01.A hot potato
Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
02. A penny for your thoughts
A way of asking what someone is thinking
03.Actions speak louder than words
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
Add insult to injury
04.Back to the drawing board
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
05.Ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or step
06.Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
07.Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
08.Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.
09.Cry over spilt milk
When you complain about a loss from the past.
10.Let the cat out of the bag
To share information that was previously concealed
Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
02. A penny for your thoughts
A way of asking what someone is thinking
03.Actions speak louder than words
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
Add insult to injury
04.Back to the drawing board
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
05.Ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or step
06.Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
07.Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
08.Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.
09.Cry over spilt milk
When you complain about a loss from the past.
10.Let the cat out of the bag
To share information that was previously concealed
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