Idioms - common sayings visuals

1.  Once in a blue moon


2.  A piece of cake


3.  On the level, to level with someone


4.  Time flies


5.  To be raining cats and dogs


6. To spill the beans


7.  To be on top of the world


8.  To be on Cloud Nine


9.  To have a Close Shave


10. To keep your head above water


11.  To split hairs


12. To have a lot on your plate


13. To cut the mustard


14. To jump to conclusions


15. A hard pill to swallow


16. To be out on a limb


17.  To turn over a new leaf


18.   To sit on the fence


19.  Not my cup of tea


20. To be up in the air


21. With a grain of salt


22. To be on thin ice


23. On the back burner


24. At the drop of a hat


25. Can't see the wood for the trees


26. To have a chip on your shoulder


27. To come out of your shell


28.  The elephant in the room


29. To sleep on it


30. To be on tenterhooks


31. To be in a pickle


32. To fly off the handle



33. To be up against it


34. To get your ducks in a row


35. To have your head in the clouds


36. To take it on the chin


37. To keep your ear to the ground


38.  Pulling your leg


39.  To start the ball rolling


40.  To be at sixes and sevens


41. To give someone a hand


42.  To ring a bell


43. To face the music


44.  To be at a loose end


45.  To fly through (e.g. an exam)


46.  A red herring


47.  To be able to do something standing on your head


48.  To be in a bind


49.  Comparing apples with oranges