Blackbook [ IDIOMS ] Page 103
[00:00.10] A close-fisted person.
[00:01.86] A miser.
[00:04.51] A cog in the machine.
[00:07.19] A very small part of a big organization.
[00:11.42] A cold fish.
[00:13.82] Someone who seems unfriendly and does not share their feelings.
[00:19.40] A cuckoo in the nest
[00:21.79] An unwelcome intruder.
[00:24.72] A cut above something.
[00:27.63] Superior to.
[00:30.28] A damp squib.
[00:32.95] A disappointing result or situation that is much less impressive than expected.
[00:39.34] A damsel in distress.
[00:42.54] A helpless woman.
[00:44.92] A dark horse.
[00:47.30] An unexpected winner or someone who unexpectedly succeeds.
[00:52.60] A dead loss.
[00:55.54] Completely useless.
[00:58.19] A diamond in the rough.
[01:01.11] Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish.
[01:07.21] A dime a dozen.
[01:09.87] Very common and of no particular value.
[01:14.13] A dog's breakfast.
[01:17.06] A total mess.
[01:19.44] A dog's life.
[01:22.10] A miserable existence.
[01:25.04] A drop in the bucket.
[01:27.97] A very small part of something big or whole.
[01:32.23] A drop in the ocean.
[01:35.14] A very small amount compared to what is needed or expected.
[01:40.19] A dry run.
[01:42.59] Rehearsal of an event.
[01:45.77] A fine state of affairs.
[01:48.97] An unpleasant situation.
[01:51.87] A fire in someone's belly.
[01:55.06] One who is energetic and enthusiastic about something.
[01:59.85] A fish out of water.
[02:02.76] An uncomfortable position or in unfamiliar circumstances.
[02:08.08] A fly on the wall.
[02:11.00] An unperceived observer.
[02:13.94] A flying visit.
[02:16.33] A very short visit.
[02:19.24] A fool's paradise.
[02:21.92] Being happy for foolish reasons or a state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.
[02:30.40] A gentleman at large.
[02:33.33] A man without a job.
[02:36.26] A golden mean.
[02:38.64] The middle course between two extremes, neither too much nor too little.
