The surgery went well, but he’s not out of the woods yet.

Asking about his past opened a real can of worms.

They left us in the dark about the schedule changes.

He finally took the plunge and started his own business.

She turned the tables and won after being behind.

He realized he was in over his head with the project.

Tell me what happened — I’m all ears.

You’re on thin ice after missing two deadlines.

My comment must have hit a nerve — she got very upset.

His kindness really swept her off her feet.

He loves stirring the pot to see people argue.

The rude service left a bad taste in my mouth.

I’m busy today, but I’ll take a rain check on dinner.

I told the truth and let the chips fall where they may.

I don’t mind helping, but I draw the line at working for free.

Don’t leave me hanging — tell me what you decided.

They bent the rules so we could submit the form late.

Several team members jumped ship when the company struggled.

I’ll let it slide this time, but don’t be late again.

The project hit a snag when the files got corrupted.

Her performance completely blew us away.

The deadline lit a fire under the whole team.

Even under pressure, he held his ground.

We don’t know if the plan will fail, so let’s cross that bridge when we get to it.

The company hired a new CEO to shake things up and bring fresh ideas.

As a manager, she has to walk a tightrope between keeping her team happy and meeting the company’s demands.

She decided to throw her hat in the ring for the position.

Winning the award was a real feather in her cap.

She prefers to paddle her own canoe and not rely on others.

That donation is a drop in the bucket compared to what we need.

She drives a hard bargain when selling her products.

The coach pulled a rabbit out of a hat with that strategy.

He’s skating on thin ice by ignoring the rules.

It’s the weekend — time to let your hair down.

His negative comment took the wind out of my sails.

We must have gotten our wires crossed — I thought the meeting was tomorrow.

She dug her heels in and refused to change her decision.

It took a while, but I finally got the hang of driving.

Don’t push his buttons — he’s already stressed.

Losing the competition was a hard pill to swallow.

They pulled the rug out from under him by canceling the project.

They don’t see eye to eye on how to run the business.

At the end of the day, your health matters most.

He pulled some strings to get an interview.

Keep your eyes peeled for any unusual activity.

Sharing resources creates a win-win situation.

We often take our health for granted.

I used to write fast, but I think I’m losing my touch.

She wants to break the cycle of stress and overthinking.

He didn’t lie, but he definitely bent the truth.

You need to pull yourself together and focus.

He needed to rant a little to get it out of his system.

She’s new — cut her some slack while she’s learning.

We really got off on the wrong foot, but now we cooperate well.

Don’t blow it out of proportion—it’s not a big deal.

The singer has been in the spotlight for weeks.

I had to put my plans on the back burner while studying.

Can you tell me off the top of your head how much it costs?

Public speaking took me out of my comfort zone.

I was reading and lost track of time.

This is only a quick fix—we need a long-term solution.

Take his advice with a grain of salt—he exaggerates a lot.

If you think I broke the vase, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Don’t burn your bridges—you might need their help later.

We’re finally on the same wavelength about the design.

Seeing that toy was a real blast from the past.

I said some things in the heat of the moment that I didn’t mean.

Let’s get the ball rolling on the new project.

Fame is a double-edged sword—it brings money but takes privacy.

The bad exam result was a wake-up call for him.

I was studying for hours, but I hit a wall and couldn’t focus anymore.

If you want that promotion, you need to step up your game.

Even though he insulted her, she took the high road and stayed calm.

It was hard to keep a straight face during his joke.

They blew the incident out of proportion.

I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.

It’s unfair to move the goalposts halfway through the project.

Their new product really raised the bar in the market.

The last-minute changes threw a wrench in our plan.

He’s completely under his boss’s thumb.

It’s tricky at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.

The plan didn’t work, so we need to go back to the drawing board.

By studying on the bus, I kill two birds with one stone.

He has a chip on his shoulder about not going to college.

He felt on top of the world after winning the competition.

I feel better now that I got it off my chest.

The car disappeared in the blink of an eye.

If this plan doesn’t work, we’ll have to go back to square one.

The keys were right under my nose the whole time!

You need to get your act together if you want to pass the exam.

Everyone wanted a piece of the pie after the company became successful.

I’m snowed under with work this week.

Let me set the record straight about what happened.

He apologized to save face in front of his colleagues.

I can read him like a book; he’s lying.

