As They Say, page 3
Everyday expressions, where each one came from and how it’s used today.
PULL STRINGS
THE APPLE OF MY EYE
DROP THE BALL
PROS AND CONS
SECOND TO NONE
CALL IT A DAY
KNOCK ON WOOD
GREEN WITH ENVY
ALL EARS
LOUD AND CLEAR
WHEN PIGS FLY
DARK HORSE
TOE THE LINE
CHEW THE FAT
CUTE AS A BUTTON
THE BOTTOM LINE
HAVE A FIELD DAY
TAKE A BACK SEAT
TONGUE IN CHEEK
PART AND PARCEL
SHAKE A LEG
WORKS LIKE A CHARM
TALK OF THE TOWN
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK