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A Bird in The Hand Is Worth Two in The Bush

This document provides definitions for common idioms and phrases. It explains sayings such as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" which means having something certain is better than taking a risk for more. It also defines phrases like "a chip on your shoulder" meaning being upset about something from the past, and "a dime a dozen" referring to something that is very common. In total over 50 common idioms and their meanings are outlined.

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A Bird in The Hand Is Worth Two in The Bush

This document provides definitions for common idioms and phrases. It explains sayings such as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" which means having something certain is better than taking a risk for more. It also defines phrases like "a chip on your shoulder" meaning being upset about something from the past, and "a dime a dozen" referring to something that is very common. In total over 50 common idioms and their meanings are outlined.

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A Bird In The Hand Is Worth

Two In The Bush: 


Having something that is certain is much
better than taking a risk for more, because
chances are you might lose everything.

A Blessing In Disguise: 
Something good that isn't recognized at first. 

A Chip On Your Shoulder: 


Being upset for something that happened in the
past. 

A Dime A Dozen:
 Anything that is common and easy to get. 
A Bird In The Hand Is Worth
Two In The Bush: 
Having something that is certain is much
better than taking a risk for more, because
chances are you might lose everything.

A Blessing In Disguise: 
Something good that isn't recognized at
first. 

A Chip On Your Shoulder: 


Being upset for something that happened in
the past. 

A Dime A Dozen: 
Anything that is common and easy to get.
A Doubting Thomas: 
A skeptic who needs physical or personal
evidence in order to believe something

A Drop in the Bucket: 


A very small part of something big or
whole.

A Fool And His Money Are


Easily Parted: 
It's easy for a foolish person to lose
his/her money. 

A House Divided Against Itself


Cannot Stand: 
Everyone involved must unify and function
together or it will not work out. 
A Leopard Can't Change His
Spots: 
You cannot change who you are.

A Penny Saved Is A Penny


Earned: 
By not spending money, you are saving
money (little by little).

A Picture Paints a Thousand


Words: 
A visual presentation is far more
descriptive than words.

A Piece of Cake: 
A task that can be accomplished very
easily.
A Slap on the Wrist: 
A very mild punishment.

A Taste Of Your Own


Medicine: 
When you are mistreated the same way you
mistreat others

A Toss-Up: 
A result that is still unclear and can go
either way.

Actions Speak Louder Than


Words: 
It's better to actually do something than
just talk about it.
Add Fuel To The Fire: 
Whenever something is done to make a bad
situation even worse than it is.

Against The Clock: 


Rushed and short on time.

All Bark And No Bite: 


When someone is threatening and/or
aggressive but not willing to engage in a
fight
All Greek to me: 
Meaningless and incomprehensible like
someone who cannot read, speak, or
understand any of the Greek language
would be.
All In The Same Boat: 
When everyone is facing the same
challenges.

An Arm And A Leg: 


Very expensive. A large amount of money.

An Axe To Grind: 
To have a dispute with someone.

Apple of My Eye: 
Someone who is cherished above all others.

As High As A Kite: 
Anything that is high up in the sky.
At The Drop Of A Hat: 
Willing to do something immediately.

Back Seat Driver: 


People who criticize from the sidelines,
much like someone giving unwanted advice
from the back seat of a vehicle to the
driver.

Back To Square One: 


Having to start all over again.
Back To The Drawing Board: 
When an attempt fails and it's time to
start all over.

Baker's Dozen: 
Thirteen.

Barking Up The Wrong Tree: 


A mistake made in something you are trying
to achieve.

Beat A Dead Horse: 


To force an issue that has already ended.
Beating Around The Bush: 
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking
directly about the issue.

Bend Over Backwards: 


Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do
anything.

Between A Rock And A Hard


Place: 
Stuck between two very bad options.

Bite Off More Than You Can


Chew: 
To take on a task that is way to big
Bite Your Tongue: 
To avoid talking.

Blood Is Thicker Than Water: 


The family bond is closer than anything
else.

Blue Moon: 
A rare event or occurance. 

Break A Leg: 
A superstitious way to say 'good luck'
without saying 'good luck', but rather the
opposite.
Can't Cut The Mustard : 
Someone who isn't adequate enough to
compete or participate.

Cast Iron Stomach: 


Someone who has no problems,
complications or ill effects with eating
anything or drinking anything.

Charley Horse: 
Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp. 

Chew someone out: 


Verbally scold someone.
Chip on his Shoulder: 
Angry today about something that occured
in the past.

Chow Down: 
To eat.

Close but no Cigar: 


To be very near and almost accomplish a
goal, but fall short. 

Cock and Bull Story: 


An unbelievable tale.
Come Hell Or High Water: 
Any difficult situation or obstacle.

Crack Someone Up: 


To make someone laugh.

Cross Your Fingers: 


To hope that something happens the way
you want it to.

Cry Over Spilt Milk: 


When you complain about a loss from the
past.
Cry Wolf: 
Intentionally raise a false alarm.

Cup Of Joe: 
A cup of coffee.

Curiosity Killed The Cat: 


Being Inquisitive can lead you into a
dangerous situation.

Cut to the Chase: 


Leave out all the unnecessary details and
just get to the point
Dark Horse: 
One who was previously unknown and is now
prominent.

Dead Ringer: 
100% identical. A duplicate.

Devil's Advocate: 
Someone who takes a position for the sake
of argument without believing in that
particular side of the arguement. It can
also mean one who presents a counter
argument for a position they do believe in,
to another debater.

Doozy: 
Something outstanding

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