|
making ends meet |
v
|
man of few words |
n
|
man of the cloth |
n
|
Man of the Match |
n
|
man of the world |
n
|
Marie Rose sauce |
n
|
mass of maneuver |
n
|
matter of course |
n
|
matter of record |
n
|
meat and two veg |
n
|
meet one's maker |
v
|
metes and bounds |
n
|
milk of magnesia |
n
|
money of account |
n
|
month of Sundays |
n
|
motte and bailey |
n
|
mover and shaker |
n
|
my sainted uncle |
int
|
nape of the neck |
n
|
near the knuckle |
adj
|
nervous as a cat |
adj
|
Nigel no friends |
n
|
nineteen oh five |
n
|
nineteen oh four |
n
|
nineteen oh nine |
n
|
no harm, no foul |
n
|
normal form game |
n
|
not in the least |
adv
|
not on your life |
adv
|
not worth a dime |
adj
|
nullius in bonis |
n
|
null path length |
n
|
off one's rocker |
adj
|
off one's rocket |
adj
|
off the deep end |
adj
|
old as the hills |
adj
|
old hag syndrome |
n
|
once and for all |
adv
|
once upon a time |
adv
|
one and the same |
adj
|
one for the road |
n
|
one in a million |
n
|
on the back foot |
adj
|
on the defensive |
adj
|
on the half hour |
adv
|
on the plus side |
adv
|
on the same page |
adv
|
on the up-and-up |
adj
|
operation of law |
n
|
order of the day |
n
|
out of character |
adj adv
|
out of condition |
adj
|
out of one's way |
adj int
|
out of the woods |
adj
|
out on one's ear |
adv
|
out on the tiles |
adj
|
over open sights |
adv
|
over the counter |
adv
|
over the transom |
adv
|
pain au chocolat |
n
|
pain in the arse |
n
|
pain in the butt |
n
|
pain in the neck |
n
|
paint by numbers |
v
|
pardon my French |
v
|
partner in crime |
n
|
pick up stitches |
v n
|
piece of crumpet |
n
|
pig in a blanket |
n
|
pine woods snake |
n
|
pins and needles |
n
|
pissed as a newt |
adj
|
piss one's pants |
v
|
pit bull terrier |
n
|
plain and simple |
adv
|
plaster of Paris |
n
|
player vs player |
abbr
|
play hard to get |
v
|
pleased as Punch |
adj
|
poetry in motion |
n
|
point of contact |
n
|
point the finger |
v
|
poison dart frog |
n
|
pony in the barn |
n
|
poor man's pizza |
n
|
poor man's steak |
n
|
poor white trash |
n
|
pop the question |
v
|
potash of sulfur |
n
|
presence of mind |
n
|
promote to Glory |
v
|
proof by example |
n
|
proof of concept |
n
|
prudent man rule |
n
|
pull the trigger |
v
|
purple dye murex |
n
|
put a foot wrong |
v
|
put a sock in it |
v
|
put pen to paper |
v
|
put the blame on |
v
|
quick as a flash |
adj adv
|
quick time event |
n
|
quiet as a mouse |
adj
|
rack one's brain |
v
|
rag and bone man |
n
|
rags and tatters |
n
|
raise one's hand |
v
|
raise the stakes |
v
|
read like a book |
v
|
red man syndrome |
n
|
rhythm and blues |
n
|
rich tea biscuit |
n
|
right of counsel |
n
|
right of reentry |
n
|
ring the changes |
v
|
road to Damascus |
n
|
root mean square |
n
|
Ross River fever |
n
|
Ross River virus |
n
|
rough and tumble |
v
|
rub of the green |
n
|
run around after |
v
|
run hot and cold |
v
|
running on empty |
v
|
run out of steam |
v
|
run rings around |
v
|
run something by |
v
|
run up the score |
v
|
Saint Agnes' Eve |
n
|
salmon and trout |
n
|
send to Coventry |
v
|
set one's cap at |
v
|
sex and shopping |
n
|
sex on the beach |
n
|
shaggy dog story |
n
|
shake one's head |
v
|
ship of the line |
n
|
shirts and skins |
n
|
shit one's pants |
v
|
shit out of luck |
adj
|
shoot one's bolt |
v
|
shoot one's load |
v
|
shoot the breeze |
v
|
shot in the dark |
n
|
shut one's mouth |
v
|
signed Mass card |
n
|
sing like a bird |
v
|
sit on the fence |
v
|
skin in the game |
n
|
skinny as a rail |
adj
|
slave to fashion |
n
|
sleep like a log |
v
|
smells and bells |
n
|
snap of a finger |
adv
|
sober as a judge |
adj
|
son of privilege |
n
|
son of the manse |
n
|
sort oneself out |
v
|
spank the monkey |
v
|
speak in tongues |
v
|
speak one's mind |
v
|
spill one's guts |
v
|
spill one's seed |
v
|
spirits of salts |
n
|
squeaky bum time |
n
|
stab in the back |
n v
|
standard of care |
n
|
stand from under |
v
|
stand on its own |
v
|
stand up against |
v
|
stark raving mad |
adj
|
state of affairs |
n
|
state of the art |
adj n
|
steady as a rock |
adj
|
steal a march on |
v
|
steel cage match |
n
|
stick in the mud |
n
|
sting like a bee |
v
|
stone cold sober |
adj
|
stop the presses |
v
|
strike a balance |
v
|
stuff one's face |
v
|
St. Vitus' dance |
n
|
sweat like a pig |
v
|
swim with sharks |
v
|
Swiss Army knife |
n
|
sword and sandal |
adj
|
Tail End Charlie |
n
|
take a back seat |
v
|
take for granted |
v
|
take it in turns |
v
|
take one's leave |
v
|
take one's lumps |
v
|
take the biscuit |
v
|
take the liberty |
v
|
tale of the tape |
n
|
talk of the town |
n
|
talk out of turn |
v
|
talk to the hand |
v
|
tenancy for life |
n
|
that's what's up |
int
|
thick as a brick |
adj
|
thick as a plank |
adj
|
thick as thieves |
adj
|
think of England |
v
|
through the roof |
adv adj
|
throw for a loop |
v
|
throw money away |
v
|
thumb one's nose |
v
|
time out of mind |
n adv
|
toad in the hole |
n
|
to beat the band |
adv
|
too posh to push |
adj
|
to say the least |
int
|
tough row to hoe |
n
|
tower of silence |
n
|
train of thought |
n
|
trans fatty acid |
n
|
Tukeit Hill frog |
n
|
turn a blind eye |
v
|
turn of the year |
n
|
turn on its head |
v
|
turn upside down |
v
|
two pot screamer |
n
|
under one's belt |
adj
|
under one's feet |
adv
|
under one's nose |
adv
|
under one's wing |
adj
|
under the covers |
adj adv
|
up and over door |
n
|
up one's own ass |
adj
|
up the ying yang |
adv
|
up with the lark |
adj
|
Urim and Thummim |
n
|
use one's noggin |
v
|
virgin olive oil |
n
|
visual call sign |
n
|
walk a tightrope |
v
|
walk in the park |
n
|
walk in the snow |
n
|
watch one's step |
v
|
water to my mill |
pronoun int
|
way of all flesh |
n
|
Way of the Cross |
n
|
way of the world |
n
|
well, well, well |
int
|
wet the shamrock |
v
|
what a way to go |
int
|
what do you know |
int
|
wheel of fortune |
n
|
when, as, and if |
conj
|
white as a sheet |
adj
|
white blood cell |
n
|
white glove test |
n
|
white hat hacker |
n
|
wide of the mark |
adj
|
wild goose chase |
n
|
will o' the wisp |
n
|
wire fox terrier |
n
|
with a vengeance |
adj adv
|
within an ace of |
adv
|
word on the wire |
n
|
word to the wise |
n adv
|
work in progress |
n
|
worth one's salt |
adj
|
wrap in the flag |
v
|
xenon flash lamp |
n
|
year of our Lord |
adj
|
zero coupon bond |
n
|
absence of mind |
n
|
ace in the hole |
n
|
ace of diamonds |
n
|
aces and spaces |
n
|
across the pond |
adj adv
|
act of Congress |
n
|
against the law |
adj
|
age of judgment |
n
|
age of majority |
n
|
all of a sudden |
adv
|
all the marbles |
n
|
along the lines |
adv
|
alpha and omega |
n
|
angle of attack |
n
|
Angry Young Man |
n
|
answer the helm |
v
|
around the bend |
adj
|
around the Horn |
adv
|
arse about face |
n
|
arts and crafts |
n
|
as best one can |
adv
|
Asian black rat |
n
|
Assembly of God |
n
|
at arm's length |
adj
|
at death's door |
adj
|
at first glance |
adv
|
at full stretch |
adv
|
at the hands of |
prep
|
at the mercy of |
adj
|
an axe to grind |
n
|
axiom of choice |
n
|
back in the day |
adv
|
bad to the bone |
adj
|
bag and baggage |
n adv
|
bait and switch |
n
|
ball on a stick |
n
|
baptism by fire |
n
|
baptism of fire |
n
|
baron and femme |
n
|
bash the bishop |
v
|
beast of burden |
n
|
beat one's meat |
v
|
before the mast |
adj
|
behind its time |
adv
|
be it as it may |
adv
|
be off with you |
int
|
best laid plans |
n
|
better than sex |
adj
|
beyond the pale |
adj
|
the bee's knees |
n
|
bide one's time |
v
|
bite the bullet |
v
|
bit on the side |
n
|
bits and pieces |
n
|
black and white |
n adj
|
blink of an eye |
n
|
blood and tommy |
int
|
blow one's nose |
v
|
Bo Diddley beat |
n
|
body mass index |
n
|
bonheur du jour |
n
|
borax bead test |
n
|
bought the farm |
v
|
bounce a cheque |
v
|
box the compass |
v
|
boy in the boat |
n
|
brace of shakes |
n
|
brave new world |
n
|
bucket of bolts |
n
|
buff the muffin |
v
|
burden of proof |
n
|
burn to a crisp |
v
|
bust one's butt |
v
|
buy someone off |
v
|
buy someone out |
v
|
by all accounts |
adv
|
by one's lights |
adv
|
call it a night |
