
Ø A bed of roses : a situation of peace, happiness and pleasure.
Ø Eg : Life is not a bed of roses, we will need to face some challenges in life.
Ø Add Fuel to the oil : To make a situation worse.
Ø Eg :Kerine is mean enough to add fuel to the oil whenever there is an argument among her friends.
Ø An arm and a leg : Very expensive.
Ø Eg : Jenny’s new haircut cost her an arm and a leg.
Ø Any Tom, Dick and Harry : No one in particular, just about anyone.
Ø Eg : Sandy felt that the task given to him could be done by any Tom, Dick and Harry.
Ø At the eleventh hour : At the last minute.
Ø Eg : Things can go wrong at the eleventh hour, so we must prepare for any eventuality.
Ø AWOL ( absent without leave ) : Take off without permission or inform anyone
Ø Eg : Don’t you go AWOL on the most important day of your life—your wedding day!
Ø At the drop of a hat : Immediately.
Ø Eg : My best friend will come to me at the drop of a hat when I need his help.
Ø At long last : Finally.
Ø Eg : After two hours, Maggie arrived at the cinema at long last.
Ø As you please : Whatever you like.
Ø Eg : It is your diary, so you can write in it as you please.
Ø As different as chalk and cheese : Two people or things that are very different from one another.
Ø Eg : Tristan and Tison are twins, but their personalities are as different as chalk and cheese.