butter up »
To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.
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by one's own hand »
As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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duke it out »
To fight, especially with the fists.
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full of hot air »
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
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hit the books »
To study, especially with particular intensity.
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horse sense »
Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom independent from, and trumping, formal education.
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look forward to »
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.
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mind the store »
To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.
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overkill »
A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
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run away with »
To leave secretly with another person. Usually with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.
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silver bullet »
A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.
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skip out »
To shirk; to avoid attending or to leave early, especially without permission.
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take off »
To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.
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