v
|
car door handle |
n
|
carry water for |
v
|
carte de visite |
n
|
carved in stone |
adj
|
cashed up bogan |
n
|
cast one's vote |
v
|
cause of action |
n
|
change of heart |
n
|
change of state |
n
|
change of venue |
n
|
chase a rainbow |
v
|
cheese and rice |
int
|
cheval de frise |
n
|
chili con carne |
n
|
chili con queso |
n
|
chili sin carne |
n
|
chop and change |
v
|
clear the decks |
v
|
climb the walls |
v
|
code of conduct |
n
|
color by number |
n v
|
come down to us |
v
|
come to nothing |
v
|
comrade in arms |
n
|
cool one's jets |
v
|
corn on the cob |
n
|
cotton wool bud |
n
|
could care less |
v
|
coup de théâtre |
n
|
coureur de bois |
n
|
court of equity |
n
|
crap on a stick |
int
|
cream of tartar |
n
|
crème de cassis |
n
|
crème de menthe |
n
|
cross the aisle |
v
|
cross the floor |
v
|
cry blue murder |
v
|
cry like a baby |
v
|
cry out against |
v
|
Cuban red macaw |
n
|
cuff on the ear |
n
|
cut one's teeth |
v
|
cut the mustard |
v
|
cycle of fifths |
n
|
daft as a brush |
adj
|
day care center |
n
|
day in, day out |
adv
|
dead and buried |
adj
|
dead cat bounce |
n
|
dead man's hand |
n
|
dead on arrival |
adj
|
deep sky object |
n
|
deep square leg |
n
|
degree of glory |
n
|
den of iniquity |
n
|
deus ex machina |
n
|
dice with death |
v
|
do a number one |
v
|
dog in the hunt |
n
|
done and dusted |
adj
|
do one's utmost |
v
|
do's and don'ts |
n
|
dotted bar line |
n
|
double bar line |
n
|
double dog dare |
v
|
double gut shot |
n
|
double or quits |
n
|
drag one's feet |
v
|
dream come true |
n
|
dribs and drabs |
n
|
drink and drive |
v
|
drop like flies |
v
|
drop one's guts |
v
|
drop the f-bomb |
n
|
drop the gloves |
v
|
drunk as a lord |
adj
|
dum dum bullets |
n
|
dye in the wool |
v
|
earn one's keep |
v
|
Easter egg hunt |
n
|
Easter egg roll |
n
|
eat like a bird |
v
|
eat one's words |
v
|
eat one's young |
v
|
editor in chief |
n
|
egg somebody on |
v
|
empty the bench |
v
|
end of the line |
n
|
end of the road |
n
|
enfant de coeur |
n
|
esprit de corps |
n
|
estate for life |
n
|
every which way |
adv
|
exit stage left |
n v
|
ex proprio motu |
adv
|
eye of a needle |
n
|
façon de parler |
n
|
fair and square |
adv
|
falling in love |
n
|
farm the strike |
v
|
fast clear down |
n
|
fat of the land |
n
|
feast or famine |
n
|
feed the dragon |
v
|
feel one's oats |
v
|
fight in armour |
v
|
figure of merit |
n
|
find one's feet |
v
|
fire alarm horn |
n
|
fire and forget |
n
|
fire engine red |
adj n
|
first bite free |
n
|
first day cover |
n
|
fit as a fiddle |
adj
|
fit for purpose |
adj
|
fits and starts |
n
|
flap one's gums |
v
|
flesh and blood |
adj n
|
flight of fancy |
n
|
flowers of wine |
n
|
flow of emotion |
n
|
fluoro acid air |
n
|
flying jib boom |
n
|
fly on the wall |
n
|
fold one's tent |
v
|
fool to oneself |
v
|
force de frappe |
n
|
force of nature |
n
|
force with arms |
v
|
for fuck's sake |
adv
|
for Pete's sake |
adv
|
for pity's sake |
adv
|
for that matter |
adv
|
for the love of |
prep
|
for the present |
adv
|
for the sake of |
prep
|
for XYZ reasons |
adv
|
freak of nature |
n
|
free as in beer |
adj
|
freedom to roam |
n
|
free fatty acid |
n
|
free trade area |
n
|
from the get-go |
adv
|
front foot shot |
n
|
fudge the issue |
v
|
full of hot air |
adj
|
full of oneself |
adj
|
game the system |
v
|
gas and gaiters |
n
|
get a handle on |
v
|
get off lightly |
v
|
get out of here |
v int
|
get out of town |
int
|
get the drop on |
v
|
get the hang of |
v
|
get the picture |
v
|
get the wind up |
v
|
get up the yard |
int
|
giant wood rail |
n
|
gift of the gab |
n
|
give a bad name |
v
|
give a monkey's |
v
|
give it a whirl |
v
|
give it the gun |
v
|
give of oneself |
v
|
give the finger |
v
|
give the lie to |
v
|
glace de viande |
n
|
go by the board |
v
|
God of the gaps |
n
|
go down the pan |
v
|
go for a burton |
v
|
go for the gold |
v
|
Good King Henry |
n
|
goody two shoes |
n
|
go off at score |
v
|
go off the boil |
v
|
go so far as to |
v
|
go the distance |
v
|
go through hell |
v
|
go through with |
v
|
got it going on |
v
|
go with someone |
v
|
grasp at straws |
v
|
grass mud horse |
n
|
green with envy |
adj
|
grind to a halt |
v
|
guest of honour |
n
|
guinea hen weed |
n
|
hair of the dog |
n
|
hang out to dry |
v
|
happy as a clam |
adj
|
happy as a lark |
adj
|
hard disk drive |
n
|
hard of hearing |
adj
|
have a crack at |
v
|
have a look-see |
v
|
have an eye for |
v
|
have a way with |
v
|
have the run of |
v
|
have to do with |
v
|
have truck with |
v
|
head over heels |
adv
|
hearth and home |
n
|
heart of hearts |
n
|
hex head wrench |
n
|
the hell out of |
adv
|
high and mighty |
adj n
|
high on the hog |
adv
|
hit the ceiling |
v
|
hit the jackpot |
v
|
home sweet home |
n
|
hook someone up |
v
|
horny goat weed |
n
|
hot diggety dog |
int
|
ice cream maker |
n
|
ice cream truck |
n
|
if, as and when |
adv
|
in a family way |
adj adv
|
in for the kill |
adv
|
in good spirits |
adv
|
in high dudgeon |
adv
|
in high spirits |
adv
|
in one's armour |
adj
|
in one's pocket |
adj
|
in pari materia |
adv
|
in short supply |
adj
|
in the ballpark |
adj
|
in the doghouse |
adj
|
in the hospital |
adj
|
in the hot seat |
adv
|
in the light of |
prep
|
in the long run |
adv
|
in the thick of |
prep
|
it's about time |
int
|
Jedi mind trick |
n
|
Jekyll and Hyde |
n
|
je ne sais quoi |
n
|
Jesus H. Christ |
int
|
jump the lights |
v
|
keen as mustard |
adj
|
keep an eye out |
v
|
keep one's cool |
v
|
keep one's head |
v
|
kernel of truth |
n
|
Kerr black hole |
n
|
kick some tires |
v
|
kick the bucket |
v
|
land down under |
n
|
law of averages |
n
|
lay a finger on |
v
|
learn the ropes |
v
|
less than three |
v
|
lieu de mémoire |
n
|
light bulb joke |
n
|
line and length |
n
|
line of centers |
n
|
live in poverty |
v
|
loaded for bear |
adj
|
locust bean gum |
n
|
long row to hoe |
n
|
look forward to |
v
|
Lord be praised |
int
|
Lord of Misrule |
n
|
lose oneself in |
v
|
lose one's head |
v
|
lose one's mind |
v
|
lose one's shit |
v
|
low back merger |
n
|
low Earth orbit |
n
|
lower leaf zone |
n
|
mad as a hatter |
adj
|
mad cow disease |
n
|
maiden of honor |
n
|
make a decision |
v
|
make a go of it |
v
|
make it hot for |
v
|
make the rounds |
v
|
make tracks for |
v
|
margin of error |
n
|
Mary Bell order |
n
|
matron of honor |
n
|
meals on wheels |
n
|
meaning of life |
n
|
meet one's doom |
v
|
member of staff |
n
|
mend one's pace |
v
|
mend one's ways |
v
|
mess of pottage |
n
|
mild and bitter |
n
|
minute of angle |
n
|
mode of thought |
n
|
moment of force |
n
|
moment of truth |
n
|
moo goo gai pan |
n
|
moon on a stick |
n
|
Moreton Bay bug |
n
|
move one's body |
v
|
muriate of soda |
n
|
my sainted aunt |
int
|
needless to say |
adv
|
New High German |
n
|
New World Order |
n
|
New York minute |
n
|
New York reload |
n
|
next to nothing |
adv
|
nickel and dime |
adj v n
|
nine day wonder |
n
|
nineteen oh one |
n
|
nineteen oh six |
n
|
nineteen oh two |
n
|
nitrate of soda |
n
|
node of Ranvier |
n
|
no great shakes |
adj
|
no holds barred |
adj
|
north and south |
n
|
not have a bean |
v
|
nugget of truth |
n
|
odd and curious |
adj
|
offer the light |
v
|
off one's chump |
adj
|
oh dark hundred |
n
|
old age pension |
n
|
old boy network |
n
|
old college try |
n
|
old wives' tale |
n
|
on a shoestring |
adv
|
once in a while |
adv
|
one hundred one |
num
|
only in America |
adv
|
on one's uppers |
adj
|
on the contrary |
adv
|
on the down-low |
adv
|
on the heels of |
prep
|
on the one hand |
adv
|
on the qui vive |
adv
|
on the spectrum |
adj
|
open air museum |
n
|
open floor plan |
n
|
open half space |
n
|
open the attack |
v
|
open the kimono |
v
|
the other place |
n
|
out of business |
adj
|
out of practice |
adj
|
out of the blue |
adv
|
out of the loop |
adj
|
out of thin air |
adv
|
outside the box |
adj
|
over one's head |
adj
|
over the wicket |
adv
|
pain in the ass |
n
|
pain in the bum |
n
|
paint the wagon |
v
|
pair of glasses |
n
|
part and parcel |
n
|
passage of time |
n
|
pass the parcel |
n
|
patience of Job |
n
|
pat on the back |
n
