Blackbook [ IDIOMS ] Page 106
[00:00.10] A skeleton in the cupboard.
[00:01.92] An embarrassing fact to be kept secret.
[00:05.89] A slap on the wrist.
[00:09.09] A very mild punishment.
[00:12.02] A snake in the grass.
[00:14.67] A treacherous or deceitful person, a secret enemy.
[00:19.73] A sore point with.
[00:22.66] Something which hurts or is a sensitive issue for someone.
[00:27.43] A square deal.
[00:30.35] A fair agreement or a fair and honest deal.
[00:34.61] A Stiff-necked person.
[00:37.52] An obstinate person.
[00:40.71] A stitch in time saves nine.
[00:43.64] It is better to solve a problem straight away and not let it become bigger.
[00:49.99] A stone's throw away.
[00:52.66] At a short distance.
[00:55.59] A storm in a teacup.
[00:58.50] Big fuss over a small matter or a lot of anger and worry about trivial things.
[01:05.14] A stuffed shirt.
[01:07.79] A pompous person.
[01:10.45] A stumbling block.
[01:13.13] An obstacle to progress.
[01:16.04] A thorn in the flesh.
[01:18.96] A source of continual annoyance or trouble.
[01:23.47] A turning point.
[01:26.11] Anything that brings about changes or the time at which an important change starts.
[01:32.75] A vexed question.
[01:35.17] Controversial or a difficult and debated question.
[01:39.72] A walk of life.
[01:42.62] A person's occupation or position within society.
[01:47.41] A wet blanket.
[01:50.07] A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm or someone who prevents other people from having fun.
[01:58.57] A white elephant.
[02:00.95] Costly and troublesome possession useless to its owner.
[02:05.49] A wild goose chase.
[02:08.39] Futile search or an unprofitable adventure or a worthless hunt or chase.
[02:14.78] A wolf in sheep's clothing.
[02:17.97] Hypocrite or a dangerous person pretending to be harmless.
[02:23.28] ABC of something.
[02:25.68] Essential facts or the basic principles of something.
[02:30.45] Above board.
[02:33.13] Honest and frank or without any secret.
[02:37.35] Above/Over one's head.
[02:40.56] Beyond one's understanding or beyond one's capability to understand something.
[02:46.68] Achilles' heel.
[02:49.31] A weakness or vulnerable point.
