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- (a body part) is killing (one)
- (a foolish) consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
- (and) that's that
- (as) black as (one) is painted
- (as) clear as the sky is blue
- (as) happy as a clam
- (as) happy as Larry
- (as) happy as the day is long
- (as) honest as the day is long
- (as) mad as hops
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- (Boy,) is my face red!
- (do something) as if it's going out of style
- (do something) like it's going out of style
- (Do) you mean to say (that) (something is the case)?
- (Do) you mean to tell me (that) (something is the case)?
- (Is it) hot enough for you?
- (Is there) anything else?
- (Is) anything going on?
- (Is) everything OK?
- (Is) life getting you down?
- (Is) that everything?
- (Is) this taken?
- (it is) (one's) pleasure
- (it's) (a)bout time
- (it's) (all) Greek to me
- (it's) all uphill from here
- (it's) better than a sharp stick in the eye
- (it's) better to be a live dog than a dead lion
- (it's) better to be late than be dead on time
- (it's) better to light a (single) candle than to curse the darkness
- (it's) just as well (that) (something happened)
- (it's) little wonder
- (it's) nice to meet you
- (it's) nice to see you
- (it's) no good crying over spilled milk
- (it's) nothing personal
- (it's) small wonder
- (it's) time to call it a day
- (it's) time to call it a night
- (it's) time to cruise
- (it's) time to go
- (it's) time to hit the road
- (it's) time to jet off (to some place)
- (it's) time to move along
- (it's) time to push along
- (it's) time to push off
- (it's) time to run
- (it's) time to shove off
- (it's) time to split
- (it's) time to take off the gloves
- (it's/there's) no good crying over spilt milk
- (it's/there's) no use crying over spilled milk
- (it's/there's) no use crying over spilt milk
- (just) crazy enough to work
- (one) doesn't know which way is up or down
- (one) is (just) too much
- (one) is about to (do something)
- (one) is going to kill (someone)
- (one) is going to murder (someone)
- (one) is not a mind reader
- (one) is not as green as (one) is cabbage-looking
- (one) is not going to bite (someone)
- (one) is not going to eat (someone)
- (one) is not playing with a full deck
- (one) is old enough to be (someone's) (parent/grandparent)
- (one) is old enough to know better
- (one) is on the DL
- (one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch
- (one's) back is turned
- (one's) back is up
- (one's) bark is worse than (one's) bite
- (one's) blood is up
- (one's) butt is on the line
- (one's) cake is dough
- (one's) conscience is clean
- (one's) conscience is clear
- (one's) dance card is full
- (one's) door is always open
- (one's) face is a picture
- (one's) face is like thunder
- (one's) fate is sealed
- (one's) finger itches (to do something)
- (one's) gamble pays off
- (one's) goose is cooked
- (one's) handshake is (one's) word
- (one's) head is in the sand
- (one's) head is more than just a hat rack
- (one's) head is on the block
- (one's) heart is in (one's) boots
- (one's) heart is in (one's) mouth
- (one's) heart is in (one's) throat
- (one's) heart is in the right place
- (one's) heart is jumping out of (one's) chest
- (one's) heart is set against (something)
- (one's) heart is set on (something)
- (one's) heart isn't in it
- (one's) jaw drops
- (one's) jig is up
- (one's) life is in (someone's) hands
- (one's) luck runs out
- (one's) mind is in the gutter
- (one's) money is on (someone)
- (one's) money is on (something)
- (one's) name is mud
- (one's) nose is (always) in the air
- (one's) nose is out of joint
- (one's) number is up
- (one's) patience is wearing thin
- (one's) race is run
- (one's) star is rising
- (one's) stomach is in knots
- (one's) stomach is tied (up) in knots
- (one's) sun has set
- (one's) tongue is hanging out
- (one's) whole world was turned upside down
- (one's) word is (one's) bond
- (one's) word is law
- (one's) work is cut out for (one)
- (one's)/the hair is standing up on the back on (one's) neck
- (open) confession is good for the soul
- (someone or something) is going to be the death of (one)
- (someone) is endgame
- (someone) is not going to thank you for (something)
- (someone) is/would be turning over in their grave
- (someone's) blood is on (one's) hands
- (someone's) point is well taken
- (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
- (something) gives me life
- (something) is (so) you
- (something) is all (one) needs
- (something) is better than nothing
- (something) is enough to plague a saint
- (something) is just what (one) needs
- (something) is no object
- (something) is not going to (do something) itself
- (something) is not your daddy's
- (something) is not your dad's
- (something) is not your father's
- (something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another
- (something) is the last straw
- (something) is the new (something)
- (something) is the straw that broke the camel's back
- (something), thy name is (someone or something)
- (the) better is the enemy of (the) good
- (the) clock is running
- (the) clock is ticking
- (the) fact is
- (the) good is the enemy of (the) best
- (the) good is the enemy of (the) great
- (the) past is prologue
- (the) perfect is the enemy of (the) good
- (the) shit's about to hit the fan
- (the) smart money is on (someone or something)
- (the/one's) time runs out
- (there is) no problem with that
- (there's) no comparison
- (there's) no going back (now)
- (there's) no holding back
- (there's) no knowing
- (there's) no need (to)
- (there's) no peace for the weary
- (there's) no peace for the wicked
- (there's) no point (in) (doing something)
- (there's) no point crying over spilt milk
- (there's) no rest for the weary
- (there's) no rest for the wicked
- (there's) no saying
- (there's) no show without Punch
- (there's) no sleep for the wicked
- (there's) no telling
- (there's) no turning back (now)
- (there's) no way to tell
- a bad excuse is better than none
- a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- a broken clock is right twice a day
- a buck is a buck (is a buck)
- a bully is always a coward
- a camel is a horse designed by a committee
- a camel is a horse made by a committee
- a candidate for a pair of wings
- a chain is no stronger than its weakest link
- a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
- a change is as good as a rest
- a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours
- a contented mind is a perpetual feast
- a danger foreseen is half-avoided
- a daughter is a daughter all of her life
- a dead clock is correct twice a day
- a dead clock is right twice a day
- a fair exchange is no robbery
- a false friend is worse than an open enemy
- a fault confessed is half redressed
- a fool at 40 is a fool forever
- a fox is not taken twice in the same snare
- a friend in need is a friend indeed
- a friend's eye is a good mirror
- a good deed is its own reward
- a good deed is never lost
- a good defense is the best offense
- a good example is the best sermon
- A good man is hard to find.