|
pay as you earn |
n
|
pay the fiddler |
v
|
pay the freight |
v
|
pay the penalty |
v
|
peace and quiet |
n
|
peak flow meter |
n
|
pearl of wisdom |
n
|
pelt of the dog |
n
|
person of color |
n
|
a piece of cake |
n
|
pick one's nose |
v
|
pick up the tab |
v
|
pistols at dawn |
n int
|
play the ponies |
v
|
plead the fifth |
v
|
plead the Fifth |
v
|
plug the runner |
v
|
police car blue |
n adj
|
pop one's clogs |
v
|
pound the table |
v
|
praise the Lord |
int
|
press the flesh |
v
|
print on demand |
n
|
prisoner of war |
n adj
|
profit and loss |
n
|
propose a toast |
v
|
prop up the bar |
v
|
pull a fast one |
v
|
pull the string |
v
|
pure and simple |
adj
|
push one's luck |
v
|
put a damper on |
v
|
put a lid on it |
v
|
put out feelers |
v
|
put the boot in |
v
|
put the make on |
v
|
put the wind up |
v
|
put to the test |
v
|
queen of beasts |
n
|
queen of hearts |
n
|
queen of spades |
n
|
quit claim deed |
n
|
quoi ci quoi ça |
int
|
rabbit ear mite |
n
|
race car driver |
n
|
rack and pinion |
n
|
red circle rate |
n
|
red velvet cake |
n
|
reign of terror |
n
|
retire the side |
v
|
rhyme or reason |
n
|
ride one's luck |
v
|
right to choose |
n
|
ring one's bell |
v
|
rite of passage |
n
|
room for a pony |
n
|
root beer float |
n
|
rough and ready |
adj
|
round the clock |
adv
|
round the twist |
adj
|
royal red prawn |
n
|
rub elbows with |
v
|
rule the school |
v
|
run a red light |
v
|
run around with |
v
|
salt and pepper |
adj
|
salut des armes |
n
|
scared to death |
adj
|
screw the pooch |
v
|
scrimp and save |
v
|
second new ball |
n
|
seeing eye ball |
n
|
see someone out |
v
|
sell one's soul |
v
|
sense of humour |
n
|
seven card stud |
n
|
shake one's ass |
v
|
sharp as a tack |
adj
|
shed light upon |
v
|
shift his tides |
v
|
shit for brains |
n
|
shoot the boots |
v
|
shot in the arm |
n
|
shut one's face |
v
|
six of the best |
n
|
sixty cycle hum |
n
|
slap and tickle |
n
|
sleight of hand |
n
|
slip of the pen |
n
|
slow as a snail |
adj
|
smash the stack |
v
|
soak the runner |
v
|
solid as a rock |
adj
|
sooner or later |
adv
|
sound as a bell |
adj
|
spare tire well |
n
|
spare tyre well |
n
|
spill the beans |
v
|
spin the bottle |
n
|
spirits of wine |
n
|
split the house |
v
|
stand to reason |
v
|
start by saying |
v
|
state of matter |
n
|
status quo ante |
n
|
stay the course |
v
|
steak au poivre |
n
|
St. Elmo's fire |
n
|
stiff upper lip |
n
|
stone the crows |
int
|
stop loss order |
n
|
stop the lights |
int
|
strap on a pair |
v
|
strike it lucky |
v
|
strong as an ox |
adj
|
sturm and drang |
n
|
sulfate of soda |
n
|
sulfite of soda |
n
|
sure of oneself |
adj
|
sweep the board |
v
|
sweeten the pot |
v
|
swim the Thames |
v
|
syrup of ipecac |
n
|
take a breather |
v
|
take a crack at |
v
|
take a load off |
v
|
take a shine to |
v
|
take delight in |
v
|
take issue with |
v
|
take it from me |
v
|
take lying down |
v
|
take one's time |
v
|
take the mickey |
v
|
take the plunge |
v
|
talk in circles |
v
|
tar and feather |
v
|
tea and toaster |
n
|
term of address |
n
|
test the waters |
v
|
theory of games |
n
|
the thing of it |
n
|
thick of things |
n
|
Third World War |
n
|
three card brag |
n
|
three of a kind |
n
|
tight as a tick |
adj
|
time after time |
adv
|
time and a half |
n
|
time of arrival |
n
|
tipping it down |
v
|
tip wage credit |
n
|
to my knowledge |
adv
|
too big to fail |
adj
|
too hot to hold |
adj
|
Too Many Mouths |
n
|
to one's liking |
adj
|
top dead center |
n
|
top of the hour |
n
|
top of the line |
adj
|
top of the shop |
n
|
to the power of |
prep
|
towers of Hanoi |
n
|
Toy Fox Terrier |
n
|
track and field |
n
|
trial and error |
n
|
trial by ordeal |
n
|
triple dog dare |
v
|
turn a deaf ear |
v
|
turn one's back |
v
|
turn the corner |
v
|
turn the tables |
v
|
turn to custard |
v
|
two second rule |
n
|
under one's hat |
adj
|
under the knife |
adj adv
|
under the radar |
adv
|
under the table |
adj adv
|
unit of measure |
n
|
up one's sleeve |
adv
|
upper leaf zone |
n
|
up to something |
adj
|
valley of death |
n
|
value added tax |
n
|
vers de societe |
n
|
vitriol of Mars |
n
|
voice call sign |
n
|
vow of chastity |
n
|
washing of feet |
n
|
wattle and daub |
n
|
wee small hours |
n
|
West Nile fever |
n
|
West Nile virus |
n
|
where it counts |
adv
|
with both hands |
adv
|
within ames ace |
adv
|
within the pale |
adv
|
without a doubt |
adv
|
with respect to |
prep
|
work of fiction |
n
|
yabba dabba doo |
int
|
year of the pig |
n
|
yield the ghost |
v
|
above the fold |
adj
|
above the salt |
adj
|
acid of apples |
n
|
Adam and Steve |
n
|
ad valorem tax |
n
|
after the fact |
adv
|
age of consent |
n
|
air kerma rate |
n
|
all and sundry |
n
|
all decked out |
adj
|
all over again |
adv
|
all systems go |
int
|
angel of death |
n
|
an apple a day |
n
|
apple of Sodom |
n
|
as all get-out |
adv
|
at first blush |
adv
|
attar of roses |
n
|
back and forth |
adv n
|
back foot shot |
n
|
back o' Bourke |
n
|
back of beyond |
n
|
back to basics |
adv n
|
back to nature |
adj
|
bag of antlers |
n
|
bag of rations |
n
|
bag valve mask |
n
|
ball and chain |
n
|
bang to rights |
adj v
|
base over apex |
adv
|
bat an eyelash |
v
|
bat a thousand |
v
|
bear the scars |
v
|
bees and honey |
n
|
behind the arc |
adv
|
behind the bit |
adj
|
believe you me |
adv
|
below the belt |
adj
|
below the fold |
adj
|
bend the truth |
v
|
big O notation |
n
|
bill of credit |
n
|
bill of health |
n
|
bill of lading |
n
|
bill of rights |
n
|
Billy no mates |
n
|
bind on pickup |
adj v
|
birds and bees |
n
|
bish bash bosh |
int
|
bit of alright |
n
|
bit of crumpet |
n
|
black and blue |
adj
|
Black and Tans |
n
|
blade of grass |
n
|
blah blah blah |
int
|
bleed to death |
v
|
blind as a bat |
adj
|
block of flats |
n
|
blow off steam |
v
|
blow one's top |
v
|
blue book exam |
n
|
blues and twos |
n
|
boogie on down |
v
|
born in a barn |
adj
|
bounce a check |
v
|
bow and scrape |
v
|
box on the ear |
n
|
break the bank |
v
|
break the buck |
v
|
break the seal |
v
|
brick by brick |
adv
|
bring to light |
v
|
bump and grind |
n v
|
bunch of fives |
n
|
bust one's ass |
v
|
butter of zinc |
n
|
by a long shot |
adv
|
by the numbers |
adv
|
call of nature |
n
|
call the shots |
v
|
call to prayer |
n
|
can do without |
v
|
cap it all off |
v
|
Carré de l'Est |
n
|
cast out nines |
v
|
catch sight of |
v
|
catch some z's |
v
|
center of lift |
n
|
centre of lift |
n
|
centre of mass |
n
|
chain of title |
n
|
change of life |
n
|
cheap as chips |
adj
|
chef de partie |
n
|
Chief of Party |
n
|
chief of staff |
n
|
chief of state |
n
|
choke the luff |
v
|
City of London |
n
|
clean and jerk |
n
|
close the face |
v
|
cloud on title |
n
|
code of honour |
n
|
come a cropper |
v
|
come down with |
v
|
come to a head |
v
|
come to nought |
v
|
cook the books |
v
|
copy and paste |
v
|
cost of living |
n
|
cost the earth |
v
|
coup de maitre |
n
|
court poor box |
n
|
crash and burn |
v
|
crème de cacao |
n
|
crêpe de chine |
n
|
crêpe de Chine |
n
|
crepe de Chine |
n
|
cross my heart |
adv
|
cross the line |
v
|
curds and whey |
n
|
cut the cheese |
v
|
dammit to hell |
int
|
damn and blast |
int
|
date rape drug |
n
|
dead as a dodo |
adj
|
Dead Sea apple |
n
|
dead to rights |
adv
|
dea ex machina |
n
|
de haut en bas |
adv
|
depth of field |
n
|
design to cost |
n
|
a dime's worth |
n
|
dip a toe into |
v
|
do a number on |
v
|
do a slow burn |
v
|
Doctor of Arts |
n
|
dodge a bullet |
v
|
do it yourself |
n
|
don't go there |
int
|
do one's thing |
v
|
do the honours |
v
|
do unto others |
v
|
down the banks |
n adv
|
down the drain |
adv
|
down the hatch |
adv
|
down the tubes |
adv
|
drag the chain |
v
|
draw a bead on |
v
|
drop a bollock |
v
|
drug of choice |
n
|
drunk as Chloe |
adj
|
dry one's eyes |
v
|
duck and cover |
v
|
dulce de leche |
n
|
each and every |
determiner
|
eat humble pie |
v
|
eat like a pig |
v
|
elixir of life |
n
|
end of terrace |
n adj
|
estate in land |
n
|
every man Jack |
pronoun
|
every so often |
adv
|
extra base hit |
n
|
eye for an eye |
n
|
face the facts |
v
|
