Posts Tagged ‘Saying of the week’

to be bloody-minded – determined, stubborn

as nutty as a fruit cake – crazy, idiotic

the long arm of the law – the police

to make your blood run cold – something makes you feel very afraid

to put your money where your mouth is – support what you say with action

put the cat among the pigeons – do or say something that will upset the balance & cause trouble

Worth your salt – greatly respected because you do your job well

Easier said than done! – the execution is always more difficult than the articulation

to take something on the chin – accept failure or defeat with dignity