- a good name is a second inheritance
- a good name is sooner lost than won
- a good offense is the best defense
- a hard stick
- a house is not a home
- a hungry man is an angry man
- a Jack of all trades is a master of none
- a Jill of all trades is a master of none
- a little fire is quickly trodden out
- a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
- a little learning is a dangerous thing
- a little pot is soon hot
- a little too late is much too late
- a live dog is better than a dead lion
- a living dog is better than a dead lion
- a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
- a man is judged by the company he keeps
- a man is known by the company he keeps
- a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client
- a man's home is his castle
- a mill cannot grind with water that is past
- a mind is a terrible thing to waste
- a miss is as good as a mile
- a nod is as good as a wink
- a nod is as good as a wink to a blind bat
- a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse
- a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man
- a penny saved is a penny earned
- a penny saved is a penny gained
- a picture is worth a thousand words
- a problem shared is a problem halved
- a promise is a promise
- a promise made is a promise kept
- a prophet is not without honor save in his own country
- a revolution is not a dinner party
- a rich man's joke is always funny
- a smile is worth a thousand words
- a son is a son until he takes a wife
- a sparrow in the hand is better than the pigeon on the roof
- a stopped clock is right twice a day
- a storm is brewing
- a thing of beauty is a joy forever
- a thing you don't want is dear at any price
- a tree is known by its fruit(, a man by his deeds)
- a trouble shared is a trouble halved
- a verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on
- a walk is as good as a hit
- a week is a long time in politics
- a woman is as old as she admits
- a woman's place is in the home
- a woman's work is never done
- a word (once) spoken is past recalling
- a word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore
- a word to the wise is enough
- a word to the wise is sufficient
- a/the feeling (that) (something is/will be the case)
- a/the liar is not believed when he tells the truth
- absolve from guilt
- abstain from voting
- accede to pressure
- achieve the impossible
- acknowledge the corn
- act as though (one) is above (something)
- act high and mighty
- act like (one) is above (something)
- act like a card
- act like a child
- act like a cold fish
- act like an angel
- act the fool
- act the goat
- act the part
- act tough
- act within (one's) rights
- after all is said and done
- after everything is said and done
- after the party is over
- age is just a number
- age like (fine) wine
- all (one's) life is worth
- all (one's) taste is in (one's) mouth
- all gas and gaiters
- all hell breaks/is let loose
- all is fair in love and war
- all is fish that comes to his net
- all is grist that comes to the mill
- all is not lost
- all is right with the world
- all is well in moderation
- all knowledge is contained in fandom
- all knowledge is contained in fanzines
- all politics is local
- all that glistens is not gold
- all that glisters is not gold
- All that glitters is not gold
- all that glitters/glistens/glisters is not gold
- all's fair in love and war
- all's one to (one)
- always be on (one's) guard
- an Englishman's home is his castle
- an idle brain is the devil's workshop
- an idle mind is the devil's playground
- an idle mind is the devil's workshop
- an insult to one is an insult to all
- an old man is twice a child
- an open book, he/she is (like an)
- an ounce of common sense is worth a pound of theory
- an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit
- an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
- an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure
- an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
- and it's not even close
- and the moon is made of (green) cheese
- And your point is?
- any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
- any press is good press
- anybody who is anybody
- anyone who is anybody
- anyone's guess
- anything else?
