You're going to do great on your audition, break a leg!

You're going to do great on your audition, good luck!

I love that new designer handbag, but it costs an arm and a leg.

I love that new designer handbag, but it's very expensive.

I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this new project.

I think I've taken on more responsibility than I can handle with this new project.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.

Stop avoiding the topic and tell me what you really think.

Can you cut to the chase and tell me what you want?

Can you get to the point and tell me what you want?

I've been giving my ex the cold shoulder since we broke up.

I've been deliberately ignoring my ex since we broke up.

In a nutshell, the new policy is designed to reduce costs.

To summarize, the new policy is designed to reduce costs.

I think it's best to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up the past.

I think it's best to leave the past alone and not bring it up.

You're making a mountain out of a molehill, it's not that big of a deal.

You're exaggerating, it's not that important.

If you're going to lecture me about being on time, you should practice what you preach.

If you're going to give me advice about being punctual, you should follow your own advice.

I'm going to take the job offer, because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

I'm going to take the job offer, because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

This new restaurant is the bee's knees, you should totally try it.

This new restaurant is the bee's knees, you should totally try it.

The hotel staff bent over backwards to make sure our stay was comfortable.

The hotel staff bent over backwards to make sure our stay was comfortable.

I've been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the project deadline.

I've been burning the midnight oil all week to meet the project deadline.

I cut my teeth in the business world by working for a small startup.

I cut my teeth in the business world by working for a small startup.

Easy does it, we don't want to scare the animal away.

Easy does it, we don't want to scare the animal away.

The new employee is giving the experienced manager a run for their money.

The new employee is giving the experienced manager a run for their money.

We're all in the same boat, trying to figure out this new software.

We're all in the same boat, trying to figure out this new software.

I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag, but I accidentally told her about the surprise party.

I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag, but I accidentally told her about the surprise party.

We're all on the same page, so let's move forward with the project.

We're all on the same page, so let's move forward with the project.

I thought the test was going to be hard, but it was a piece of cake.

I thought the test was going to be hard, but it was a piece of cake.

I don't want to rain on your parade, but we need to discuss the budget.

I don't want to rain on your parade, but we need to discuss the budget.

You should take what he says with a grain of salt, he's not always reliable.

You should take what he says with a grain of salt, he's not always reliable.

It's like the pot calling the kettle black when you accuse me of being lazy.

It's like the pot calling the kettle black when you accuse me of being lazy.

I know it's hard, but we have to bite the bullet and make some tough decisions.

I know it's hard, but we have to bite the bullet and make some tough decisions.

If you quit your job without having another one lined up, you'll be burning your bridges.

If you quit your job without having another one lined up, you'll be burning your bridges.

My sister and I are cut from the same cloth, we have the same sense of humor.

My sister and I are cut from the same cloth, we have the same sense of humor.

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and trust that he'll do the right thing.

I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and trust that he'll do the right thing.

I want to make sure you're in the loop about the upcoming changes.

I want to make sure you're in the loop about the upcoming changes.

Let's let bygones be bygones and start fresh.

Let's let bygones be bygones and start fresh.

After moving to the city, she felt like a fish out of water.

After moving to the city, she felt like a fish out of water.

Despite their differences, blood is thicker than water, and they always support each other.

Despite their differences, blood is thicker than water, and they always support each other.

There's no use crying over spilt milk, so let's just move on.

There's no use crying over spilt milk, so let's just move on.

I know you're excited about the job offer, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

I know you're excited about the job offer, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.

It's a good idea to diversify your investments, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

It's a good idea to diversify your investments, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

The manager gave us the green light to start the project.

The manager gave us the green light to start the project.

I'm in the dark about the company's plans for the future.

I'm in the dark about the company's plans for the future.

Let's wait a few days and let the dust settle before making any decisions.

Let's wait a few days and let the dust settle before making any decisions.

We should make hay while the sun shines and invest in the stock market now.

We should make hay while the sun shines and invest in the stock market now.

My business partner and I are always on the same wavelength, which makes our collaboration very effective.

My business partner and I are always on the same wavelength, which makes our collaboration very effective.

We were planning a surprise party, but someone spilled the beans.

We were planning a surprise party, but someone spilled the beans.

If you think I took your keys, you are barking up the wrong tree.

If you think I took your keys, you are barking up the wrong tree.

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it led to a better career.

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it led to a better career.

You hit the nail on the head when you said we need more time.

You hit the nail on the head when you said we need more time.

Since starting his new job, he has been burning the candle at both ends.

Since starting his new job, he has been burning the candle at both ends.

I'm exhausted, so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.

I'm exhausted, so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.

