idiomatic expressions

• Between a rock and a hard place " Meaning - In a very difficult situation when any resolution will be unpleasant
• " Blow your top " Meaning - To lose your temper
• " Break a leg " Meaning - Used to wish good luck to stage performers before an opening
• " By the skin of your teeth " Meaning - Complete a task at the very last minute
• " Drop someone a line " Meaning - To write to someone
• " Excuse my French " Meaning - An apology for swearing
• " Fire someone " Meaning - To end someone's your employment
• " Get your wires crossed " Meaning - A misunderstanding
• " Have an axe to grind " Meaning - To have an ulterior motive or a long term grudge against someone
• " Hit the sack " Meaning - To go to bed
• " Keep an eye out for " Meaning - To look after another