The artist always tried to go against the grain, ignoring the artistic trends of her day.
2) Dressed To Kill-very well-dressed and fashionable, typically in an attempt to impress other people-
I have to be dressed to kill at this event tonight-a lot of important people will be there.
3) Loose Cannon-an unpredictable or uncontrolled person who is liable to cause unintentional damage-
Most of the cop heroes in contemporary films are loners and loose cannons.
4) Cross Paths-to meet someone by chance and not by choice-
The last time I crossed paths with Fred, we ended up arguing about something inconsequential.
5) Kick The Bucket-to die-
Any plant under my care kicks the bucket in about a week.
6) Under Fire-subject to intense criticism or judgment-
The company came under fire after allegations surfaced that the CEO had misappropriated funds.
7) At First Light-when the first light of dawn appears-
We are leaving tomorrow at first light, so I suggest you guys go to bed early tonight.
8) Put A Sock In It-used to tell someone to be quiet or stop making so much noise-
Hey, put a sock in it, will you? I'm trying to work here.
9) Child's Play-a very easy task-
Finding the right street was child's play with a map.
10) Variety Is The Spice Of Life-said to emphasize that doing many different things, or often changing what you do, makes life interesting-
You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life.
11) In The Picture-informed or up to date, involved in or aware of what is going on-
Just make sure you keep the boss in the picture about the status of the project.
12) Be Slow On The Uptake-slow or unable to understand something-
I was always a bit slow on the uptake as a kid, so school was never my favorite place to be.
13) You Can't Unring A Bell-you can't rescind information that has been shared publicly, especially when it is damaging to a person or organization's reputation-
You can't unring a bell, even with the best lawyers. So I doubt this scandal is going away anytime soon.
14) Take It On The Chin-accept misfortune courageously or stoically-
One of her great strengths is her ability to take it on the chin.
15) The Vale Of Years-the last or declining years of one's age or career-
Astride his motorcycle with thick chestnut hair and a deep, booming voice, my grandfather looks very little like a man who has slipped into the vale of years.
16) Dirt Cheap-very inexpensive -These shoes were dirt cheap -
I found them on the clearance rack.
17) Until The Cows Come Home-for a very long time-
I could sit here and argue with you till the cows come home, but it wouldn't solve anything.
18) Glass Ceiling-an unacknowledged discriminatory barrier to advancement-
At the age of 43, she became the highest ranking woman officer in the country, squashing all speculations of the existence of a glass ceiling.
19) Turn Over A New Leaf-start to act or behave in a better or more responsible way-
Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more.
20) Come Full Circle-to return to the original or a similar position, situation, or circumstance where one or something started-
After the banking sector brought on the economic collapse through lack of federal oversight, things seem to be coming full circle as politicians are beginning to call for deregulation of the industry once again.
