Common Sayings: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

Dustin was always ready to go fishing at the drop of a hat.

He gave his old car as a gift; I know its not a great one, but I wouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

I was already late for work because I got stuck in traffic. Then, to add insult to injury, I was stopped for speeding!

If I was you, I wouldn’t give up your day job; you’re never going to be a dancer. What does this mean?

Joe was very curious about where she was getting all her money from, but all she said was that curiosity killed the cat.

The lawyers who attended the seminar together were like birds of a feather flocking together. They didn't mingle with us

You cannot leave the kitten because it was rude to you.  Two wrongs don’t make a right. What does this mean?

Stephen hit the nail on the head when he said that what the company was lacking in was clear vision and focus.

I am not the person who spread those rumors about you! You are barking up the wrong tree. What does this mean?

My mom often had to cut corners when we were kids in order to feed all of us. What does this mean?

The invention of internet has changed the way we live; it is the best thing since sliced bread. What does this mean?

You must visit that restaurant; the food is really good, and it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. What does this mean?

The admissions in this college get filled in very early. Remember... the early bird gets the worm!

I tried to apologize to my friend but have not heard back from them. The ball is in their court. What does this mean?