Jim and Sally called off their wedding after they had a blazing row over their honeymoon destination.
2) Spitting Image-the exact double of another person or thing-
She's the spitting image of her mum.
3) Bad Mouth-criticize someone behind their back-
No one wants to hire an individual who bad mouths a prior employer.
4) Save Your Breath-to spare the effort of saying something, doing something, or making an appeal that will be futile-
I was going to complain to the phone company about the extra charges, but I decided to save my breath.
5) Long In The Tooth-old-
Our poor cat is so long in the tooth that he struggles just walking around the house these days.
6) Bite Someone's Head Off-to speak to someone angrily when there is no reason to-
What's wrong with the boss today? I just tried to ask him a question, and he totally bit my head off!
7) Take At Face Value-to accept that something or someone is as it seems based only on an initial or outward appearance, without further verifying or investigating-
The committee took the report at face value and approved the suggested changes.
8) Face The Music-be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions-
We would later have to face the music over our bold moves.
9) Err On The Side Of Caution-to be especially careful rather than taking a risk or making a mistake-
I like to err on the side of caution and always keep some money in my savings account.
10) Come Out Of One's Shell-to become more outgoing, usually said of a shy or introverted person-
Wow, Anna has really come out of her shell lately. I remember when she wouldn't even talk to anyone, and now she's likely to be voted "Most Talkative".
11) Way Round-a way of dealing with or avoiding a problem-
The only way around this is that we get married without their blessings. They are our parents and will forgive us one day.
12) Run Out Of Steam-lose impetus or enthusiasm-
A rebellion that had run out of steam.
13) Take Something Into Account-to consider or remember something when judging a situation-
I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.
14) In Vain-without success or a result-
They waited in vain for a response.
15) On One's Uppers-extremely short of money-
Joe invited us out to lunch because we were both on our uppers.
16) Ignorance Is Bliss-said to emphasize that sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts about a situation-
I don't want to hear about my ex, ignorance is bliss.
17) Play Second Fiddle-have a subordinate role to someone or something, be treated as less important than someone or something-
He resented playing second fiddle to his younger brother.
18) Jump In At The Deep End-to begin doing something very complex and/or unfamiliar, especially suddenly and without guidance, assistance, or preparation-
Those who go the furthest in life are the ones willing to jump in at the deep end when a great opportunity arises.
19) Eat Your Words-to admit that something you said before was wrong-
Sam said it would never sell, but when he sees these sales figures he'll have to eat his words.
20) By Any Stretch Of The Imagination-as much or as far as one is able to imagine or believe, usually used in the negative-
I don't see how anyone by any stretch of the imagination could fail to understand what my last sentence meant.
