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sth or someone that is excellent or of the highest quality
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the cat’s whiskers
a short, light sleep, typically taken during the day
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cat nap
sth that distracts attention from the real issue or problem
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a red herring
the largest or best portion of sth
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the lion’s share
to endure sth painfulor unpleasant that is unavoidable
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bite the bullet
to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation
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like a fish out of water
to annoy or irritate someone
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get someone’s goat
silly or deceitful behavior; mischief
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monkey business
to hear information directly from the most reliable or trustworthy source
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straight from the horse’s mouth
to accomplish two tasks with a single action
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kill two birds with one stone
a person who has hidden talents or abilities that are not apparent at first
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a dark horse
a person who is clumsy or who acts without care, often in a delicate situation
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a bull in a china shop
a person cannot change their inherent nature or character
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a leopard can’t change its spots
to raise a false alarm or call for help when it’s not necessary
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cry wolf
to rain very heavily
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raining cats and dogs
the person who arrives or starts sth early has an advantage
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the early bird catches the worm
to reveal a secret or surprise, usually by accident
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let the cat out of the bag
an attempt to achieve sth that is impossible or very difficult
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a wild goose chase
being inquisitive can lead to trouble or danger
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curiosity killed the cat
the hottest days of the year, typically during summer, or a period of stagnation or inactivity
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dog days
to quickly and easily become good at sth
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take to sth like a duck to water
a person or thing that is vulnerable or easy to attack
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a sitting duck
to eat a lot, usually in an excessive or greedy manner
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pig out
a man whose wife constantly criticizes or controls him
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a hen-pecked husband
to follow someone very closely, often in an annoying way
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to dog someone’s footsteps
an obvious problem or issue that everyone is ignoring or avoiding
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the elephant in the room
a hidden threat or deceitful person
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a snake in the grass
sth that is very easy to do
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like shooting fish in a barrel
a person who is used by another to accomplish their own goals, often without knowing it
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cat’s paw
the final problem or annoyance that causes a breakdown or collapse
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the straw that broke the camel's back
a burden or problem that is difficult to get rid of
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a monkey on your back
to confront a problem directly and deal with it in a bold manner
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take the bull by the horns
a possession that is more troublesome than it is worth
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a white elephant
nothing could persuade or force me to leave
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wild horses couldn’t drag me away
someone who pretends to be harmless but is actually dangerous
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a wolf in sheep’s clothing
to focus only on one thing and ignore everything else
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like a horse with blinders
a small problem that ruins or spoils something
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a fly in the ointment
used when someone is unexpectedly silent or unwilling to speak
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cat’s got your tongue
don’t assume sth will happen before it actually does
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don’t count your chickens before they hatch
to be surprised or frightened, unable to react or make a decision
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like a deer caught in headlights

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