English Expressions

• Casting pearls before swine
• The straw that breaks the camel's back
• Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.
• Someone who is enthusiastic and confident, but lacks ability and experience will rush in where angels fear to tread.
• That's putting the cart before the horse.
• That's the tail wagging the dog.
• I hate to rain on your parade.
• She has too many irons on the fire. (She is very busy.)
• It is the thought that counts; don't look a gift horse in the mouth. (Take what you have been given without criticism or emphasis on its worth)
• He never worries because he always lets the chips fall where they may. (to let the situation go without worry)
• Sometimes her husband plays fast and loose in the stock market. With romance, Dave will play fast and loose. (reckless behavior or do something carelessy)
• the chances are so few and far between
• People in hell want ice water too. (Unlikely to happen) (asking too much)
• trying to squeeze a quart from a pint jug (pushing the limits)
• It's like robbing Peter to feed Paul.
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