call the shots

Meaning to be in charge of what is happening and what should happen take the initiative in deciding how something should be done act as …

by hook or by crook

Meaning by any possible means achieve something by any method available reach your goal by any way necessary, be that good or bad …

big mouth

Meaning someone who talks too much who speak a lot, be loquacious, often noisily or boastfully someone who lacks discretion or awareness in vocal situations someone …

play cat and mouse (game)

Meaning to play with or tease someone trifle or toy with someone to confuse someone used to define the suspenseful relationship between one …

sweep under the rug, or, sweep under the carpet

Meaning try to hide a problem or keep a problem secret instead of dealing with it to hide something – …

leaps and bounds

Meaning progress very quickly grow or increase rapidly get better or improve in a short time Example Sentences Regan’s reading skills are coming on in …

fight like cat and dog

Meaning argue jealously and violently all the time a situation where two people are continuously arguing or fighting with each other about a …

back to the wall, or, back against the wall

Meaning to be in a difficult situation to have the odds against one’s self to have no way of …

(keep, play or hold) one’s card close to one’s chest

Meaning be secretive or cautious, give nothing away to keep your plans, intentions, or thoughts hidden from others …

put (or lay) one’s cards on the table

Meaning be open and honest reveal one’s position or intentions used to show conversations need to take place in an …

hit the bull’s eye

Meaning the center of a target when an outcome is the best one possible to be on point to hit the center of a …

live or lead a dog’s life

Meaning a miserable and unpleasant life a miserable, unhappy existence to lead a drab or boring life Example Sentences Mark’s been leading …

on board also, onboard

Meaning on board be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket be part of a team or group for a particular purpose be …