15 Idiomatic Expression Examples
- At the drop of a hat
Without any hesitation; instantly.
- Back to the drawing board
When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.
- Ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or step
- Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
- Be glad to see the back of
Be happy when a person leaves.
- Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
- 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.
- Don’t judge a book by its cover
Don’t judge something primarily by its appearance.
- Up for grabs
Available for anyone
- Split hairs
Argue or worry about small details
- Round the bend
Crazy, insane
- Get the sack
To be fired
- On the nose
Precisely, at an exact time
- Wet your whistle
Drink something