The old radio finally kicked the bucket yesterday.

The old radio finally kicked the bucket yesterday.

Relax, I'm just pulling your leg!

Relax, I'm just pulling your leg!

I heard through the grapevine that she is getting married.

I heard through the grapevine that she is getting married.

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I won't come to office.

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I won't come to office.

Instead of worrying, she decided to take the bull by the horns.

Instead of worrying, she decided to take the bull by the horns.

He visits his hometown once in a blue moon.

He visits his hometown once in a blue moon.

They fired him, and to add insult to injury, they refused to pay his last salary.

They fired him, and to add insult to injury, they refused to pay his last salary.

You should check the details of the contract; look before you leap.

You should check the details of the contract; look before you leap.

He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.

He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.

She submitted the report at the eleventh hour.

She submitted the report at the eleventh hour.

The police will leave no stone unturned to find the suspect.

The police will leave no stone unturned to find the suspect.

After breaking the window, he had to face the music.

After breaking the window, he had to face the music.

Don't ask too many questions; curiosity killed the cat.

Don't ask too many questions; curiosity killed the cat.

Did you see what John did? Speak of the devil, here he comes!

Did you see what John did? Speak of the devil, here he comes!

He is completely under his wife's thumb.

He is completely under his wife's thumb.

It is getting late, we should hit the road.

It is getting late, we should hit the road.

Buy a good phone, it won't break the bank.

Buy a good phone, it won't break the bank.

I want us to put all our cards on the table.

I want us to put all our cards on the table.

I am tired of playing second fiddle to him.

I am tired of playing second fiddle to him.

She supported him through thick and thin.

She supported him through thick and thin.

The business has been in the red for months.

The business has been in the red for months.

Our plans for summer are still up in the air.

Our plans for summer are still up in the air.

He is still on the fence about accepting the job.

He is still on the fence about accepting the job.

If you keep crying wolf, no one will help you when you need it.

If you keep crying wolf, no one will help you when you need it.

His drug addiction was the elephant in the room.

His drug addiction was the elephant in the room.

His name rings a bell, but I can't remember where we met.

His name rings a bell, but I can't remember where we met.

You can't pull the wool over my eyes, I know what you did.

You can't pull the wool over my eyes, I know what you did.

She wanted to skydive, but got cold feet at the last minute.

She wanted to skydive, but got cold feet at the last minute.

I feel like I'm walking on eggshells whenever she is angry.

I feel like I'm walking on eggshells whenever she is angry.

The project was too hard, but we refused to throw in the towel.

The project was too hard, but we refused to throw in the towel.

By walking to the market, I buy food and get exercise, killing two birds with one stone.

By walking to the market, I buy food and get exercise, killing two birds with one stone.

After years of fighting, they finally buried the hatchet.

After years of fighting, they finally buried the hatchet.

Keep your chin up, things will get better soon.

Keep your chin up, things will get better soon.

As a rule of thumb, you should save 10% of your income.

As a rule of thumb, you should save 10% of your income.

Working from home while keeping a high salary gives her the best of both worlds.

Working from home while keeping a high salary gives her the best of both worlds.

We've been working on this project for eight hours; let's call it a day.

We've been working on this project for eight hours; let's call it a day.

The demonstration began peacefully, but it quickly got out of hand.

The demonstration began peacefully, but it quickly got out of hand.

I know exam week is stressful, but hang in there!

I know exam week is stressful, but hang in there!

The training session was exhausting, but no pain, no gain.

The training session was exhausting, but no pain, no gain.

She is really on the ball and always finds mistakes before anyone else.

She is really on the ball and always finds mistakes before anyone else.

Stop crying and pull yourself together so we can solve this problem.

Stop crying and pull yourself together so we can solve this problem.

How is the new job going? So far so good.

How is the new job going? So far so good.

He tried to keep his investments under the radar to avoid taxes.

He tried to keep his investments under the radar to avoid taxes.

You've been staring out the window for ten minutes. A penny for your thoughts!

You've been staring out the window for ten minutes. A penny for your thoughts!

Don't just tell me you love me; actions speak louder than words.

Don't just tell me you love me; actions speak louder than words.

I passed the final exam by the skin of my teeth.

I passed the final exam by the skin of my teeth.

He quit smoking cold turkey last year and hasn't touched a cigarette since.

He quit smoking cold turkey last year and hasn't touched a cigarette since.

The builders cut corners, and now the roof is leaking.

The builders cut corners, and now the roof is leaking.

She always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel welcome.

She always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel welcome.

I'm sorry I said those things; I just got carried away in the heat of the moment.

I'm sorry I said those things; I just got carried away in the heat of the moment.

