The board meeting painted a pretty grim picture of the company's future.
2) Mountain To Climb-a very difficult task or challenge-
You certainly have a mountain to climb if you intend to get this project done by Thursday.
3) Mend Your Ways-to start behaving in a different, usually preferable, way-
After I got in yet another fight at school, the headmaster told me that I had to mend my ways or else I'd be expelled.
4) Fit Like A Glove-to be the perfect size and shape for someone-
I love these pants because they fit like a glove and they're so comfortable.
5) Follow In Someone's Footsteps-to do the same thing as someone else, esp. someone in your family, previously did-
She followed in her mother's footsteps and started her own business.
6) Get A Kick Out Of-to get a sense of enjoyment, amusement, or excitement from someone or something-
Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach.
7) Wouldn't Dream Of-wouldn't even consider doing something in particular-
I'm sure Mom didn't read that letter you got - she wouldn't dream of opening someone else's mail.
8) Pinch And Scrape-to spend as little money as possible, to be very frugal or tight, especially with the aim of saving up for something bigger-
Ever since we had our second child, we've had to pinch and scrape to make sure they both get what they want for Christmas.
9) Hang In There-an expression of encouragement to persist or stay calm in a challenging situation-
I know you're worried, but hang in there - the doctor will call soon.
10) Be Dead In The Water-unable to function or move, inoperable-
The project is out of funds and dead in the water for the time being.
11) Between A Rock And A Hard Place-facing two equally unpleasant, dangerous, or risky alternatives, where the avoidance of one ensures encountering the harm of the other-
You were really between a rock and a hard place when you had to choose between your career and your relationship.
12) A Chip Off The Old Block-someone whose character or personality resembles that of their parent-
Mike's automotive repair skills really rival those of his father. He's a real chip off the old block!
13) Look Like A Million Dollars-to look exceptionally attractive or in very robust health-
Wow, George looks like a million dollars in that new suit!
14) At/on The Double-very quickly and without any delay-
He disappeared at the double.
15) Blow Someone Away-impress someone greatly-
I'm blown away by his new poem.
16) A Cold Day In July-a time or event that seems unlikely or will never come to pass-
It'll be a cold day in July before they get that new interstate built.
17) A Cold Day In July-a time or event that seems unlikely or will never come to pass-
It'll be a cold day in July before they get that new interstate built.
18) Force One's Hand-to push one to do something that one is not inclined to do otherwise-
I was hoping to play golf today, but the storm forced my hand, so I stayed home instead.
19) Under The Sun-on earth, in existence-
I looked everywhere under the sun for you! Where have you been?
20) Worlds Away-very different from something else-
This new school is worlds away from the old one I taught at. For one, the kids actually listen!
