He has his head in the clouds while the rest of us are trying to figure out how to fix this!
2) Take Your Cue From Someone Or Something-to be strongly influenced by something or someone-
The architects took their cue for the design of the new hotel from the nearby banks.
3) Get Over Something-to accept an unpleasant fact or situation after dealing with it for a while-
They're upset that you didn't call, but they'll get over it.
4) Sit Tight-remain firmly in one's place-
Getting your portrait painted won't take long - just sit tight.
5) Like Two Peas In A Pod-very similar, especially in appearance-
The twins are like two peas in a pod.
6) Forbidden Fruit-something that is even more attractive because it is not allowed-
Since forbidden fruit is the sweetest, I couldn't stop myself from taking a piece of the cake my mom had specifically made for work.
7) Put Someone In His/her Place-to humble or lower the dignity of someone, to make someone aware that they are not as important, respected, influential as they think-
When he tried to take charge, she immediately put him in his place.
8) No Hard Feelings-no ill will, no resentment or anger-
Unfortunately these layoffs are out of our control. I hope there are no hard feelings.
9) Grant Someone No Quarter-to offer someone no mercy, concession, indulgence, or leeway-
Our boss grants no quarter when it comes to the standards of our projects.
10) Be No Slouch-to be very hardworking, enthusiastic, and/or skillful-
Tom might not be the friendliest coworker in the world, but he's no slouch when it comes to running the company's IT systems.
11) Be Of No Use To Man Or Beast-to be completely useless, to serve no purpose, to be unsuitable to anyone or anything-
After 20 years, my faithful old truck finally broke down for good. It's no use to man or beast anymore.
12) Hue And Cry-a noisy expression of public anger or disapproval-
There has been a great hue and cry about the council's plans to close the school.
13) Tipping Point-the time at which a change or an effect cannot be stopped-
The earth has already passed the tipping point in terms of global warming.
14) Raze Something To The Ground-to tear down something, usually a building, to ground level-
The council decided to raze the old city hall to the ground.
15) On The Edge Of Seat-excited, nervous, or filled with suspense while one waits to see what happens next-
Her character is so deliciously sinister and conniving that I was always on the edge of my seat to see what she would do next.
16) Put/set Someone Straight-to correct someone's attitude, belief, or behavior, to make sure someone understands something correctly-
Helen told me she thought the moon landing was faked, so I had to put her straight!
17) Have A Crack At Something-to attempt to do something, to take a turn trying to do something-
Well, I haven't fixed a motor in nearly 10 years, but I'll certainly have a crack at it.
18) Have A Knack For-to be exceptionally proficient at something-
Jenny's got a real knack for the piano.
19) Not The Sharpest Tool In The Shed-not particularly intelligent, witty, or clever-
Her new boyfriend isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's pretty good looking!
20) Not Mince Your Words-to say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this-
The report does not mince words, describing the situation as "ludicrous".
