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ants in your pants - can't sit still

barking up the wrong tree - having the wrong impression of a person or situation

bats in the belfry - indicates that someone is behaving in an eccentric or less than sane manner

beef up - to strengthen something

eager beaver - someone who is very eager or excited to do something

earworm - thinking about a song or lyrics from a song over and over

elephant in the room - something that everyone in the room is aware of that probably needs to be addressed

for the birds - something that is silly, ridiculous or ludicrous

get your ducks in a row - make proper plans; get things in order

gets my goat - something that really bothers or annoys someone

hair of the dog that bit you - whatever caused you to be in the situation you're in, go get more of that

hold your horses - slow down; stop and think about what you're doing

on a fishing expedition - trying to get information out of someone without being fully aware of what you're looking for

monkey business - silliness or goofing off; breaking the rules
plenty of fish in the sea - there are plenty of other dating prospects out there
put lipstick on a pig - if you dress up ugly, there's still ugly underneath
quit cold turkey - to give up something all at once rather than gradually weaning off it
running around like a chicken with your head cut off - being confused, disorganized, or unsure of where to get started or what to do next
sh** eating grin - a snarky, knowing smile
smell a rat - to get a sense that there is a problem with something
straight from the horse's mouth - got information directly from the most knowledgeable source
to be a fly on the wall - to wish to witness what is going on without anyone being aware that you are there

zebras don't change their stripes - don't expect anyone to be anything other than who they really are
behind the eight ball - in a difficult position
call the shots - to make the decisions; to decide what will be done
cheap shot - to take advantage of someone when they are down
dead ringer - a duplicate or double, something that looks just like another
down to the wire - completing or finishing something with no extra time remaining
drop the ball - to make a basic mistake
game plan - to put a plan in place; to decide how things should be handled
get the ball rolling - to begin or get started; to put things into motion
get ahead of the game - to have an advantage over others
get a kick out of it - to be amused by something
give it your best shot - try as hard as you possibly can; put forth your best effort
hit the mark - to find the perfect or ideal solution; to be in exactly the right place
hit below the belt - to capitalize on an opponent's vulnerabilities in an unfair way
in the ballpark - close to a suitable amount or suggestion
know the score - be aware of all relevant factors and variables
make the cut - to be chosen, selected or included in something
Monday morning quarterback - someone who tries to call the shots after the action is already over
move the goalposts - to set your sights or standards even higher; to make something more challenging
out of your league - above or beyond what one is capable of attaining
political football - an issue that politicians argue in circles about or seek to use for their own political gain
skin in the game - having a vested interest in how something turns out
the ball is in your court - it's your turn to act or respond
to go to bat - to speak out positively about someone or something with the intent of helping
to run interference - to try to remove obstacles that are in someone's way; clearing the way for someone else
to take sides - to choose a team
toe the line - to stay within the acceptable boundary or limits

apply some elbow grease - put some physical effort into what you're doing

armed to the teeth - in possession of a lot of weapons
bare bones - a very basic model or version, with no extras or add-ons
bundle of nerves - very nervous or anxious about something
by the skin of your teeth - just barely
get it off your chest - share information about something that has been bothering you
give me a hand - please help or assist me with something
go behind one's back - to sneak and do something without telling someone who should be aware
go belly up - go out of business; to lose everything
green thumb - to be good at gardening; having good skills or luck with growing flowers or vegetables
I'm all ears - the person is prepared and ready to listen to what you have to say
it's like pulling teeth - something that requires a lot of effort
itchy feet - someone is getting restless; being ready to move on to the next activity
joined at the hip - people who seem to be together all the time
keep at arm's length - to deliberately not let someone get too close
long in the tooth - old; of advanced years

need elbow room - to prefer to have plenty of space between you and other people

no skin off my nose - something isn't going to affect you, so you don't really care

pick your brain - to ask questions to find out someone's thoughts or opinions on a topic

play it by ear - to move forward without a specific plan; to figure things out along the way
slap on the wrist - a minor caution against doing something rather than an actual punishment
stick your neck out - to take a chance on another person in a way that could impact your reputation
wet behind the ears - doesn't have very much experience; isn't very skilled
your neck of the woods - the general area where someone lives
a dime a dozen - refers to something that's very common, so it doesn't have much value or worth
bang for your buck - get the most benefit possible out of the money you spend
bought the farm - to die unexpectedly
don't let the inmates run the asylum - those who are in charge should make the decisions rather than those in subordinate rolls
freeze someone out - to deliberately leave someone out; to choose not to include someone who would expect to be included
go Dutch - to pay your own way when going somewhere with another person or a group of people
going forward - the next time or on a future occasion
graveyard shift - working through the overnight hours
jump on the bandwagon - to do something because everyone is doing it
hold the line - to stay on the telephone to wait for the party you are calling to become available
give something a fair shake - to try something for a while before deciding that it isn't for you
looney tunes - someone who may not be mentally healthy
party pooper - someone who puts a stop to the fun
pass the buck - blame someone else for something or make someone else responsible for a difficult or unpleasant task
put a pin in this - stop discussing or working this now, with plans to come back to it later
reach out to someone - ask someone for information
riding shotgun - riding in the front passenger seat of a car or truck
shoot the breeze - make small talk; have a casual conversation
spill the beans - to reveal information you were not supposed to share
stick to something like white on rice - to cling tightly with no possibility of letting go
that really knocked my socks off - to be really impressed by something
think outside the box - think of new ideas outside the norm
to take a rain check - to say no to an invitation when it is given, but suggest that it is likely to be accepted in the future
top of the line - the best possible version of something; the most luxurious or expensive options
touch base - to communicate with someone regarding future plans
up my alley - something that you really like, or something that is within your skillset
wet blanket - someone who is dull and keeps others from having fun
your John Hancock - your official signature