face the music |
v
|
faint of heart |
adj n
|
fall back upon |
v
|
fall of wicket |
n
|
fast yellow AB |
n
|
faute de mieux |
adv
|
feed the meter |
v
|
feed the troll |
v
|
feel sorry for |
v
|
fend and prove |
v
|
fever and ague |
n
|
field of force |
n
|
field of honor |
n
|
field of study |
n
|
fight the tape |
v
|
first aid kits |
n
|
fish and chips |
n
|
fit to be tied |
adj
|
five card stud |
n
|
flick the bean |
v
|
flip one's lid |
v
|
flip one's wig |
v
|
foot and mouth |
n
|
force of habit |
n
|
for God's sake |
int
|
for the asking |
adv
|
for the record |
adj
|
four of a kind |
n
|
free as a bird |
adj
|
free cash flow |
n
|
free of charge |
adj adv
|
friend of mine |
n
|
friend of ours |
n
|
front of house |
n
|
gagging for it |
adj
|
game of chance |
n
|
game of gotcha |
n
|
get in the way |
v
|
get on with it |
v int
|
get outta here |
int
|
get stuck into |
v
|
get through to |
v
|
get with child |
v
|
girl next door |
n
|
give a blowjob |
v
|
give it a shot |
v
|
give it up for |
v
|
given her head |
v
|
give some skin |
v
|
give the elbow |
v
|
give two hoots |
v
|
go all the way |
v
|
go to bed with |
v
|
go to the dogs |
v
|
go to the wall |
v
|
go up in smoke |
v
|
grab some pine |
v
|
great grey owl |
n
|
Hand of Fatima |
n
|
Hand of Miriam |
n
|
hand over fist |
adv
|
happy as Larry |
adj
|
haul his ashes |
v
|
have it coming |
v
|
have it in for |
v
|
have one's way |
v
|
have the blues |
v
|
have the floor |
v
|
heads or tails |
n
|
heart of glass |
n
|
heart to heart |
n adj
|
hell and tommy |
int
|
hell in a cell |
n
|
hell on wheels |
n
|
here and there |
adv
|
hex head screw |
n
|
high as a kite |
adj
|
hip hip hooray |
int
|
hit a home run |
v
|
hit the bottle |
v
|
hit the bricks |
v
|
hold one's own |
v
|
hold the phone |
int v
|
Hong Kong foot |
n
|
horn of plenty |
n
|
hors de combat |
adj
|
horse and cart |
n
|
house of cards |
n
|
House of Lords |
n
|
hybrid hot tub |
n
|
ice cream cone |
n
|
ice cream soda |
n
|
if and only if |
conj
|
in a pig's eye |
adv
|
include me out |
v
|
India pale ale |
n
|
India Pale Ale |
n
|
in fine fettle |
adj
|
in hot pursuit |
adv
|
in its infancy |
adv
|
in one sitting |
adv
|
in one's sight |
adv
|
in one's stead |
adv
|
in other words |
adv
|
in relation to |
prep
|
in short order |
adv
|
in the eyes of |
prep
|
in the face of |
prep
|
in the gristle |
adj
|
in the running |
adj
|
in the wake of |
prep
|
I should cocoa |
int
|
J. Arthur Rank |
n
|
jack of hearts |
n
|
jack of spades |
n
|
jelly roll pan |
n
|
John Q. Public |
n
|
jump the queue |
v
|
jump the shark |
v
|
just like that |
adv
|
keep a lookout |
v
|
keep an eye on |
v
|
keep away from |
v
|
kettle of fish |
n
|
kick the habit |
v
|
kick the tires |
v
|
kick up a fuss |
v
|
king of beasts |
n
|
king of hearts |
n
|
king of spades |
n
|
know the score |
v
|
learn by heart |
v
|
leave for dead |
v
|
left and right |
adv
|
lend itself to |
v
|
lest we forget |
int
|
let oneself go |
v
|
like hot cakes |
adv
|
limb from limb |
adv
|
line of battle |
n
|
line of beauty |
n
|
line of credit |
n
|
live the dream |
v
|
lose one's rag |
v
|
lost and found |
n
|
lost for words |
adj
|
lower the boom |
v
|
mac 'n' cheese |
n
|
maid of honour |
n
|
make a hash of |
v
|
make a killing |
v
|
make a meal of |
v
|
make a mistake |
v
|
make an effort |
v
|
make away with |
v
|
make ends meet |
v
|
make it snappy |
v
|
make old bones |
v
|
make one's way |
v
|
make the grade |
v
|
man about town |
n
|
man of letters |
n
|
mark to market |
v
|
Master of Arts |
n
|
matter of fact |
n
|
mean free path |
n
|
mean solar day |
n
|
ménage à trois |
n
|
mind the store |
v
|
min min lights |
n
|
miss the point |
v
|
name and shame |
v
|
neon glow lamp |
n
|
never you mind |
int
|
new jack swing |
n
|
New Year's Day |
n
|
night soil man |
n
|
nip in the bud |
v
|
no matter what |
pronoun adv
|
not a patch on |
adj
|
not equal sign |
n
|
nothing to see |
n
|
not to mention |
conj
|
nuts and bolts |
n
|
off one's face |
adj
|
off one's game |
adj adv
|
off the charts |
adv
|
off the ground |
adj
|
off the record |
adv
|
of the essence |
adj
|
oggy oggy oggy |
int
|
oh dark thirty |
n
|
oil of mirbane |
n
|
oil of vitriol |
n
|
old boys' club |
n
|
on bended knee |
adv
|
on deck circle |
n
|
one eighty out |
adj
|
one fell swoop |
n
|
on one's hands |
adj
|
on one's watch |
adv
|
on the face of |
adv
|
on the lookout |
adj
|
on the warpath |
adj
|
on top of that |
adv
|
organ of state |
n
|
out of context |
adv
|
out of control |
adj
|
out of fashion |
adj
|
out of nowhere |
adv
|
out of service |
adj
|
out of the way |
adj
|
out of wedlock |
adv
|
out the window |
adj adv
|
over and above |
adj
|
over and under |
n
|
paglia e fieno |
n
|
part of speech |
n
|
pay one's dues |
v
|
person of size |
n
|
piece of eight |
n
|
piece of paper |
n
|
pie in the sky |
n
|
ping pong ball |
n
|
ping pong show |
n
|
piss up a rope |
v
|
pitch and putt |
n
|
place an order |
v
|
plates of meat |
n
|
play it by ear |
v
|
play Old Harry |
v
|
play the field |
v
|
play with fire |
v
|
point of order |
n
|
point of pride |
n
|
point the bone |
v
|
polar bear dip |
n
|
pop the cherry |
v
|
pork and beans |
n
|
post oak bluff |
n
|
pound of flesh |
n
|
powers that be |
n
|
pride of place |
n
|
proxy in blank |
n
|
pull my finger |
v
|
pull up stumps |
v
|
Punch and Judy |
n
|
puppy dog eyes |
n
|
put down roots |
v
|
put on the dog |
v
|
put the bee on |
v
|
queen of clubs |
n
|
Queen of Sheba |
n
|
rack and snail |
n
|
radial arm saw |
n
|
rags to riches |
n
|
Ramos gin fizz |
n
|
red blood cell |
n
|
red letter day |
n
|
red letter law |
n
|
red yeast rice |
n
|
ride the rails |
v
|
right and left |
adv
|
right of entry |
n
|
rob the cradle |
v
|
rock the house |
v
|
roll in wealth |
v
|
room and board |
n
|
round the bend |
adj
|
round the Horn |
v
|
rub up against |
v
|
rule the roost |
v
|
run for office |
v
|
run like a top |
v
|
run up against |
v
|
safe and sound |
adj
|
safe as houses |
adj
|
salt dough map |
n
|
same old story |
n
|
Santa Ana wind |
n
|
sea whip coral |
n
|
second to none |
adj n
|
see eye to eye |
v
|
sell a bargain |
v
|
sense of craft |
n
|
sex on a stick |
n
|
shake and bake |
n adj
|
shark fin soup |
n
|
sheet of paper |
n
|
shoot the bull |
v
|
shoot the moon |
v
|
shoot the shit |
v
|
short on looks |
adj
|
shuck and jive |
v n
|
sick and tired |
adj
|
sigh of relief |
n
|
six feet under |
adj
|
skin and bones |
n
|
slash and burn |
adj n v
|
slice and dice |
v
|
Slip Slop Slap |
n
|
smash and grab |
n
|
smell the barn |
v
|
snatch and run |
n
|
son et lumière |
n
|
song and dance |
n
|
son of a bitch |
n
|
son of a whore |
n
|
soon to follow |
adj
|
speed of light |
n
|
speed of sound |
n
|
spirit of salt |
n
|
spirit of wine |
n
|
spit the dummy |
v
|
spring to mind |
v
|
stand a chance |
v
|
stap my vitals |
int
|
state of being |
adj n
|
stay the night |
v
|
steal a glance |
v
|
step on a duck |
v
|
step on a rake |
v
|
St John's wort |
n
|
stoop and roop |
adv
|
stop on a dime |
v
|
store of value |
n
|
stroke of work |
n
|
style of cause |
n
|
suffice to say |
adv
|
suicide by cop |
n
|
suit of armour |
n
|
sulphur of ivy |
n
|
sweet as a nut |
adj
|
sweet fuck all |
n adj
|
sweet gum tree |
n
|
swim the Tiber |
v
|
swing the lead |
v
|
take a bead on |
v
|
take a licking |
v
|
take a picture |
v
|
take a stab at |
v
|
take away from |
v
|
take it out on |
v
|
take the field |
v
|
take the fifth |
v
|
take the reins |
v
|
take the stand |
v
|
take the wheel |
v
|
take to pieces |
v
|
terminus a quo |
n
|
test tube baby |
n
|
thanks a bunch |
int
|
that is to say |
adv
|
that's just me |
int
|
theater of war |
n
|
there and back |
adv
|
thick and thin |
n
|
thin as a rake |
adj
|
three wise men |
n
|
throw a sickie |
v
|
throw a wobbly |
v
|
tip of the hat |
n
|
tip one's hand |
v
|
tip the scales |
v
|
tool of choice |
n
|
tooth and nail |
adv
|
to some extent |
adv
|
to the gunnels |
adv
|
to the tune of |
adj
|
tower of Babel |
n
|
Tower of Babel |
proper n
|
tree of heaven |
n
|
trick or treat |
int
|
tried and true |
adj
|
try one's hand |
v
|
turn of events |
n
|
