In The Dog House

In the dog house To be in trouble because someone is angry at you.  “I am…

Cut No Ice

Cut no ice If something cuts no ice with somebody then it will not persuade them…

A Leopard Can’t Change Its Spots

A leopard can’t/doesn’t change its spots The phrase is used to say that people cannot change…

Drop In The Bucket

A drop in the bucket A very small, insignificant amount of something compared to the whole. …

Short Fuse

(Have) A short fuse  To get angry very easily, lose temper quickly.  “Our principal has a…

Let Your Hair Down

Let you hair down To allow yourself to behave more freely, relax and enjoy yourself.  “You…

Make Do

Make do  To use what is available although it is not exactly what you wanted. To…

Break Sweat

Break sweat (Break a sweat – AmE) To put a large amount of hard work or…

Fly-By-Night

Fly-by-night  Not responsible, reliable or trustworthy, especially in business. A fly-by-night businessman or company  want to…

Right As Rain

Be (as) right as rain Be fit and healthy again.  “She only needs a good sleep…