When he saw me in the kitchen, he made a beeline for the door.
2) Loaves And Fishes-tangible benefits or rewards, material benefits-
Paul hasn't helped us with this project at all, but you know he'll be there for the loaves and fishes if we win the contest!
3) Be In Over Your Head-to be involved in a difficult situation that you cannot get out of-
Sean tried to pay his gambling debts, but he was in over his head.
4) In Dribs And Drabs-in small portions, bit by bit-
The whole story is being revealed in dribs and drabs.
5) You Scratch My Back And I'll Scratch Yours-used to tell someone that if they help you, you will help them-
I do have some information you might be interested in, but what can you offer me in return? You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
6) Weigh Your Words-to carefully think about everything you are going to say before you say it-
He gave his statement to the court, weighing each word as he spoke.
7) Jump Ship-to leave any post or position, to quit or resign-
None of the editors liked the new policies, so they all jumped ship as soon as other jobs opened up.
8) Cloak And Dagger-involving or characterized by mystery, intrigue, or espionage-
I'm tired of all these cloak and dagger meetings - let's discuss the issues openly.
9) The Blind Leading The Blind-used to describe a situation where a person who knows nothing is getting advice and help from another person who knows almost nothing-
Nathan offered to be my guide through Philadelphia, but since he had never been there before either, it was a case of the blind leading the blind.
10) Keep Someone/Something At Bay-prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect-
She fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.
11) Be A Far Cry From Something-to be completely different from something-
This flat is a far cry from the house they had before.
12) Knit Your Brows-to frown (move your eyebrows down and together) because you are thinking carefully, or because you are angry or worried-
He knitted his brow in concentration.
13) Dance To Tune-to always do what someone tells you to do-
Powerful businessman seem to have the district officials dancing to their tune.
14) Like A Bull In A China Shop-to be careless in the way one move or behaves, clumsy-
We told her it was a delicate situation but she went into the meeting like a bull in a china shop.
15) Asleep At The Switch-not to be alert on opportunity-
The security guard fell asleep at the switch and a robber broke in.
16) Give The Devil His Due-said when you admit that someone you do not like or admire does have some good qualities-
I don't like the man but - give the devil his due - he works incredibly hard.
17) Sail Under False Colors-disguise one's true nature or intentions-
He felt the waiters could see that in his cashmere tweed jacket he is sailing under false colors.
18) Throw Cold Water-to be negative about someone's ideas or plans-
You're always throwing cold water on my suggestions.
19) Meet One's Waterloo-to meet or be defeated by one's final and insurmountable challenge-
The boss is being very hard on Bill. It seems that Bill has finally met his Waterloo.
20) Slam Dunk-an action or accomplishment that is easily done-
Finishing that project with all his experience should be a slam dunk for George.