turn of phrase |
n
|
turn on a dime |
v
|
twice as small |
adj
|
two fat ladies |
n
|
under the pump |
adv
|
under the wire |
adv
|
under the yoke |
adj adv
|
the upper hand |
n
|
up to standard |
adj
|
use one's head |
v
|
use one's loaf |
v
|
US survey acre |
n
|
US survey foot |
n
|
Van Allen belt |
n
|
victory at sea |
n
|
viola da gamba |
n
|
vitamin A acid |
n
|
vote of thanks |
n
|
vow of poverty |
n
|
vow of silence |
n
|
walk away from |
v
|
walk the plank |
v
|
waste of space |
n
|
watch your six |
v
|
a whole nother |
determiner
|
whack the illy |
v
|
what the Devil |
int
|
wheel and axle |
n
|
wheel and deal |
v
|
wipe the floor |
v
|
with open arms |
adv
|
with regard to |
prep
|
the world over |
adv
|
word of finger |
n
|
word of honour |
n
|
work the crowd |
v
|
worse for wear |
adj
|
wrong side out |
adj
|
zone of action |
n
|
above the law |
adj
|
ace of hearts |
n
|
ace of spades |
n
|
acid of amber |
n
|
acid of lemon |
n
|
acid of sugar |
n
|
act one's age |
v
|
ahead of time |
adv
|
all over with |
adj
|
all that jazz |
n
|
all the while |
conj
|
all very well |
adj
|
any old thing |
pronoun
|
apple of love |
n
|
arm and a leg |
n
|
arrow of time |
n
|
arse over tit |
adv
|
ashes of rose |
n
|
as it happens |
adv
|
as opposed to |
prep
|
at loose ends |
adj
|
at peace with |
prep
|
attack au fer |
n
|
at the double |
adv
|
at the moment |
adv
|
baby on board |
n
|
back to front |
adv adj
|
bang on about |
v
|
bank of issue |
n
|
bat an eyelid |
v
|
battle it out |
v
|
bear off from |
v
|
beast of prey |
n
|
beck and call |
n
|
bed and board |
n
|
beg to differ |
v
|
be sold a pup |
v
|
best of breed |
n
|
bête de scène |
n
|
be up against |
v
|
bill of costs |
n
|
bill of entry |
n
|
bill of goods |
n
|
bill of sight |
n
|
bill of store |
n
|
bind on equip |
adj v
|
bite the dust |
v
|
bits and bobs |
n
|
the big sleep |
n
|
black and tan |
n
|
Black and Tan |
n
|
black as coal |
adj
|
blaze a trail |
v
|
blow a gasket |
v
|
body of water |
n
|
bond for deed |
n
|
boom and bust |
n
|
bow and arrow |
n
|
bowl a googly |
v
|
boy next door |
n
|
break a sweat |
v
|
break one off |
v
|
break the ice |
v
|
bring it weak |
v
|
bring to heel |
v
|
bring to mind |
v
|
bundle of His |
n
|
bundle of joy |
n
|
bury the lead |
v
|
bury the lede |
v
|
bust ass cold |
adj
|
busy as a bee |
adj
|
butter of tin |
n
|
by your leave |
adv n
|
call it a day |
v
|
call it quits |
v
|
call the ball |
v
|
call to order |
v
|
car boot sale |
n
|
Carry On film |
n
|
carry the bat |
v
|
carry the can |
v
|
case in point |
n
|
cat and mouse |
n
|
catch big air |
v
|
catch some zs |
v
|
cheek by jowl |
adv
|
chemin de fer |
n
|
chuck it down |
v
|
claim to fame |
n
|
clair de lune |
n adj
|
clamp down on |
v
|
clear the air |
v
|
close of play |
n
|
close to home |
adv
|
close up shop |
v
|
come in handy |
v
|
come out with |
v
|
come the acid |
v
|
come to grief |
v
|
come to grips |
v
|
come to Jesus |
v
|
come to light |
v
|
come to terms |
v
|
come what may |
adv
|
coming of age |
n
|
comme il faut |
adj
|
commit a bill |
v
|
could do with |
v
|
coup de grâce |
n
|
crack down on |
v
|
crack of dawn |
n
|
crock of shit |
n
|
cross of gold |
n
|
cry the blues |
v
|
cup of coffee |
n
|
cut and dried |
n
|
cut and paste |
v
|
cut one loose |
v
|
date of birth |
n
|
day and night |
adv n
|
day for night |
n adv
|
dead of night |
n
|
dead or alive |
adj
|
deaf and dumb |
adj n
|
deep blue sea |
n proper
|
dine at the Y |
v
|
dirty old man |
n
|
do the dishes |
v
|
do the honors |
v
|
do the rounds |
v
|
dots per inch |
n
|
drag and drop |
n
|
draw the line |
v
|
dress to kill |
v
|
drop the ball |
v
|
drop the writ |
v
|
drum and bass |
n
|
east by north |
n
|
east by south |
n
|
eat my shorts |
int
|
eat one's hat |
v
|
eff and blind |
v
|
ex post facto |
adj
|
facts of life |
n
|
fade to black |
v
|
fade to white |
v
|
fake the funk |
v
|
feel the burn |
v
|
feel the heat |
v
|
fetus in fetu |
n
|
field of fire |
n
|
field of view |
n
|
fill the bill |
v
|
fin de siècle |
adj
|
first aid kit |
n
|
flip the bird |
v
|
for ever more |
adv
|
for one thing |
adv
|
for the birds |
adj
|
for the nonce |
adv
|
frame of mind |
n
|
free and easy |
adj
|
free on board |
adj
|
Free On Board |
adj
|
frog and toad |
n
|
full of beans |
adj
|
fun and games |
n
|
game of skill |
n
|
get a jump on |
v
|
get a load of |
v
|
get a move on |
v
|
get around to |
v
|
get away with |
v
|
get cold feet |
v
|
get down with |
v
|
get over with |
v
|
get the drift |
v
|
get the elbow |
v
|
get the knack |
v
|
get the point |
v
|
gild the lily |
v
|
gin and tonic |
n
|
give and take |
n
|
give the boot |
v
|
give what for |
v
|
go along with |
v
|
God bless you |
int
|
God in heaven |
int
|
go fly a kite |
v
|
go for a song |
v
|
go off on one |
v
|
goo goo ga ga |
int
|
go the way of |
v
|
go to Canossa |
v
|
go to Halifax |
v
|
go to the mat |
v
|
go up against |
v
|
grain of salt |
n
|
guilty as sin |
adj
|
half and half |
adj adv n
|
hall of shame |
n
|
hand and foot |
n
|
hand in glove |
adv
|
hang the moon |
v
|
hard as nails |
adj
|
hardy har har |
int
|
have it large |
v
|
head of state |
n
|
heart of gold |
n
|
hell on earth |
n
|
hex head bolt |
n
|
hide and seek |
n
|
hide nor hair |
n
|
hill of beans |
n
|
hit the books |
v
|
hit the rocks |
v
|
hit the trail |
v
|
hold a candle |
v
|
hold a grudge |
v
|
hold the fort |
v
|
honest to God |
adv adj
|
honey do list |
n
|
hop a freight |
v
|
hot and heavy |
adj adv
|
hot cross bun |
n
|
hot iron test |
n
|
hot melt glue |
n
|
hunt and peck |
n v
|
ice cream bar |
n
|
ideal gas law |
n
|
ides of March |
n
|
I don't think |
int
|
in advance of |
prep
|
in a nutshell |
adv
|
in cold blood |
adv
|
in due course |
adv
|
in full swing |
adj
|
in God's name |
adv
|
in good hands |
adv
|
in harm's way |
adv
|
in medias res |
adv adj
|
in my opinion |
adv
|
in one's cups |
adj
|
in one's eyes |
adv
|
in one's face |
prep
|
in one's time |
adv
|
in order that |
conj
|
in the closet |
adj
|
in the future |
adv
|
in the groove |
adj
|
in the hopper |
adj
|
in the making |
adj
|
in the offing |
adj
|
in the sticks |
adv
|
in the toilet |
adj
|
into thin air |
adv
|
in two shakes |
adv
|
jack of clubs |
n
|
jaws of death |
n
|
Jew by choice |
n
|
joie de vivre |
n
|
join the club |
int
|
just a minute |
n int
|
just a second |
n int
|
just the same |
adv
|
keep a lid on |
v
|
killer T cell |
n
|
king of clubs |
n
|
kiss and ride |
n
|
kiss and tell |
v
|
kiss of death |
n
|
kith and kine |
n
|
knock on wood |
v
|
lab on a chip |
n
|
labor of love |
n
|
lady or tiger |
n
|
lap of luxury |
n
|
law and order |
n
|
lean and mean |
adj
|
leap of faith |
n
|
learn to play |
v
|
life and limb |
n
|
life of Riley |
n
|
lift a finger |
v
|
line of force |
n
|
line of march |
n
|
line of nodes |
n
|
line of sight |
n
|
lo and behold |
int
|
lock and load |
v
|
look and feel |
n
|
loop the loop |
v
|
lose the plot |
v
|
made in China |
adj
|
made in Japan |
adj
|
maid of honor |
n
|
make a living |
v
|
make a muscle |
v
|
make an offer |
v
|
make a splash |
v
|
make light of |
v
|
make off with |
v
|
make or break |
v
|
map of Tassie |
n
|
mark to model |
n v
|
marry come up |
int
|
minute of arc |
n
|
mise en abyme |
n
|
mise en place |
n
|
mise en scène |
n
|
miss the boat |
v
|
miss the mark |
v
|
mists of time |
n
|
mix and match |
v
|
more and more |
adv
|
Mother of God |
n
|
Mutt and Jeff |
n adj
|
my giddy aunt |
int
|
neck and crop |
adv
|
neck and neck |
adj
|
ne plus ultra |
n
|
net call sign |
n
|
never say die |
int
|
New Age music |
n
|
new car smell |
n
|
nice and easy |
adj adv
|
a notch above |
adj
|
no man's land |
n
|
nom de guerre |
n
|
none the less |
adv
|
north by east |
n
|
north by west |
n
|
not all there |
adj
|
not a sausage |
n
|
nothing to it |
n
|
null and void |
adj
|
nunc pro tunc |
n
|
odds and ends |
n
|
of all people |
adj
|
off one's dot |
adv
|
off one's nut |
adj
|
off the books |
adj
|
off the chain |
adj
|
off the clock |
adj
|
off the radar |
adj
|
off the rails |
adv
|
off the wagon |
adv
|
on account of |
prep conj
|
on a par with |
prep
|
on a sixpence |
