"You Can Take That To The Bank".........



Can believe a particular statement or piece of information because it is definitely true (at least according to the speaker). Truthfulness of a statement: it is not counterfeit or bogus.

"Off Your Rocker"....



If you tell someone that they are off their rocker, you think they are completely crazy.

"Have An Ax To Grind"........


To have a personal motivation or selfish reason for saying or doing something; have a dispute to take up with a particular person.

"Nailing Jelly to the Wall".........





To say that something is like nailing jelly to the wall means that it is extremely difficult to do, if not impossible.

"A Slippery Customer"............



A devious, scheming, and untrustworthy person, group, organization, etc. Someone who is difficult or impossible to apprehend or pin down due to their cunning; difficult or tricky to determine or define with certainty.

"Ripped A New One".....



Literal expression means to tear someone a new butt-hole figuratively means to verbally or physical abuse or criticize someone thoroughly.

"Reading Between The Lines.....



To infer or understand the real or hidden meaning behind the superficial appearance of something.

"A Tall Story/A Tall Tale"...

A story, statement, or claim made by someone which is difficult to believe because it sounds unlikely; out of the plausibility range.

"Birds of a Feather Stick/Flock Together".........

People who have similar interests, ideas, or characteristics tend to seek out and/or associate with one another.

"If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Kitchen"..........



If you can't cope with or handle the pressure in a given situation, you should remove yourself from that situation. Typically used to imply that the one being addressed is weak and unsuited.

"A Cat In Gloves Catches No Mice"..........



This means that if you are too careful and polite, you may not obtain what you want.

"Curiosity Killed The Cat...........





Inquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when it extends to things one does not need to know about.

"Don't Sell Yourself Short".....




To undervalue oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of oneself. If you sell yourself short, you describe yourself as less clever or talented than you really are. If you sell yourself short, you do things that do not show how clever or talented you are.

"Look What The Cat Dragged In"..........



A mild and usually playful insult used to announce someone's arrival and suggest that the person has a messy or otherwise disheveled physical appearance. Often said when someone shows up unexpectedly.

"Get The Short End Of The Stick"..........



To receive an unequal outcome of a deal that results in a disadvantage or burden; to be slighted in some way. If you get the short end of the stick, you are in a worse position than other people in a particular situation.

"Fit As A Fiddle"



In excellent health, in good working order.

Here's one of my favs that's not heard much these days.


Haste makes waste.

It's better to take your time and do it right the first time so time/money/other resources don't need to be used to correct shoddy work.

"Take The Bull By The Horns"



To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear confident action; meet a difficulty head-on.

"Mind Your P's And Q's".....



A warning to watch what you say and do........................