The way he's obsessing over one doorknob when we're renovating the entire house makes me think that he can't see the forest for the trees.
2) Chop And Change-to keep changing your ideas, opinions, activities, or job-
After six months of chopping and changing, we've decided to go back to our old system.
3) Drive Up The Wall-to annoy or frustrate one to the point of exasperation-
A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the wall.
4) Fly High-in a successful or important position, doing very well, in a state of euphoric happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm-
The country was flying high for several years, but the recession brought everything crashing back down to the ground.
5) Look Daggers At-to glare at someone very angrily, spitefully, or disdainfully-
I noticed the bride looking daggers at the best man as he started making vulgar jokes during his speech.
6) Beg, Borrow, Or Steal-to do whatever is necessary to get something-
I'm going to get a dress for the prom, whether I have to beg, borrow, or steal one.
7) Beg To Differ-to politely disagree with someone else-
He thinks that the evening was a disaster, but I beg to differ - I saw plenty of guests enjoying themselves!
8) Be Afraid Of One's Own Shadow-to be easily or constantly spooked, nervous, timid, afraid, or fearfully suspicious-
You can't live life being afraid of your shadow - you need to get out into the world and taste adventure!
9) In Earnest-with sincere intentions-
If the two sides can't sit down and negotiate in earnest, they're never going to come to an agreement.
10) At The End Of Your Rope-to have no more patience or strength-
I'm at the end of my rope with these kids!
11) Down In The Dumps-unhappy-
She's down in the dumps because all her friends are out of town.
12) Pump Up-to increase someone's or one's own excitement, confidence, or mental preparation-
The coach pumped us all up just before we headed out onto the field.
13) Be On A Roll-to be having a successful or lucky period-
Pippa won five games in a row and it was obvious she was on a roll.
14) Throw In The Towel-abandon a struggle, admit defeat-
There are times when the difficulties appear too great and we just throw in the towel.
15) Be All Fingers And Thumbs-be clumsy or awkward in one's actions-
I'm all fingers and thumbs today. That's the second plate I've dropped this morning.
16) All In All-on the whole-
Sure, it rained on our vacation, but all in all we had a great time.
17) Clear The Decks-prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress-
The company's sale of Australian investments cleared the decks for expansion in the UK.
18) No Harm, No Foul-used to indicate that a mistake or instance of misconduct should be excused because it has not caused damage-
Strictly speaking it was petty trespassing, but no harm, no foul.
19) Do Wonders-to produce excellent results or be extremely effective, especially unexpectedly-
Getting the job did wonders for her self-confidence.
20) Open And Shut-easy to prove or answer-
He thought it was an open and shut case until the prime suspect was murdered.