adv
|
on cloud nine |
adj
|
one and one's |
int
|
one at a time |
adv
|
one of a kind |
n
|
on its merits |
adv
|
on one's feet |
adv
|
on one's head |
adj
|
on one's mind |
adj
|
on one's toes |
adj
|
on the bounce |
adj
|
on the bubble |
adj
|
on the button |
adv
|
on the carpet |
adj adv
|
on the double |
adv
|
on the ground |
adj
|
on the ladder |
adj
|
on the market |
adj
|
on the record |
adj adv
|
on the square |
adj
|
on the street |
adv
|
on the uptake |
adv
|
on your marks |
int
|
open the face |
v
|
the other day |
adv
|
out and about |
adj
|
out of bounds |
adj adv n
|
out of breath |
adj
|
out of kilter |
adv
|
out of pocket |
adv adj
|
out the wazoo |
adj
|
over a barrel |
adj
|
over and over |
adv
|
over the edge |
adj
|
over the hill |
adj
|
over the moon |
adj
|
pair of pants |
n
|
pair of specs |
n
|
park and ride |
n
|
pass the buck |
v
|
pass the time |
v
|
pay the bills |
v
|
pay the piper |
v
|
peace of mind |
n
|
peas and rice |
int
|
pick and roll |
n
|
pick up speed |
v
|
piece of cake |
n
|
piece of piss |
n
|
piece of shit |
n
|
piece of work |
n
|
pig in a poke |
n
|
pinch of salt |
n
|
piss and moan |
v
|
play for love |
v
|
play on words |
n
|
play the fool |
v
|
plug and play |
n
|
point in time |
n
|
point of sail |
n
|
point of sale |
n
|
point of view |
n
|
pop a wheelie |
v
|
prime of life |
n
|
pros and cons |
n
|
pull the plug |
v
|
pull up a pew |
v
|
pump and dump |
n
|
put an end to |
v
|
put a stop to |
v
|
put on weight |
v
|
rain or shine |
adv
|
raise a stink |
v
|
raise the bar |
v
|
rank and file |
n
|
rate of climb |
n
|
red cunt hair |
n
|
red face test |
n
|
rest his soul |
int
|
rest in peace |
v
|
ride the pine |
v
|
ride the wave |
v
|
right as rain |
adj
|
right to life |
n
|
right to roam |
n
|
ring of steel |
n
|
ring of truth |
n
|
rip to shreds |
v
|
rise over run |
n
|
rock and roll |
n v
|
rock the boat |
v
|
rule of thumb |
n
|
run away with |
v
|
run batted in |
n
|
run the gamut |
v
|
S. of III Ch. |
abbr
|
said and done |
adj
|
sands of time |
n
|
score a brace |
v
|
second of arc |
n
|
see the light |
v
|
seised in fee |
adj
|
seize the day |
v
|
send away for |
v
|
set in motion |
v
|
set the stage |
v
|
shed light on |
v
|
show and tell |
n
|
show of force |
n
|
show of hands |
n
|
show the flag |
v
|
sick as a dog |
adj
|
side of bacon |
n
|
sign into law |
v
|
silly mid off |
n
|
slab on grade |
n
|
snick or snee |
v
|
south by east |
n
|
south by west |
n
|
spend a penny |
v
|
spic and span |
adj
|
spoils of war |
n
|
staff of life |
n
|
stake a claim |
v
|
stake of Zion |
n
|
state of mind |
n
|
steal a march |
v
|
stem and leaf |
n
|
stem the rose |
v
|
stem the tide |
v
|
still and all |
adv
|
suck hind tit |
v
|
sugar of lead |
n
|
sugar of milk |
n
|
suit of armor |
n
|
sunny side up |
adj
|
surf and turf |
n
|
syrup of figs |
n
|
tai chi chuan |
n
|
take a bullet |
v
|
take a chance |
v
|
take a gamble |
v
|
take a gander |
v
|
take a number |
v
|
take a powder |
v
|
take a tumble |
v
|
take a wicket |
v
|
take by storm |
v
|
take its toll |
v
|
take on board |
v
|
take the cake |
v
|
take the fall |
v
|
take the heat |
v
|
take the hint |
v
|
take the lead |
v
|
take the piss |
v
|
take to heart |
v
|
talk the talk |
v
|
ta ta for now |
int
|
tears of wine |
n
|
ten foot pole |
n
|
this and that |
pronoun
|
throw in with |
v
|
thus and such |
n
|
time of pitch |
n
|
tip one's hat |
v
|
tip the scale |
v
|
toil and moil |
v
|
toss and turn |
v
|
to the letter |
adv
|
touch a nerve |
v
|
tour de force |
n
|
tout de suite |
adv
|
trier of fact |
n
|
true or false |
adj
|
truth be told |
int
|
truth or dare |
n
|
turn a phrase |
v
|
turn a profit |
v
|
turn the page |
v
|
turn the tide |
v
|
turn to stone |
v
|
twist of fate |
n
|
two and eight |
n
|
two left feet |
n
|
two of a kind |
n
|
two thumbs up |
n
|
type II error |
n
|
under a cloud |
adj
|
under a spell |
adj
|
under the gun |
adj
|
unity of time |
n
|
unring a bell |
v
|
up against it |
adj
|
up in the air |
adv adj
|
ups and downs |
n
|
up shit creek |
adj
|
up the middle |
adj
|
up to no good |
adj
|
up to scratch |
adj
|
vale of tears |
n
|
Value at Risk |
n
|
walk the beat |
v
|
walk the line |
v
|
walk the talk |
v
|
walk the walk |
v
|
wall of sound |
n
|
warp and woof |
n
|
warts and all |
adj adv
|
waste of time |
n
|
way back when |
n
|
wear and tear |
n
|
well, I never |
int
|
west by north |
n
|
west by south |
n
|
what have you |
pronoun
|
what on Earth |
int
|
what the fuck |
int
|
wheel of life |
n
|
when pigs fly |
adv
|
white as snow |
adj
|
white on rice |
adj
|
white van man |
n
|
who shot John |
n
|
wine and dine |
v
|
with a bullet |
adj
|
with bells on |
adj
|
with the spin |
adj
|
word for word |
adj adv
|
word of faith |
n
|
word of honor |
n
|
word of mouth |
n
|
work the room |
v
|
you know what |
int
|
zip one's lip |
v
|
ace of clubs |
n
|
acid of ants |
n
|
acid of milk |
n
|
acid of salt |
n
|
Adam and Eve |
proper v
|
aid and abet |
v
|
air du temps |
n
|
all fired up |
adj
|
all the best |
n
|
all the less |
adv
|
all the more |
adv
|
all the rage |
adj
|
all the same |
adv
|
all the time |
adv
|
all to smash |
adj
|
arm the lead |
v
|
as per usual |
adv
|
at all costs |
adv
|
at all hours |
adv
|
at a premium |
adv
|
at full tilt |
adv
|
at long last |
adv
|
at the ready |
adj
|
at the wheel |
adj adv
|
axis of evil |
n
|
baba au rhum |
n
|
babe in arms |
n adj
|
bad hair day |
n
|
bag for life |
n
|
bag of bones |
adj
|
bag of fruit |
n
|
bag of words |
n
|
ball in hand |
n
|
bang up cove |
n
|
bear down on |
v
|
bear in mind |
v
|
bear in with |
v
|
beat the rap |
v
|
beat to pulp |
v
|
bed of pelts |
n
|
bed of roses |
n
|
beef on weck |
n
|
bell the cat |
v
|
be seized of |
v
|
be taken ill |
v
|
be there for |
v
|
bet the farm |
v
|
bill of fare |
n
|
bill of sale |
n
|
bird of prey |
n
|
bit of rough |
n
|
bit of skirt |
n
|
blue eye cod |
n
|
blue sky law |
n
|
body of work |
n
|
bog iron ore |
n
|
boil down to |
v
|
burn in hell |
v
|
buy the farm |
v
|
by all means |
adv
|
by and large |
adv
|
by a whisker |
adv
|
by virtue of |
prep
|
café au lait |
n
|
cake of soap |
n
|
call it even |
v
|
can of worms |
n
|
Cap and Ball |
adj
|
carry a tune |
v
|
cash in hand |
n
|
catch a buzz |
v
|
catch a cold |
v
|
catch a crab |
v
|
cause a stir |
v
|
chew the cud |
v
|
chew the fat |
v
|
chip and PIN |
n
|
clear as mud |
adj
|
close as wax |
adj
|
coat of arms |
n
|
cock a snook |
v
|
come down to |
v
|
come on down |
int
|
come to hand |
v
|
come to life |
v
|
come to mind |
v
|
come to pass |
v
|
come up with |
v
|
court of law |
n
|
crack a crib |
v
|
cri de coeur |
n
|
cry for help |
n
|
cut it close |
v
|
cut red tape |
v
|
cut the crap |
v
|
cut to black |
n
|
days of yore |
n
|
death by cop |
n
|
de bene esse |
adv
|
dime a dozen |
adj
|
do away with |
v
|
dog and bone |
n
|
do one's nut |
v
|
do the nasty |
v
|
do the trick |
v
|
down and out |
adj
|
down at heel |
adj
|
draw a blank |
v
|
duty of care |
n
|
easy does it |
int
|
eat the wind |
v
|
ebb and flow |
n v
|
E flat major |
n
|
end of story |
n
|
face to face |
adv
|
fact of life |
n
|
fall back on |
v
|
fall in line |
v
|
fall in love |
v
|
fall in with |
v
|
far and away |
adv
|
far and wide |
adv
|
fat as a cow |
adj
|
feet of clay |
n
|
fight shy of |
v
|
first of all |
adv
|
fit as a lop |
adj
|
fleur de sel |
n
|
flip a bitch |
v
|
flog the log |
v
|
fly the coop |
v
|
fly the nest |
v
|
folie à deux |
n
|
for a change |
adv
|
for my money |
int
|
for the lose |
adv
|
for the loss |
adj
|
four oh four |
adj
|
four one one |
adj
|
fresh out of |
adj
|
from on high |
adj adv
|
full of shit |
adj
|
get a leg up |
v
|
get off with |
v
|
get stuck in |
v
|
get taken in |
v
|
get the boot |
v
|
get the chop |
v
|
get the hint |
v
|
get the sack |
v
|
get the time |
v
|
gimme a five |
v
|
give a light |
v
|
give it a go |
v
|
give or take |
adv
|
give rise to |
v
|
go for broke |
v
|
good as gold |
adj
|
good for you |
adj int
|
good old boy |
n
|
go Pete Tong |
v
|
go to blazes |
v
|
go to ground |
v
|
a great deal |
adv n
|
gra mo chree |
n
|
Gulf of Riga |
n
|
