Posts Tagged ‘Jobs and work’
flog a dead horse
take the reins
to take the reins to take charge or control of something I’m going to ask Sue to take the reins on this task. find out more about this word or phrase
Read Moredog’s breakfast
a dog’s breakfast – used when things are in a mess
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to go to the dogs – a place or organisation is worse than it was before
Read Moredog in the manger
dog in the manger
someone feels if they can’t have something then nobody will have it
Marvin didn’t get the corner office so he’s decided that it should become a storage area – that’s so dog in the manger!
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the cat that got the cream
like the cat that got the cream – pleased and happy with yourself
Read Morecat among the pigeons
cat among the pigeons – to cause trouble by doing something controversial
Read Morepoint the finger
to point the finger – to accuse someone of something
Read Moreby heart
by heart – memorise something
Read Morecool head
a cool head – the ability to remain calm and practical in a stressful situation
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