Posts by Lydia Wood

Bigger fish to fry – something more important to do

to be at sixes and sevens – disorganised, chaotic

ignorance is bliss (proverb) – it’s better not to know about something/everything

clutching at straws – to try everything you can to get a desired result even though these are unlikely to help

a big hill to climb – a lot of work to do or obstacles to get over to achieve something

a thorn in one’s side – a problem that won’t go away

a fool and his money are soon parted (proverb) – spend wisely

Let the cat out of the bag – to tell a secret

To tighten one’s belt – control the money you spend

Too close for comfort – something that gets too near a personal flaw or problem