half a dozen |
num
|
hall of fame |
n
|
hand in hand |
adv
|
hang a Louie |
v
|
hang an arse |
v
|
hang a Ralph |
v
|
hang a right |
v
|
hard done by |
adj
|
have a break |
v
|
have a heart |
v
|
have in mind |
v
|
have it made |
v
|
head of hair |
n
|
head to head |
adv
|
head to wind |
adj
|
here and now |
adv n
|
high and low |
adv
|
hit the deck |
v
|
hit the head |
v
|
hit the road |
v
|
hit the rock |
v
|
hit the roof |
v
|
hit the sack |
v
|
hit the silk |
v
|
hit the spot |
v
|
hot and cold |
adj adv
|
hunk of junk |
n
|
in any event |
adv
|
in good time |
adv
|
in hot water |
adj
|
in love with |
prep
|
ins and outs |
n
|
in the black |
adj
|
in the cards |
adj
|
in the clear |
adj
|
in the flesh |
adv
|
in the money |
adj
|
in the nuddy |
adj
|
in the right |
adj
|
in the woods |
adj
|
in the works |
adj
|
in the wrong |
adj
|
in virtue of |
prep
|
in your face |
int
|
item of data |
n
|
jack the lad |
n
|
jaws of life |
n
|
jeu de paume |
n
|
Jim Crow law |
n
|
jump for joy |
v
|
jump the gun |
v
|
just as well |
adv
|
just for fun |
adv
|
just in case |
adv
|
just in time |
adv
|
keep in mind |
v
|
keep it down |
v
|
keep it real |
v
|
keep tabs on |
v
|
keep up with |
v
|
kick the can |
n
|
kiss my arse |
int
|
kiss of life |
n
|
kith and kin |
n
|
knock it off |
v
|
lay hands on |
v
|
like a train |
adv
|
line of fire |
n
|
line of life |
n
|
load of crap |
n
|
look down on |
v
|
lots of love |
int
|
love to bits |
v
|
made of fail |
adj
|
make a point |
v
|
make a scene |
v
|
make a stink |
v
|
make do with |
v
|
make eyes at |
v
|
make game of |
v
|
make good on |
v
|
make the bed |
v
|
make the cut |
v
|
man of parts |
n
|
man of straw |
n
|
mark of Cain |
n
|
Men in Black |
n
|
miss a trick |
v
|
more like it |
adj
|
more or less |
adv
|
muscle in on |
v
|
nine one one |
n
|
nine to five |
adv n
|
nip and tuck |
adj n
|
a non domino |
adj
|
no love lost |
n
|
nom de plume |
n
|
no mean feat |
n
|
nose to tail |
adj adv
|
not a chance |
adv
|
note to self |
adv
|
not even one |
determiner
|
not half bad |
adj
|
no thank you |
int
|
not much cop |
adj
|
now and then |
adv
|
of even date |
adj
|
off the hook |
adj
|
off the mark |
adj
|
off the wall |
adj
|
of two minds |
adj
|
on a go-slow |
adj
|
on all fours |
adj adv
|
on behalf of |
prep
|
one fat lady |
n
|
on one's own |
adj
|
on one's way |
adj
|
on the alert |
adj
|
on the anvil |
adv
|
on the bench |
adj
|
on the blink |
adj
|
on the brain |
adj
|
on the brink |
adj
|
on the cards |
adj
|
on the cheap |
adv
|
on the clock |
adj adv
|
on the fence |
adj
|
on the fritz |
adv
|
on the house |
adj
|
on the latch |
adj
|
on the level |
adj
|
on the loose |
adj
|
on the point |
adj
|
on the prowl |
adj
|
on the rocks |
adj
|
on the ropes |
adj
|
on the shelf |
adj
|
on the skids |
adj
|
on the verge |
adj
|
on the wagon |
adj
|
on the watch |
adj
|
on the whole |
adv
|
on your bike |
int
|
out of joint |
adj
|
out of order |
adj
|
out of phase |
adj
|
out of place |
adj
|
out of print |
adj
|
out of sight |
adj
|
out of sorts |
adj
|
out of stock |
adj
|
out of touch |
adj
|
out of whack |
adj
|
out the door |
adv
|
out to lunch |
adj
|
over and out |
int
|
over the top |
adj adv
|
pan and scan |
adj n v
|
pass the hat |
v
|
pave the way |
v
|
peau de soie |
n
|
pick 'n' mix |
n
|
pick up line |
n
|
piece of ass |
n
|
pile of shit |
n
|
piss it down |
v
|
piss on that |
int
|
pitch a tent |
v
|
plat du jour |
n
|
play it safe |
v
|
pork pie hat |
n
|
port of call |
n
|
prise de fer |
n
|
pro hac vice |
adj adv
|
pull a Homer |
v
|
put down for |
v
|
put in place |
v
|
put it there |
v
|
put one over |
v
|
put to death |
v
|
put to sleep |
v
|
quid pro quo |
n
|
rag the puck |
v
|
raise a hand |
v
|
raring to go |
adj
|
ray of light |
n
|
read my lips |
adv
|
ride herd on |
v
|
right of way |
n
|
rod from god |
n
|
roman à clef |
n
|
run afoul of |
v
|
run off with |
v
|
run on fumes |
v
|
sale of work |
n
|
save the day |
v
|
see you soon |
int
|
send out for |
v
|
set for life |
adj
|
set in stone |
adj v
|
set of pipes |
n
|
set the pace |
v
|
set to music |
v
|
shame on you |
int
|
shit a brick |
v
|
shoot 'em up |
n
|
shot on goal |
n
|
shut up shop |
v
|
silly mid on |
n
|
sine qua non |
n
|
sink or swim |
v
|
sis boom bah |
int
|
sly as a fox |
adj
|
Song of Sol. |
abbr
|
son of a gun |
n
|
soup du jour |
n
|
spit of land |
n
|
stand in for |
v
|
stand on end |
v
|
stand up for |
v
|
step by step |
adv
|
stick it out |
v
|
stick up for |
v
|
stir the pot |
v
|
sum of parts |
n
|
take a break |
v
|
take a spill |
v
|
take a stand |
v
|
take a whizz |
v
|
take care of |
v
|
take it away |
v
|
take it easy |
v
|
take the con |
v
|
take the rap |
v
|
take to task |
v
|
take up with |
v
|
team up with |
v
|
test of time |
n
|
thumb a lift |
v
|
thumb a ride |
v
|
tie the knot |
v
|
time of year |
n
|
tió de Nadal |
n
|
to an extent |
adv
|
toe the line |
v
|
to the death |
adv
|
to the gills |
adv
|
to the point |
adj
|
to the quick |
adv
|
tour of duty |
n
|
true to life |
adj
|
T Tauri star |
n
|
turn a trick |
v
|
type I error |
n
|
up and leave |
v
|
up for grabs |
adj
|
up the creek |
adj
|
up the river |
adv
|
up the wazoo |
adv
|
up to eleven |
adv
|
walk of life |
n
|
walk the dog |
v
|
wall of text |
n
|
war of words |
n
|
watch in two |
n
|
wax and wane |
v
|
what is more |
adv
|
why on Earth |
int
|
work to rule |
v
|
write a test |
v
|
year to date |
n
|
yes to death |
v
|
you knows it |
int
|
zone of fire |
n
|
ace of aces |
n
|
acid of air |
n
|
all at once |
adv
|
all the way |
adv
|
all up with |
prep
|
any and all |
determiner
|
as all hell |
adv
|
as of right |
adj
|
as you like |
int
|
as you wish |
int
|
at a canter |
adv
|
at a glance |
adv
|
at any rate |
adv
|
at one time |
adv
|
at one with |
prep
|
B. I. O. T. |
init
|
bad for you |
adj
|
Ba Duan Jin |
n
|
bag of wind |
n
|
bail out on |
v
|
be all ears |
v
|
bear a hand |
v
|
beat 'em up |
n
|
be my guest |
v
|
Ben Wa ball |
n
|
be on about |
v
|
best of all |
adj n
|
be the case |
v
|
bite to eat |
n
|
the big six |
n
|
blow a fuse |
v
|
blow a kiss |
v
|
boy in blue |
n
|
break a law |
v
|
break a leg |
v
|
bring it on |
int v
|
bust a move |
v
|
by means of |
adv
|
by no means |
adv
|
by the book |
adv
|
by the time |
adv
|
can of corn |
n
|
cap in hand |
adv
|
cast a pall |
v
|
catch a tan |
v
|
cease to be |
v
|
chalk up to |
v
|
chi chi man |
n
|
close in on |
v
|
cold as ice |
adj
|
come of age |
v
|
come off it |
int
|
crack a fat |
v
|
cry out for |
v
|
Ct. of App. |
abbr
|
a cut above |
adj
|
a cut below |
adj
|
cut a caper |
v
|
cut and run |
v
|
cut a swath |
v
|
cut it fine |
v
|
day and age |
n
|
did not bat |
n
|
dig up dirt |
v
|
do a jobbie |
n
|
dog and cat |
n
|
dog eat dog |
adj
|
dog my cats |
int
|
do not want |
int
|
do right by |
v
|
dot dot dot |
int
|
down a shot |
v
|
draw a bath |
v
|
drop a bomb |
v
|
drop a dime |
v
|
drop a hint |
v
|
drop a line |
v
|
duke it out |
v
|
easy as ABC |
adj
|
easy as pie |
adj
|
eat for two |
v
|
eat my dust |
int
|
feed out of |
v
|
feu de joie |
n
|
fish to fry |
n
|
flare up at |
v
|
for sake of |
prep
|
for the win |
adv
|
four by two |
n
|
free to air |
adj
|
from A to Z |
adv
|
from now on |
adv
|
full and by |
adv
|
gas and air |
n
|
get back at |
v
|
get back to |
v
|
get in with |
v
|
get on with |
v
|
get over on |
v
|
get the axe |
v
|
get tied up |
v
|
get to know |
v
|
get wind of |
v
|
give a damn |
v
|
give a fuck |
v
|
give a ring |
v
|
give a shit |
v
|
give a toss |
v
|
give lie to |
v
|
a good deal |
adv n
|
go it alone |
v
|
good on you |
int
|
go out with |
v
|
go to sleep |
int v
|
grab and go |
v
|
grow a pair |
v
|
grow out of |
v
|
half a mind |
n
|
Hand of God |
n
|
hang a left |
v
|
hat in hand |
adv
|
have a ball |
v
|
have a bath |
v
|
have a clue |
v
|
have a flat |
v
|
have a look |
v
|
have a pair |
v
|
have a seat |
v
|
have at you |
int
|
have a wank |
v
|
have it off |
v
|
head to toe |
adv
|
hem and haw |
v
|
hit and run |
n v
|
hit the gas |
v
|
hit the hay |
v
|
hit the net |
v
|
hole in one |
n
|
hot as hell |
adj
|
hot dog bun |
n
|
hot to trot |
adj
