As They Say, page 4
Everyday expressions, where each one came from and how it’s used today.
IN THE DOGHOUSE
RUN OUT OF STEAM
ON THE BALL
IN THE SAME BOAT
WALK ON EGGSHELLS
DRESSED TO THE NINES
WORD FOR WORD
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL
STICK IN THE MUD
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
SAFE AND SOUND
RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
CUT THE MUSTARD
WISE AS AN OWL
FITS LIKE A GLOVE
HEAD OVER HEELS
MAKE THE GRADE
SHORT AND SWEET
OLD AS THE HILLS
PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER
BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS
SOUR GRAPES
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK