Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth:
be appreciative of any gift
e.g.
You should be more thankful and less critical of the gifts from your
friends; don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Dose of one’s own medicine: being treated the way
one treats others
e.g.
Now you’re getting a dose of your own medicine—see how you like it!
In nothing flat: in exactly no time at all
e.g.
Don’t worry! I’ll get you to the airport in nothing flat.
Leave no stone unturned: try every possible way
e.g.
The police will leave no stone unturned to find your stolen
car.
Go back on one’s word: break a
promise
e.g. Going
back on your word does not make you a trustworthy person.
Alive and kicking: living and healthy; okay
e.g.
I had been sick for some time, but now I am alive and kicking.”
e.g.
“How are you?” “Well, alive and kicking.”
Cold cash: money not credit
e.g.
Will you give me a better price if I give you cold cash?
Come again: please repeat
e.g.
“I’m not going to help you.” “Come again.”
e.g. Needless to say, we were pleased with the outcome of the election.
More dead than alive: completely exhausted
e.g.
I was more dead than alive after fixing the driveway.
Never say die: never give up
e.g. The outcome might
not be optimistic, but never
say die.
Stephen
Lau
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