Have you seen my new sports car? Man, I can't wait to take it out and burn up the road!
2) Built Like A Tank-having a physique or structure that is strong and physically imposing-
If you're going out in this snow, take my car, it's built like a tank!
3) To Win By A Nose-to win by a very small amount-
I ran the fastest race I could, but I only won by a nose.
4) The Brains Behind Something-the person responsible for a certain plan or idea-
I wonder which of my enemies is the brains behind this latest rumor about me.
5) In Tandem-alongside each other-
A tight fiscal policy working in tandem with a tight foreign exchange policy would hugely help the economy.
6) Dead As A Doornail-quite dead-
The plants are all as dead as a doornail.
7) Die In Harness-to die while still actively working or still of the age or physical condition to do so-
With medicine and healthcare improving at such vast rates, far fewer people die in harness than ever before.
8) Under The Auspices Of-under the protection, sponsorship, or patronage of or under the oversight, supervision, control, or management of-
The whole exhibition, under the auspices of the National Organization for Women, aims to draw attention to the injustices women all over the world face every day.
9) The Tail Wagging The Dog-the smallest or least important part of something in control of the larger or more important elements, a reversal of typical roles or dynamics of power-
They reorganized their entire weekly schedule just because their son likes to sleep in late. Talk about the tail wagging the dog.
10) Cast Aspersions On-to talk negatively or unflatteringly about someone or something-
I'm sorry to cast aspersions on Julie, but her work ethic is really terrible.
11) Behind The Scenes-out of sight of the public at a theatre or organization, secretly-
Diplomatic manoeuvres going on behind the scenes.
12) Look Before You Leap-carefully consider the possible consequences before taking action-
If you deceive your boss now, what do you think will happen if he finds out about it? I mean, look before you leap!
13) A Free Lunch-a phrase that can be used to refer to anything given away for free-
Of course, once you're signed up to the free program, you have to pay for all sorts of extra services to make it even worth using. There's no such thing as a free lunch, after all.
14) A Free Lunch-a phrase that can be used to refer to anything given away for free-
Of course, once you're signed up to the free program, you have to pay for all sorts of extra services to make it even worth using. There's no such thing as a free lunch, after all.
15) Cold Sweat-a state of sweating induced by fear, anxiety, or illness-
The very thought of exams brought her out in a cold sweat.
16) Throw Under The Bus-to do something harmful to someone else in order to gain an advantage for yourself-
I'm not going to throw my friend under the bus for something he did 25 years ago.
17) Kick The Can Down The Road-put off confronting a difficult issue or making an important decision, typically on a continuing basis-
I appreciate that he doesn't want to raise taxes, but sooner or later you have to stop kicking the can down the road.
18) Dry Run-a practice session or test designed to identify and correct possible problems-
The theater group did a dry run of the play to iron out any technical problems before opening night.
19) On The Horizon-likely to happen or exist soon-
There is no new drug on the horizon that will make this disease easier to treat.
20) Hide Light Under A Bushel-to avoid utilizing or emphasizing one's talents, to conceal one's good ideas or talents-
Jane has some good ideas, but she doesn't speak very often. She hides her light under a bushel.
