a few sandwiches short of a picnic »
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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a rising tide lifts all boats »
Benefits provided to a few may lead to conditions that are beneficial to all.
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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by and large »
Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.
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by the way »
[...] I had counted on a life-lease of the profits, whereas I only received those of a few short years. But this is by the way.
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Cold hands, warm heart; Dirty feet, no sweetheart! »
A few old timer's "fun" way to compliment a lady & to find out if she could be courted.
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few and far between »
Rare and scarce.
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hold one's liquor »
To be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.
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man of few words »
A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.
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mixed bag »
By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.
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on a shoestring »
On a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.
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on board »
It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the management team on board.
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one or two »
a few
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out of sight »
You better stay out of sight for a few days.
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round off »
To change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits.
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