Vocabulary
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Other people's situations always seem better than your own
“She thinks her friend's life is better, but THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER”
Something that makes a good thing even better; an added bonus
“Winning was great, but the bonus was THE ICING ON THE CAKE”
The final annoyance in a series
“That was THE LAST STRAW for me”
The most popular or fashionable color or thing at the moment
“They say brown is THE NEW BLACK”
The money that is spent by people who are homosexual
“Businesses are targeting THE PINK POUND”
The situation becomes more complicated
“THE PLOT THICKENS in this mystery”
People should not criticize someone else for a fault that they have themselves
“You're criticizing him for being late? That's THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK!”
A remote, rural area far from cities or towns
“They live way out in THE STICKS”
Everything; the whole thing; all of it
“She went THE WHOLE NINE YARDS with the party decorations”
A clear sign that something will happen
“THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL for the company”
Think creatively
“We need to THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX”
A source of ongoing annoyance
“He's A THORN IN MY SIDE at work”
Discourage or reduce enthusiasm for something
“He THREW COLD WATER ON our plans”
Give up; quit
“After years of trying, he THREW IN THE SPONGE”
Quit or give up; admit defeat
“After months of trying, he decided to THROW IN THE TOWEL”
Betray someone for personal gain
“He THREW ME UNDER THE BUS”
Very pleased or delighted
“She was TICKLED PINK with the birthday surprise”
Get married
“They're TYING THE KNOT”
Time passes very quickly
“TIME FLIES when you're having fun”
Time passes quickly when enjoying yourself
“TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN”
Time is valuable, so don't waste it
“TIME IS MONEY”
Only a small part of a larger problem
“These complaints are just THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG”
Being ironic or joking; not meant to be taken seriously
“I meant that TONGUE IN CHEEK”
Boast about your achievements
“Don't TOOT YOUR OWN HORN too much”
Uncertain or risky outcome
“It was TOUCH AND GO for a while”
Difficulties and hardships in life
“Despite many TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, she succeeded”
Attempt something for the first time
“I'm going to TRY MY HAND AT painting”
Ignore something intentionally
“The teacher TURNED A BLIND EYE to the late students”
Change your behavior
“He decided to TURN OVER A NEW LEAF”
Pressure or force someone to do something
“I didn't want to go, but he TWISTED my ARM”
Very similar people
“They're like TWO PEAS IN A POD”
Completely controlled by someone else
“He keeps his wife UNDER his THUMB”
Feeling slightly ill or sick
“I'm feeling a bit UNDER THE WEATHER today”
You are wasting your efforts because you will get no results
“You can tell her UNTIL YOU'RE BLUE IN THE FACE”
Very angry and ready to protest or fight
“Residents are UP IN ARMS about the new road”
Uncertain or undecided
“Our plans are still UP IN THE AIR”
Very busy with; having a lot of something (usually work or problems)
“I'm UP TO MY EYEBALLS IN work”
Fully informed or up to date
“Let me get you UP TO SPEED on the project”
Disappear completely
“He VANISHED INTO THIN AIR”
The other way around
“I like her and VICE VERSA”
Express your view
“Everyone should VOICE THEIR OPINION”
Someone who provides sensible advice
“She was THE VOICE OF REASON”
An expression of support or faith
“The promotion was A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE in her abilities”
Wait for something bad to happen
“I'm WAITING FOR THE OTHER SHOE TO DROP”
Something that makes you realize something
“That was A WAKE UP CALL”
Feel extremely happy and excited
“She's been WALKING ON AIR since the good news”
Be very careful not to offend someone
“I feel like I'm WALKING ON EGGSHELLS”
Refuse to be involved or responsible for something or someone anymore
“I'm WASHING my HANDS OF this project”
Refuse responsibility for something
“I'M WASHING MY HANDS OF this mess”
Past and forgotten
“That's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE”
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