at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
|
blue moon »
The moon tinted towards blue as it appears in the sky, caused by dust or smoke in the atmosphere.
|
bolt bucket »
A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.
|
boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
|
brass-necked »
Nervy; cheeky; shameless.
|
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed »
Alert and in an eager, frisky, or playful mood; full of life.
|
bug out »
Miss school, play truant, play hooky.
|
chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
|
close shave »
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
|
dicky-bird »
A insignificant sound or thing.
|
dicky-bird »
Endearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.
|
down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
|
err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
|
feel one's oats »
To feel energetic or frisky; to behave in a vigorous or bold manner.
|
fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
|
| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
