Now that I'm finished school, I feel like I really want to spread my swings and see what's out there for me.
2)A Roaring Success-something that is very successful-
The party was a roaring success.
3) Lick Your Wounds-to spend time getting back your strength or happiness after a defeat or bad experience-
The sports team returned home yesterday to lick its wounds after the terrible defeat.
4)The Thin End Of The Wedge-the beginning of a harmful development; some minor change or development that instigates or foreshadows something much larger or more impactful-
If we allow them to get a foothold in this territory, it could be the thin edge of the wedge that sees them stealing huge portions of our market share.
5) Tighten The Reins-to begin doing something more carefully or cautiously; to regain or tighten control of someone or something-
I wish those parents would tighten the rein on their kids, the little devils are tearing the place apart!
6)Ripple Effect-the continuing and spreading results of an event or action-
She always hoped that the kindness she showed others would have a positive ripple effect through her community.
7) A Smart Cookie-a clever and intelligent person-
Don't underestimate Cindy's intelligence - she's one smart cookie!
8)Be Hounded By Someone Or Something-to be pursued, chased, badgered, or pestered, especially persistently or relentlessly-
The suspect was hounded by police for days, being pursued as far as the border before he was finally arrested.
9) Kill The Fatted Calf-to have a special celebration for someone who has been away for a long time-
My daughter is coming home from college for the summer, so we're going to kill the fatted calf and have a huge barbecue.
10)A Hot Hand-a continuous period of great success, luck, or fortune; a winning streak-
I'm not usually any good at poker, but I had a hot hand last night.