|
hue and cry |
n
|
hum and haw |
v
|
if needs be |
adv
|
if you like |
adv
|
if you will |
adv
|
ill at ease |
adj
|
in a canter |
adv
|
in a lather |
adj
|
in a minute |
adv
|
in any case |
adv
|
in a one-er |
adv
|
in a pickle |
adj
|
in a stound |
adv
|
in bed with |
prep
|
in due time |
adv
|
I never did |
int
|
in favor of |
prep
|
in front of |
prep
|
in light of |
prep
|
in place of |
prep
|
in spite of |
prep
|
in the buff |
adj adv
|
in the dark |
adv adj
|
in the dock |
adj
|
in the know |
adj
|
in the loop |
adj
|
in the mood |
adj
|
in the nude |
adv
|
in the past |
adv
|
in the pink |
adj
|
in the swim |
adj
|
in the wind |
adj
|
in the zone |
adj
|
in too deep |
adj
|
keep out of |
v
|
king of six |
n
|
kiss my ass |
int
|
land of Nod |
n
|
lay a venue |
v
|
lay to rest |
v
|
lend a hand |
v
|
lend an ear |
v
|
let her rip |
v
|
let one rip |
v
|
lie in wait |
v
|
li hing mui |
n
|
like a hawk |
adv
|
line of dip |
n
|
live in sin |
v
|
make a face |
v
|
make fun of |
v
|
make it big |
v
|
malum in se |
n
|
mano a mano |
n adj adv
|
me and thee |
n
|
mom and pop |
n
|
most of all |
adv
|
next of kin |
n
|
no host bar |
n
|
nom nom nom |
int
|
no one else |
pronoun
|
no way Jose |
adv
|
a number of |
determiner
|
odd one out |
n
|
off the bat |
adv
|
of that ilk |
adj
|
of the like |
adj
|
one and all |
n
|
on or about |
prep
|
on the ball |
adj
|
on the come |
adv
|
on the cuff |
adj
|
on the game |
adj
|
on the hoof |
adj adv
|
on the horn |
adj
|
on the hour |
adv
|
on the line |
adj adv
|
on the make |
adj
|
on the mend |
adj
|
on the move |
adj
|
on the nail |
adv
|
on the nose |
adv
|
on the outs |
adj
|
on the pill |
adj
|
on the piss |
adj
|
on the pull |
adj
|
on the spot |
adv
|
on the take |
adj
|
on the town |
adj
|
on the trot |
adv
|
on the wane |
adj
|
on the wing |
adv
|
on thin ice |
adj
|
out of date |
adj
|
out of hand |
adv adj
|
out of line |
adj
|
out of luck |
adj
|
out of town |
adj adv
|
out of tune |
adj
|
out of view |
adj
|
out of work |
adj
|
pen and ink |
n
|
pitch a fit |
v
|
poco a poco |
adv
|
pray in aid |
v
|
Pr. of Man. |
abbr
|
pull a face |
v
|
pull an oar |
v
|
put at ease |
v
|
put down to |
v
|
put in with |
v
|
put on airs |
v
|
put paid to |
v
|
put to rest |
v
|
put up with |
v
|
quite a bit |
n
|
quite a few |
adj
|
ring a bell |
v
|
rot in jail |
v
|
rule of law |
n
|
run and gun |
v
|
rus in urbe |
n
|
set on fire |
v
|
set to work |
v
|
set up shop |
v
|
sex on legs |
n
|
shake a leg |
v
|
shake on it |
v
|
shed a tear |
v
|
ship of war |
n
|
skip a beat |
v
|
sleep on it |
v
|
smell a rat |
v
|
snap out of |
v
|
sneak up on |
v
|
so to speak |
adv
|
spin a yarn |
v
|
spit it out |
v
|
stand up to |
v
|
a super lot |
n adv
|
take a bath |
v
|
take a bite |
v
|
take a crap |
v
|
take a dive |
v
|
take a dump |
v
|
take a hike |
v
|
take a hint |
v
|
take a joke |
v
|
take a leak |
v
|
take a look |
v
|
take a risk |
v
|
take a seat |
v
|
take a shit |
v
|
take a spin |
v
|
take or pay |
n
|
tee hee hee |
int
|
ten a penny |
adj
|
term of art |
n
|
there ya go |
int
|
throw a fit |
v
|
thus and so |
n adj
|
tic tac toe |
n
|
time of day |
n
|
tip the can |
n
|
tit for tat |
n adj
|
to that end |
adv
|
to the brim |
adv
|
to the fore |
adv
|
to the full |
adv
|
to the hilt |
adv
|
to the last |
adv
|
to the moon |
adv
|
to this end |
adv
|
to what end |
adv
|
tub of lard |
n
|
tug of love |
n
|
turn a hair |
v
|
turn one on |
v
|
two a penny |
adj
|
two by four |
n
|
two for two |
adj
|
uno ab alto |
n
|
up the ante |
v
|
up the duff |
adj
|
up the wall |
adj
|
up to snuff |
adj
|
up to speed |
adj adv
|
walk it off |
v
|
walk out on |
v
|
way of life |
n
|
wet the bed |
v
|
whoop it up |
v
|
win the day |
v
|
word of God |
n
|
work of art |
n
|
worth a try |
adj
|
X's and O's |
n abbr
|
you know it |
int
|
you name it |
n
|
act a fool |
v
|
act of God |
n
|
all in all |
adv
|
arm in arm |
adv
|
as it were |
adv
|
ask for it |
v
|
as long as |
conj
|
as of late |
adv
|
as soon as |
conj
|
as well as |
conj
|
at a pinch |
adv
|
at a stand |
adv
|
auto da fe |
n
|
aw hell no |
adv
|
be able to |
v
|
a bit much |
n
|
bit by bit |
adv
|
bust a cap |
v
|
buy to let |
v
|
by dint of |
prep
|
by the bye |
adj adv
|
by the way |
adv
|
come on to |
v
|
cop a feel |
v
|
cop a plea |
v
|
cup of joe |
n
|
cup of tea |
n
|
cut it out |
v
|
cut no ice |
v
|
dot to dot |
n
|
eau de nil |
n adj
|
end of day |
n
|
face up to |
v
|
feel up to |
v
|
felo de se |
n
|
for a song |
adv
|
full of it |
adj
|
gang up on |
v
|
get a grip |
v
|
get a life |
v
|
get a rise |
v
|
get a room |
int
|
get off on |
v
|
get out of |
v
|
get rid of |
v
|
gin and it |
n
|
give a gun |
v
|
go all out |
v
|
go back on |
v
|
go down on |
v
|
go in with |
v
|
good to go |
adj
|
go to hell |
v
|
go too far |
v
|
go to seed |
v
|
go to town |
v
|
go to work |
v
|
have a cow |
v
|
have a fit |
v
|
hit a snag |
v
|
hit it big |
v
|
hit it off |
v
|
home in on |
v
|
if need be |
adv
|
I like pie |
int
|
I must say |
adv
|
in a flash |
adj adv
|
in a hurry |
adj adv
|
in a jiffy |
adv
|
in a pinch |
adv
|
in a state |
adj
|
in back of |
adv prep
|
in face of |
prep
|
in lieu of |
prep
|
in no time |
adv
|
in the act |
adv
|
in the air |
adv
|
in the end |
adv
|
in the raw |
adj
|
in the red |
adj
|
in the way |
adj
|
in view of |
prep
|
jack it in |
int
|
keep it up |
v
|
kiss up to |
v
|
a la carte |
adv
|
à la carte |
adj adv
|
lay an egg |
v
|
live a lie |
v
|
live it up |
v
|
look up to |
v
|
mad for it |
adj
|
make a leg |
v
|
man of God |
n
|
man of war |
n
|
mwah ha ha |
int
|
not at all |
adv
|
off and on |
adv
|
oh my days |
int
|
oh my gosh |
int
|
oh my heck |
int
|
on and off |
adv
|
on a stick |
adj
|
one by one |
adv
|
on pain of |
adv
|
on the air |
adv
|
on the dot |
adv
|
on the fly |
adv
|
on the job |
adj
|
on the lam |
adj
|
on the rag |
adj
|
on the run |
adj
|
on the sly |
adv
|
on the way |
adj
|
out of fix |
adj
|
out of gas |
adj
|
pay for it |
v
|
pur et dur |
n
|
rake it in |
v
|
rub off on |
v
|
run a bath |
v
|
run a mile |
v
|
run for it |
v
|
run out on |
v
|
S. of Sol. |
abbr
|
sad to say |
adv
|
show a leg |
v
|
sit in for |
v
|
so much as |
adv
|
step on it |
v
|
suck it up |
v
|
swot up on |
v
|
take a bow |
v
|
take a dip |
v
|
tie one on |
v
|
to a fault |
adv
|
to and fro |
adv v adj n
|
to be sure |
adv
|
to die for |
adj
|
to do with |
prep
|
top it off |
v
|
to the day |
adv
|
to the max |
adv adj
|
tug of war |
n
|
two by two |
adv
|
up in arms |
adj
|
up the gut |
adv
|
up to date |
adj
|
up to here |
adj
|
U.S. of A. |
n
|
walk in on |
v
|
what it do |
int
|
what of it |
int
|
zero in on |
v
|
add up to |
v
|
as a rule |
adv
|
as far as |
adv
|
at a loss |
adv adj
|
at a time |
adv
|
be in for |
v
|
Bel & Dr. |
abbr
|
by and by |
adv n
|
by the by |
adv
|
cut a rug |
v
|
di di mau |
v
|
do a bunk |
v
|
Dos a Dos |
n
|
far be it |
v
|
get a fix |
v
|
get it on |
v
|
get it up |
v
|
get on up |
v
|
get up to |
v
|
go for it |
int v
|
go in for |
v
|
go in off |
v
|
go to bed |
v
|
go to pot |
v
|
go to war |
v
|
ham it up |
v
|
have a go |
v
|
hit a six |
v
|
hop n pop |
v
|
in a bake |
adj
|
in a bind |
adj
|
in aid of |
prep
|
in a walk |
adv
|
a la mode |
adj adv
|
à la mode |
adj
|
let in on |
v
|
let it be |
v
|
mix it up |
v
|
no can do |
int
|
not a one |
pronoun
|
of a kind |
adj
|
oh my God |
int
|
on a dime |
adv
|
on a pair |
adj
|
on a roll |
adj
|
on a whim |
adv
|
on the go |
adj
|
on top of |
prep
|
ooh la la |
int
|
out of it |
adj
|
rub it in |
v
|
see a man |
v
|
sit in on |
v
|
sod a dog |
int
|
sweet F A |
n
|
to a hair |
adv
|
up or out |
n
|
up to bat |
adj
|
up to par |
adv
|
way to go |
int n
|
woe is me |
int
|
yuk it up |
v
|
B. C. A. |
init
|
B. M. A. |
init
|
be in on |
v
|
be on to |
v
|
C. E. F. |
init
|
do it up |
adj
|
G. E. A. |
init
|
a into g |
abbr
|
in a row |
adv
|
in a way |
adv
|
IP in IP |
n
|
to a man |
adv
|
D and C |
abbr
|
I and I |
pronoun
|
Q and A |
abbr
|
R and R |
abbr
|
C of E |
init
|
A to Z |
n adv
|
to a T |
adv
|
A & E |
init
|
A & R |
init
|
B & B |
init
|
R & B |
abbr
|
R & D |
init
|