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a bee in her bonnet
upset, a bit angry, on edge Aunt Betsy was kind of cranky, like she had a bee in her bonnet.a bone to pick
something to argue about, a matter to discuss "Joe sounded angry when he said, ""I have a bone to pick with you."""A burden of one's own choice is not felt.
Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.a button short
intellectually deficienta caution
a bold or shocking person, no shrinking violet She is a caution! She told the judge he was all wrong.A chain is no stronger than its weakest link
This means that processes, organisations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
The strength of a group depends on each individual member.A Chip On Your Shoulder
Being upset for something that happened in the past.a common thread
an idea or theme that is similar to others There's a common thread in most of Berton's stories.a contract out on
a contract that pays to have someone killed There's a contract out on Mike. The boss doesn't like him.a coon's age
many years, a dog's age We haven't been out to the coast in a coon's age. It's been years.a crush on
sudden feeling of love or romance Judy has a crush on Tim. See the way she looks at him.A fault confessed is half redressed.
Confession is the beginning of forgiveness.a fly on the wall
able to hear and see what a fly would see and hear I'd like to be a fly on the wall in the Judge's chambers.A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted
It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.A fool and his money are soon [easily] parted.
A foolish person usually spends money carelessly.a fool and his money are soon parted
"a fool will spend all his money quickly; easy come, easy go" After he had spent his fortune, he remembered this saying: A fool and his money are soon parted.A fool and his money are soon parted.
If one spends without thought, then one will be penniless.a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.a freeze on
"a stoppage; a decision to stop spending, hiring etc." Right now there's a freeze on hiring at the plant - no hiring.A friend to all is a friend to none.
Someone who is a friend to everyone makes none of them feel special.a game one
a willing player, a rough and ready person I can see that Bev's a game one. She plays hard and doesn't quit.a glow on
slightly drunk, tipsy, catch a buzz When Myrna gets a glow on, she likes to dance real close.a goner
something that is lost or beyond help I thought he was a goner, but the cat came back. He's home.A good conscience is a soft pillow.
You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.A good name is sooner lost than won.
A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.a grape on the business
Australian slang for a person whose presence spoils things for othersa hard-on
an erect penis, a hard penis When our dog gets a hard-on, he tries to crawl up my leg.a hell of a|hell|one hell of a
adj. or adv. phr., informal Extraordinary; very. He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game. Max said seven months was a hell of a time to have to wait for a simple visa. The fall Max took left one hell of a bruise on his knee.A loaded wagon makes no noise.
Really wealthy don't talk about money.A long row to hoe
Something that is a long row to hoe is a difficult task that takes a long time.a long shot
a poor chance of winning, a slim chance The Leafs winning the Stanley Cup - now that's a long shot.a long way off
1．at a long distance相距很远The town is a long way off．那个城市在很远的地方。
2．far in the future（在时间上）离现在远
Christmas is still a long way off．圣诞节还早着呢。
3．far from 远非
The novel is a long way off perfection．这部小说远非完美之作。
a loose cannon
unpredictable employee, one who may embarrass The President is sensible, but the Vice President is a loose cannon.a lot on the ball
intelligent, smart Melvin may not look intelligent, but he's got a lot on the ball.A monkey in silk is a monkey no less.
No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath.a month of Sundays
a very long time, many days It will take a month of Sundays to phone the students in our school.a new lease on life
a feeling that life will be better, a fresh start The promotion gave him a new lease on life.a piece of the action
a share of the profit or prize or loot Those who paid for the winning ticket get a piece of the action.a pinch of coon shit
very little or no value, worthless That Rambler ain't worth a pinch o' coon shit. It's a lousy car.a play on words
a pun, a word or phrase that has two meanings When a man says he'll give you a ring, it may be a play on words.a question of
the important factor, the issue For them, it's a question of faith. They believe in the Bible.A rolling stone gathers no moss
Idiom[s]: A rolling stone gathers no mossTheme: LIFESTYLE
A proverb that describes a person who keeps changing jobs or residences and, therefore, accumulates no possessions or responsibilities.
"John just can't seem to stay in one place," said Sally. "Oh, well, a rolling stone gathers no moss."
Bill has no furniture to bother with because he keeps on the move. He keeps saying that a rolling stone gathers no moss.