She put her foot down and refused to agree.

Don’t try to pass the buck for your mistakes.

He made an off-the-cuff remark during the interview.

The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.

The manager laid down the law at the meeting.

They lived hand to mouth after losing their jobs.

The company went belly up after the bad investment.

He flew off the handle when he heard the news.

The politician fell from grace after the scandal.

After losing the debate, he had to eat humble pie.

Be careful with the contract—the devil is in the details.

He quit smoking cold turkey last year.

He always tries to break the mold with his designs.

She got her ducks in a row before the meeting.

After a short break, I got my second wind.

He’s always full of hot air in meetings.

Don’t worry, every dog has its day.

Quitting smoking is easier said than done.

He’s a famous actor but very down to earth.

She looks strict, but don’t judge a book by its cover.

Most of our customers come by word of mouth.

He burned his fingers in the stock market.

I wanted to complain but I bit my tongue.

Her little daughter is the apple of her eye.

This puzzle is a tough nut to crack.

She’s really on the ball today.

For crying out loud, stop yelling!

He made an eleventh-hour decision to join.

Let’s not rock the boat with arguments.

The best-laid plans often go wrong.

You’re quiet—penny for your thoughts?

It’s water under the bridge now.

He walks on eggshells around his boss.

He’s under the gun to finish the report.

Life threw me a curveball with that news.

I save money for a rainy day.

The vending machine is out of order.

Mind your own business and don’t interfere.

He loves cars—like father, like son.

He’s a jack of all trades, master of none.

She’s always fishing for compliments.

Don’t bite the bullet twice with the same deal.

He succeeded against all odds.

The policy is a hot potato for the government.

The company barely broke even this year.

He’s all bark and no bite.

If you believe it, put your money where your mouth is.

Can you hold the fort while I’m away?

He kept a low profile after the scandal.

She always calls a spade a spade.

They left him high and dry without support.

He had a change of heart and decided to stay.

She went out on a limb to defend him.

The situation got out of hand quickly.

Planning the party before the date is set is putting the cart before the horse.

She goes jogging every day, come rain or shine.

He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.

The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.

When will they arrive? Your guess is as good as mine.

He’s been working like a dog all week.

The company managed to weather the storm of recession.

The keys were right under your nose.

The manager turned a blind eye to their mistake.

I haven’t been sick all year—touch wood.

They’ve stayed friends through thick and thin.

The project is small, but at least the ball is rolling.

His arrogance really takes the cake.

Speak of the devil—here he comes now!

I smelled a rat when he offered me money.

Just sit tight and wait for instructions.

He shot himself in the foot by lying to his boss.

If you read between the lines, you’ll see what she means.

Skipping school is out of the question.

He told me something off the record.

Keep exercising—no pain, no gain.

You should make hay while the sun shines and invest now.

Several employees jumped the ship after the merger.

That cold drink really hit the spot.

All our efforts went down the drain.

She gave him the cold shoulder after the argument.

His complaints fell on deaf ears.

Don’t worry, every cloud has a silver lining.

He got a slap on the wrist for breaking the rules.

Losing the match was bad, but the referee’s call added insult to injury.

He threw in the sponge after several failed attempts.

Let’s keep the ball rolling with another project.

That comment was really hitting below the belt.

It was just a shot in the dark, but I guessed correctly.

If you play your cards right, you’ll get the promotion.

He kept his cards close to his chest during the negotiations.

We’re working against the clock to finish the project.

Winning the award was a real feather in his cap.

He tried to pull a fast one on the cashier.

He kept his cool during the debate.

I can’t help; I have bigger fish to fry.

The kids are full of beans today.

He cried wolf so often that no one believed him.

He’s playing with fire by lying to his boss.

The teacher decided to go back to basics.

Don’t jump to conclusions without evidence.

I’m all thumbs when it comes to fixing things.

He hated playing second fiddle to his brother.

The powers that be decided to cut the budget.

If this fails, it’s back to square one.

The police were in hot pursuit of the thief.

They kept the project under wraps until launch.

The boy ran like the wind.

Get a move on or we’ll be late!

He really bit the hand that fed him.

I’m snowed under with paperwork this week.

His bright tie stuck out like a sore thumb.

We went down memory lane looking at old photos.

They pulled out all the stops for the festival.

He played hardball in the negotiations.