The price went up today, so I missed the boat on that discount.

The price went up today, so I missed the boat on that discount.

They don't always see eye to eye on politics, but they are good friends.

They don't always see eye to eye on politics, but they are good friends.

I was about to announce my promotion, but she stole my thunder by sharing hers first.

I was about to announce my promotion, but she stole my thunder by sharing hers first.

I can't go to dinner tonight, but I'd love to take a rain check.

I can't go to dinner tonight, but I'd love to take a rain check.

If you think I took your keys, you are barking up the wrong tree.

If you think I took your keys, you are barking up the wrong tree.

We lost the contract, but it's no use crying over spilled milk.

We lost the contract, but it's no use crying over spilled milk.

When he was late again, that was the last straw.

When he was late again, that was the last straw.

Many investors jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon.

Many investors jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon.

I didn't ask how much the dinner cost; sometimes ignorance is bliss.

I didn't ask how much the dinner cost; sometimes ignorance is bliss.

I sent the offer, so the ball is in their court now.

I sent the offer, so the ball is in their court now.

My old laptop finally bit the dust yesterday.

My old laptop finally bit the dust yesterday.

She passed the driving test by the skin of her teeth.

She passed the driving test by the skin of her teeth.

We might lose funding, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.

We might lose funding, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.

I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining because I found a better one.

I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining because I found a better one.

Grandfather is eighty years old, but he is as fit as a fiddle.

Grandfather is eighty years old, but he is as fit as a fiddle.

The ambitious start-up went down in flames within six months.

The ambitious start-up went down in flames within six months.

Don't bother the manager with minor issues, he has bigger fish to fry.

Don't bother the manager with minor issues, he has bigger fish to fry.

I heard on the grapevine that you are planning to relocate.

I heard on the grapevine that you are planning to relocate.

She blames him, but it takes two to tango.

She blames him, but it takes two to tango.

His filing system looks chaotic, but there is a method to his madness.

His filing system looks chaotic, but there is a method to his madness.

Instead of describing the design, show them the mockup; a picture paints a thousand words.

Instead of describing the design, show them the mockup; a picture paints a thousand words.

I know she is resigning, I got it straight from the horse's mouth.

I know she is resigning, I got it straight from the horse's mouth.

Try not to burn bridges when you quit your current job.

Try not to burn bridges when you quit your current job.

They had to lay off half the staff; drastic times call for drastic measures.

They had to lay off half the staff; drastic times call for drastic measures.

He wants to change jobs, but he should remember that the grass is always greener on the other side.

He wants to change jobs, but he should remember that the grass is always greener on the other side.

There is no point in arguing about this anymore; we're just beating a dead horse.

There is no point in arguing about this anymore; we're just beating a dead horse.

Criticizing your boss publicly is like biting the hand that feeds you.

Criticizing your boss publicly is like biting the hand that feeds you.

I went for a long run to blow off steam after the meeting.

I went for a long run to blow off steam after the meeting.

The hotel didn't look great from the outside, but inside it was beautiful — don't judge a book by its cover.

The hotel didn't look great from the outside, but inside it was beautiful — don't judge a book by its cover.

That loud clicking noise is driving me up the wall.

That loud clicking noise is driving me up the wall.

We can't go for a walk now, it's raining cats and dogs.

We can't go for a walk now, it's raining cats and dogs.

To make a long story short, we missed our train and had to sleep at the station.

To make a long story short, we missed our train and had to sleep at the station.

He called me out of the blue after three years of silence.

He called me out of the blue after three years of silence.

I agree with your plan, but let me play devil's advocate for a second.

I agree with your plan, but let me play devil's advocate for a second.

You want to travel but save money? You can't have your cake and eat it too.

You want to travel but save money? You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Don't worry about their argument, it's just a storm in a teacup.

Don't worry about their argument, it's just a storm in a teacup.

He had to pull some strings to get his son into that university.

He had to pull some strings to get his son into that university.

Our donation is just a drop in the bucket, but it helps.

Our donation is just a drop in the bucket, but it helps.

He has a chip on his shoulder because he didn't get promoted.

He has a chip on his shoulder because he didn't get promoted.

I wanted to tell him the truth, but I decided to bite my tongue.

I wanted to tell him the truth, but I decided to bite my tongue.

A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes.

A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes.

Buying a used car online without seeing it is like buying a pig in a poke.

Buying a used car online without seeing it is like buying a pig in a poke.

We need players who can really cut the mustard in the final match.

We need players who can really cut the mustard in the final match.

If you don't get your act together, you will fail the exam.

If you don't get your act together, you will fail the exam.