Idioms index A to Z list of the most popular idioms Idioms quiz GoEnglish.com Today's English Idioms idiom keyword: A GoEnglish.com Index About keyword:  A A Blessing In Disguise » "My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; I've been wasting too much time driving around anyway." A Chip On Your Shoulder » "What's bothering that guy?" Answer: "Nothing; he's just got a chip on the shoulder." A Dime A Dozen » "I don't need friends like him; they are a dime a dozen." A Drop In The Bucket » "I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the bucket." A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted » Example: "Her husband can't seem to hold onto any amount of money; he either spends it or loses it. A fool and his money are easily parted." A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned » "I'm going to give you $20 but I want you to put it in the bank; a penny saved is a penny earned!" A Piece Of Cake » "Do you think you will win your tennis match today?" Answer: "It will be a piece of cake." A Shot In The Dark » "That was such a difficult question! How did you get it right?" Reply: "I just took a shot in the dark." A Slip Of The Tongue » "Be careful talking to the police tomorrow; one slip of the tongue could get us into big trouble." A Taste Of Your Own Medicine » "It looks like she got a taste of her own medicine." A Toss-Up » "Do you think they'll make it one time?" Answer: "I really don't know. It's a toss-up." A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing » "Don't trust the salespeople at that store; they are all wolves in sheep's clothing!" An Arm And A Leg » "Be careful with that watch; it cost me an arm and a leg." At The Drop Of A Hat » "Would you travel around the world if you had the money?" Answer: "At the drop of a hat." Beat A Dead Horse » "There's no use in beating a dead horse." Between A Rock And A Hard Place » "I'd like to help you but I am stuck between a rock and a hard place." Birds Of A Feather Flock Together » "Look; the volleyball players are eating at the same table together, as always." Answer: "Birds of a feather flock together." Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth » "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! When you buy your own beers you can decide what brand you want." Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining » "I found a new job after all and I like this one much better than the last!" Answer: "You see, every cloud has a silver lining." Mad As A Hatter » "Everybody in my family knew that our uncle was as mad as a hatter." Neither A Borrower, Nor A Lender Be » "Could you lend me twenty dollars?" Answer: "Sorry, neither a borrower nor a lender be." Not A Chance » "Do you think you will be able to finish your report by five o'clock today?" Answer: "Not a chance. I'll be busy in meetings all day." Out On A Limb » "I want this project to succeed just as much as you do, but I am not willing to go out on a limb." Shake A Leg » "They are waiting outside in the car; let's shake a leg!" Sick As A Dog » "I heard you were uncomfortable yesterday." Answer: "Uncomfortable? I was as sick as a dog!" Six Of One, A Half-Dozen Of The Other » Example: "I say she's a stewardess. She says she's a flight attendant. It's six of one, a half-dozen of the other." Turn Over A New Leaf » "I'm turning over a new leaf; I've decided to quit smoking." Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right » "That boy pushed me yesterday and I am going to get him back today!" Answer: "No you are not! Two wrongs do not make a right." Without A Doubt » "Are you going to watch the game tomorrow?" Answer: "Without a doubt!" You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover » "He dresses in plain clothing and drives an ordinary car. Who would know he is the richest man in town? You can't judge a book by its cover!" GoEnglish.com Index About   GoEnglish.com Idioms Review: Click below to find the idiom     If you are not able to perform at a certain level, you "_______________." GoEnglish.com teaches the meaning of English idioms and phrases. For native and non-native English speakers of all ages. To start (or stop) receiving the GoEnglish.com Weekly Preview of English Idioms at any time please use the form above or send an email to Subscribe<at>GoEnglish.com (or Unsubscribe<at>GoEnglish.com). We always respect your privacy by never sharing an email address. All content is copyrighted by GoEnglish.com, illustrations by Rita Tseng, written by Adam Sullivan. Adam is an experienced English teacher with a degree in English from Cornell University.  Your questions are welcome. Thanks, Adam<at>GoEnglish.com 152 sessions are open now on GoEnglish.com