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Question		Answer
To give a false or insincere declaration that one supposedly values, supports, respects, or believes in something. start learning		Pay lip service
To continue to inform someone about something so that they have current information. start learning		keep (one) posted
To be fired from a job or task. start learning		get the sack
The only remaining option that may help one or be of any use after all other options have been exhausted. start learning		last resort
To not make a decision or take a side when presented with two or more options or possibilities. start learning		sit on the fence
If you are full of beans, you are very happy and energetic. start learning		full of beans
To reveal something that was meant to be a secret. start learning		spill the beans
Something to consider. start learning		food for thought
To say something casually and spontaneously, without planning or preparation. (Hyphenated if used as an adjective before a noun.) start learning		speak off the cuff
To fit very well; to fit snugly start learning		fit like a glove
To try to improve one's performance or behavior because it has not been good enough recently. start learning		pull (one's) socks up
Exceptionally well or very successfully. Said especially of one'sb performance in a test, examination, competition, or training of some kind. start learning		with flying colors
If you say you wil you will find a way to do it, even if it is difficult or involves dishonest methods. start learning		by hook or by crook
Someone's pattern of thinking or sequence of ideas; what one was just thinking about start learning		train of thought
to sound familiar start learning		ring a bell
To understand someone or something. Usually used in the negative to convey the opposite. start learning		make head or tail of something
Completely enamored of someone, typically a new romantic partner. This phrase is sometimes followed by "in love." start learning		head over heels
To knowingly ignore some wrongdoing. start learning		turn a blind eye (to something)
To experience negative repercussions for one's actions or words, especially those that one would expect to incur punishment. start learning		face the music
Duplicitous; habitually presenting a different version of oneself at different times, especially in the presence of different people. start learning		two-faced .
To hope for good luck or that something will happen. start learning		keep (one's) fingers crossed
To scorn or poorly treat those on whom you depend or derive benefit. start learning		bite the hand that feeds (you)
Near physical collapse or death. start learning		on (one's) last legs
Over a relatively long or extended length of time in the future. start learning		in the long run
To stop oneself from saying something (often something potentially inappropriate, hurtful, or offensive). start learning		bite (one's) tongue
Humorous or intended as a joke, though seeming or appearing to be serious. Hyphenated as "tongue in cheek" if udes before a noun. start learning		(with) tongue in cheek
To reduce, restrict, or limit one's budget; to live more modestly or make financial sacrifices. start learning		tighten (one's) belt
In debt. This phrase is often applied to businesses and refers to the traditional bookkeeping practice of writing outgoing funds in red ink (and incoming funds in black). start learning		in the red
Something irrelevant that diverts attention away from the main problem or issue. start learning		red herring
Official, bureaucratic rules or methods that are typically overly strict, convoluted, or tedious. start learning		red tape
For a very long, indefinite amount of time; forever. start learning		till the cows come home
In a state of anxious, excited, or nervous anticipation. start learning		on tenterhooks
This is the final problem, setback, or source of irritation in a series that causes one to finally lose patience or for something to stop working. start learning		his/that is the last straw
To remain stoic during difficult situations. start learning		keep a stiff upper lip
To know someone something perfectly. start learning		Know something/someone inside out
To know something, to be good at something. start learning		Know the ropes
Find information that has not been directly posted. start learning		Read between the lines
Understand how to do something. start learning		Get the hang of something
Find the cause of something. start learning		Put your finger on something
Explain the situation to someone. start learning		Put someone in the picture
Be well versed in the situation. start learning		Have your ear to the ground
(Information) from the source, first hand. start learning		From the horse’s mouth
To hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else. start learning		Hear something on the grapevine
If you have information at your fingertips, you can get it and use it very easily. start learning		At your fingertips
Unofficially, confidentially. start learning		Off the record
Keep someone informed. start learning		Keep someone posted

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