| have a bee in one's bonnet |
to think constantly of one idea or goal. |
| have a bone to pick |
to have reason for an argument or difference of opinion. |
| have a thin skin |
to be very easily offended. |
| lead a dog's life |
to have a life that is unhappy and filled with trouble. |
| lift a finger |
to make an effort to help or do work. |
| like a book |
completely; thoroughly. |
| look a gift horse in the mouth |
not to be grateful for a gift; to criticize something received as a gift. |
| M.A. |
a degree earned in particular fields after one or two years of additional study following college. "M.A." is an abbreviation of "Master of Arts." |
| M.B.A. |
a degree earned in accounting or other areas of business after one or two years of additional courses following college. "M.B.A." is an abbreviation of "Master of Business Administration." |
| make a dent in |
to make progress on a task by getting some of it done. [2 definitions] |
| make a spectacle of oneself |
to behave in a silly or foolish way in public. |
| not give a hoot |
(informal) to not care at all. |
| not hold a candle to |
to not do nearly as well as. |
| on a dime |
(informal) with great quickness or accuracy. |
| over a barrel |
unable to refuse because of circumstances. |
| quite a few |
a rather large number of people or things. |
| ring a bell |
to sound familiar; to cause a person to remember something. |
| sing a different tune |
to change one's opinion or behavior. |
| smell a rat |
to suspect that something is wrong. |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or praise. |