- anything is possible
- appreciate in value
- argue the other side (of something)
- arm to the teeth
- arrive (at a specific time) on the dot
- arrive (up)on the scene
- arrive in the nick of time
- arrive late to the party
- art is long and life is short
- as far as (someone or something) is concerned
- as far as is concerned
- as far as that goes
- as if there's no tomorrow
- as is
- as it is
- as much as (one's) life is worth
- as the day is long
- as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined
- as-is condition
- ask for trouble
- assume a low profile
- attack is the best form of defense
- average down
- awaken a sleeping giant
- back in
- back out (of something)
- back the right horse
- back the wrong horse
- backbite
- bad blood
- bad egg
- bad excuse is better than none
- bad publicity is good publicity
- badger the witness
- bake up (something)
- bake up a storm
- balance the scales
- bang down the door
- bang the door down
- bang the drums of war
- bargain on (something)
- barge in on (someone or something)
- barge in(to)
- bark is worse than one's bite
- bark is worse than one's bite, one's
- Barkis is willin'
- basic
- bat along
- bat on a sticky wicket
- bay for blood
- be (a bit) on the expensive side
- be (a bit) on the heavy side
- be (a bit) on the large side
- be (a certain amount of pounds) soaking wet
- be (a fine) one to talk
- be (a little) slow on the uptake
- be (a) Jekyll and Hyde
- be (a) one for (something)
- be (a) party to (something)
- be (a) witness to (something)
- be (a)round the bend
- be (all) choked up
- be (all) dolled up
- be (all) dressed up
- be (all) dressed up in Christmas tree-order
- be (all) dressed up like a Christmas tree
- be (all) fired up
- be (all) for (someone or something)
- be (all) het up
- be (all) lit up like a Christmas tree
- be (all) of a piece
- be (all) out of excuses
- be (all) out to (do something)
- be (all) over
- be (all) part of life's rich pageant
- be (all) part of life's rich tapestry
- be (all) sealed up
- be (all) set
- be (all) set to (do something)
- be (all) shot to hell
- be (all) skin and bone(s)
- be (all) spruced up
- be (all) the better for (something)
- be (all) tore up
- be (all) tore up about (something)
- be (all) torn up
- be (all) tuckered out
- be (all) wrought up
- be (as) alike as chalk and cheese
- be (as) big as a barn
- be (as) black as a dog's guts
- be (as) black as coal
- be (as) black as pitch
- be (as) blind as a bat
- be (as) blind as Chloe
- be (as) boring as beans
- be (as) brave as a lion
- be (as) busy as a bee
- be (as) calm as a millpond
- be (as) Canadian as maple syrup
- be (as) chirpy as a cricket
- be (as) clean as a new penny
- be (as) clean as a new pin
- be (as) clean as a whistle
- be (as) close as wax
- be (as) cold as a wagon tire
- be (as) cold as a well digger's arse
- be (as) cold as a witch's kiss
- be (as) cold as ice
- be (as) common as pig tracks
- be (as) cool as a cucumber
- be (as) crazy as a soup sandwich
- be (as) cute as a speckled pup
- be (as) dead as a dodo
- be (as) dead as a doorknob
- be (as) dead as a doornail
- be (as) dead as a herring
- be (as) dead as a kipper
- be (as) dead as a mackerel
- be (as) deaf as a doorpost
- be (as) drunk as a biled owl
- be (as) drunk as a boiled owl
- be (as) drunk as a cunt
- be (as) drunk as a fiddler
- be (as) drunk as a fiddler's bitch
- be (as) drunk as a hoot owl
- be (as) drunk as a peach orchard sow
- be (as) drunk as a piper
- be (as) drunk as a skunk
- be (as) drunk as a sow
- be (as) drunk as a wheelbarrow
- be (as) drunk as an owl
- be (as) drunk as Chloe
- be (as) drunk as David's/Davy's sow
- be (as) dumb as a bag of hammers
- be (as) dumb as a coal bucket
- be (as) dumb as a doorknob
- be (as) dumb as a doornail
- be (as) dumb as a rock
- be (as) dumb as a sack of hammers
- be (as) dumb as an ox
- be (as) easy as ABC
- be (as) easy as cake
- be (as) easy as falling off (of) a log
- be (as) easy as falling off a log
- be (as) easy as one-two-three
- be (as) easy as pie
- be (as) easy as rolling off (of) a log
- be (as) easy as rolling off a log
- be (as) empty as a pauper's purse
- be (as) English as apple pie
- be (as) fat as a house
- be (as) fertile as a turtle
- be (as) fine as a frog('s) hair
- be (as) fine as a frog('s) hair split four ways
- be (as) fine as a frog('s) hair split three ways
- be (as) fine as frog('s) hair (split four ways)
- be (as) fit as a butcher's dog
- be (as) fit as a Mallee bull
- be (as) flat as a pancake
- be (as) fresh as a daisy
- be (as) fresh as a rose
- be (as) full as a boiled owl
- be (as) gay as a lark
- be (as) gay as a picnic basket
- be (as) gay as springtime
- be (as) guilty as sin
- be (as) happy as a clam (at high tide)
- be (as) happy as a prince
- be (as) hard as iron
- be (as) hard as nails
- be (as) healthy as a horse
- be (as) hearty as a buck
- be (as) heavy as a dead donkey
- be (as) homely as a hedge fence
- be (as) hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire
- be (as) hot as a pistol