They tried to sweep the scandal under the rug.

She made a scene at the restaurant.

The police left no stone unturned in the investigation.

I put two and two together and realized she was lying.

He goes jogging to blow off steam.

This phone isn’t in the same league as the flagship models.

The strike threw a wrench in the works.

After years of conflict, they finally called it quits.

He didn’t cut the mustard in the interview.

Learning coding added another string to her bow.

We decided to play it safe and cancel the trip.

She had butterflies in her stomach before the speech.

Hang in there, things will improve soon.

I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes right now.

Talking about it is just beating a dead horse.

Her comments really ruffled his feathers.

The boss keeps us on our toes with sudden inspections.

The deal was made behind closed doors.

I’m exhausted; I’m hitting the hay.

The bonus was the icing on the cake.

We finally made ends meet halfway and signed the contract.

She went to great lengths to plan the wedding.

He kept a stiff upper lip during the crisis.

She loves being in the limelight.

That necklace must have cost the earth.

I nearly jumped out of my skin when the door slammed.

They reached an agreement at the eleventh hour.

The project was too expensive, so they pulled the plug.

In a nutshell, we lost the deal.

He turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

It takes time to know the ropes in a new job.

Who are you to cast the first stone?

He went the whole nine yards for his wedding.

She stuck her neck out to defend him.

Better to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up the past.

They decided to bury the hatchet after years of fighting.

He loves throwing his weight around in the office.

He takes his wife for granted.

Her name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where we met.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

She has a lot on her plate these days.

He always makes a mountain out of a molehill.

He jumped the bandwagon of crypto trading.

Success goes hand in hand with hard work.

This new app is the best thing since sliced bread.

He would help you at the drop of a hat.

He changed jobs but it was out of the frying pan into the fire.

She stuck to her guns and refused to quit.

This hotel is a far cry from the pictures online.

She caught the train in the nick of time.

It’s time to cut our losses and sell the business.

The crime was committed in cold blood.

Can you give me a ballpark figure for the cost?

She went over her boss’s head to complain.

Those players are all in the same league.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.

Injustice makes my blood boil.

I had to pay out of pocket for the medicine.

He ignored the writing on the wall about the company.

She took the bull by the horns and confronted him.

He prefers to go with the flow rather than plan.

We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

She got the job because the early bird catches the worm.

The customers kicked up a fuss about the delay.

The rules are written in black and white.

He’s recovering well but not out of the woods yet.

Her book really made waves in the industry.

He still holds a grudge against his old boss.

You have to jump through hoops to get that visa.

Her constant complaints drive me up the wall.

He threw caution to the wind and invested all his money.

She stole my thunder by announcing her news first.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—diversify your investments.

He’s just keeping his head above water with two jobs.

The company is breaking new ground in renewable energy.

The donation was just a drop in the ocean.

He fell head over heels in love with her.

To make a long story short, we won.

Please keep me in the loop about any updates.

He threw cold water on our plans with his negativity.

I’ll play devil’s advocate and question your idea.

They kept their relationship under the radar.

Let’s go Dutch and split the bill.

He’s burning the candle at both ends before exams.

There’s no use crying over spilled milk.

Working from home gives me the best of both worlds.

She bent over backwards to help them.

Let’s play it by ear and see what happens.

His rudeness was the last straw.

I’m all ears, tell me what happened!

He jumped the gun and announced the results early.

Those twins are like two peas in a pod.

Their fight was just a storm in a teacup.

She’s in the driver’s seat now.

We need to address the elephant in the room.

He apologized, but a leopard can’t change its spots.

The plan went down in flames.

Hold your horses, we’re not ready yet.

The company managed to ride out the storm.

He felt like a fish out of water at the fancy party.

Social media can be both a blessing and a curse.

Let’s cut to the chase and talk about the deal.

He bit off more than he could chew with this project.

She’s the one calling the shots in the company.

Every family has a skeleton in the closet.

He was let off the hook after proving his innocence.

He felt out of his depth in advanced math class.

Buying that gadget was like throwing money down the drain.

Take his advice with a grain of salt.

He was paid under the table for the job.

The team ran out of steam after the first half.

Drinking water helps keep headaches at bay.

He was in over his head with the project.

He missed the boat by not applying earlier.

Her dad hit the ceiling when he saw the bill.