Blackbook [ IDIOMS ] Page 108

[00:00.10] Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

[00:02.93] Someone who is never the most important person in a particular situation.

[00:09.31] An about-turn.

[00:11.70] Complete change of opinion or a reversal in direction or course of action.

[00:17.28] An account which is in the red.

[00:20.46] That which is overdrawn or a negative balance in a financial account.

[00:25.79] An armchair critic.

[00:28.70] Someone who gives advice or criticism based on theory rather than practical experience.

[00:35.34] An arrow in the quiver.

[00:38.53] Strategies or options that can be pursued or employed.

[00:43.59] An article of faith.

[00:46.50] A firmly held belief or a principle or tenet of a particular religion or ideology.

[00:53.16] An eagle eye.

[00:55.81] A careful or close watch or keen observation.

[01:00.05] An eye-opener.

[01:02.72] A shocking or surprising revelation that broadens one's understanding.

[01:08.03] An iron hand.

[01:10.68] Strict and harsh control or authoritative and unyielding rule.

[01:16.00] An iron will.

[01:18.64] Firm determination or strong resolve.

[01:23.15] An olive branch.

[01:25.28] A gesture of peace or an offer of reconciliation.

[01:29.56] An open book.

[01:32.45] One who is transparent or easy to understand or knows everything about.

[01:38.84] An uphill task.

[01:41.45] A difficult or challenging task that requires great effort to accomplish.

[01:47.54] Apple of her mother's eye.

[01:50.79] A person of whom her mother is extremely fond and proud.

[01:55.80] Apple of one's eye.

[01:59.00] Someone or something that is very precious or dear.

[02:03.25] Apple cart.

[02:05.91] To disrupt or spoil carefully laid plans or arrangements.

[02:10.96] Apples and oranges.

[02:13.89] Two unlike things or people that cannot be compared or are incomparable.

[02:19.99] Argus-eyed.

[02:22.11] Observant or vigilant, referring to the hundred-eyed giant in Greek mythology.

[02:28.52] Around the clock.

[02:31.15] Continuously or without interruption, throughout the entire day and night.

[02:37.27] As a matter of fact.

[02:40.20] Actually or in reality.

[02:43.37] As bald as a cue ball.

[02:46.58] Completely bald or having no hair on one's head.

[02:51.61] As clear as a bell.

[02:54.54] Very clear or easily understood, often referring to sound or communication.

[03:00.91] As clear as mud.

[03:04.09] Difficult to understand or confusing.

[03:08.07] As daft as a brush.

[03:11.00] Extremely silly or foolish.

[03:14.47] As fit as a fiddle.

[03:17.36] In excellent health or physical condition.

[03:21.36] As good as gold.

[03:24.03] Well-behaved or obedient, often used to describe children.

[03:29.34] As hard as nails.

[03:31.99] Emotionless or unrelenting, showing no sympathy or compassion.

[03:37.57] As high as a kite.

[03:40.22] Intoxicated with alcohol or drugs or feeling euphoric or elated.