Expression list of Mimetix in English

Below is the expressions and the definition (with a funny twist we must say) :

Expression	Funny definition
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush	A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: chirping like a content bird holding its precious bushy treasure.
A cloud on the horizon	A cloud on the horizon: hovering like a cloud-shaped UFO exploring Earth’s horizons.
A hole in the bucket	A hole in the bucket: like a leaky teapot pouring tea everywhere.
A load of cobblers	A load of cobblers: like a shoemaker with a wild imagination.
A penny for your thoughts	A penny for your thoughts: jingling like a talkative piggy bank sharing its financial wisdom.
A perfect storm	A perfect storm: brewing like a masterful tea maker creating the perfect blend of chaos and rainbows.
A sight for sore eyes	A sight for sore eyes: something or someone that is pleasant and comforting to see, especially after a difficult time, like a funny-looking clown showing up after a long, serious meeting.
A snowball effect	A snowball effect: rolling like a snowball downhill and gathering more snow, rocks, and unexpected objects.
A watched pot never boils	A watched pot never boils: staring like an impatient pot watcher with laser focus on a pot of water.
A wet blanket	A wet blanket: like a soggy superhero who can’t save the day.
Actions speak louder than words	Actions speak louder than words: screaming like an action movie hero performing daring stunts.
All bark and no bite	All bark and no bite: like a chatty tree with no teeth.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away	An apple a day keeps the doctor away: regular healthy habits can prevent illness and keep one in good health, just like the apple’s superhero power to fend off doctors.
An elephant in the room	An elephant in the room: like a giant pachyderm at a formal dinner party, politely asking for hors d’oeuvres.
As easy as pie	As easy as pie: like an experienced pastry chef whipping up a masterpiece.
At the drop of a hat	At the drop of a hat: acting like a speedy magician performing tricks with hats.
At the eleventh hour	At the eleventh hour: sprinting like a last-minute athlete in an eleventh-hour marathon.
Ball in the corner	Ball in the corner: like a soccer ball deciding to take a break from the game.
Better late than never	Better late than never: like arriving at a party after it ended and still dancing.
Birds of a feather flock together	Birds of a feather flock together: flocking like a bird party organizer arranging a fancy feather gathering.
Break a leg!	Break a leg: a phrase used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or event, as if encouraging them to take on a challenging dance-off with a clumsy walrus.
Butterflies in your stomach	Butterflies in your stomach: feeling nervous or anxious, often before an important event or situation, as if you swallowed a tiny circus full of acrobatic butterflies.
By the skin of your teeth	By the skin of your teeth: to succeed by the dental floss of a molar.
Cat got your tongue	Cat got your tongue: like a mischievous feline with a talent for stealing speech.
Cold turkey	Cold turkey: to quit or stop a habit or addiction suddenly and completely, as if you’re a chilly turkey trying to avoid the holiday feast.
Come hell or high water	Come hell or high water: determined to face hell, high water, and the cafeteria mystery meatloaf.
Come rain or shine	Come rain or shine: shining like an optimistic weather reporter forecasting rainbows in all weather.
Couch potato	Couch potato: like a master gardener cultivating a crop of potato couches.
Curiosity killed the cat.	Curiosity killed the cat: like a nosy feline detective in a mystery novel.
Don’t judge a book by its cover	Don’t judge a book by its cover: reading like a wise librarian exploring the hidden treasures of bookshelves.
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today	Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today: like a procrastinator turned productivity guru.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch	Don’t count your chickens before they hatch: counting like an eager farmer counting chicken eggs in a fragile basket.
Don’t cry over spilled milk	Don’t cry over spilled milk: sobbing like a spilled milk carton lamenting its fate.
Eager beaver	Eager beaver: chomping like a beaver with an insatiable appetite for dam construction.
Earworm	Earworm: like a catchy song transformed into a wiggly, musical insect.
Every cloud has a silver lining	Every cloud has a silver lining: shining like a wise cloud decorator adding glimmering silver linings.
Everything but the kitchen sink	Everything but the kitchen sink: like a magician conjuring up a never-ending array of objects.
Eyes are falling out of your head	Eyes are falling out of your head: like marbles rolling out of a bag.
Fingers crossed!	Fingers crossed: like a pretzel-making champion.
Fly by the seat of your pants	To fly by the seat of your pants: like a kite in a windstorm.
Foot in your mouth	Foot in your mouth: saying something embarrassing, inappropriate, or tactless without intending to, like accidentally reciting a cheesy pickup line during a job interview.
From rags to riches	From rags to riches: transforming from a broke couch potato to a gold-plated spud.
From rags to riches	From rags to riches like a thrift store turning into a gold mine.
Fur coat and no knickers	Fur coat and no knickers: like a fancy cat wearing an invisible cat’s thong.
Get the ball rolling	Get the ball rolling: to start or initiate a process or task, just like pushing a giant snowball down the hill and hoping it doesn’t turn into an avalanche.
Gold digger	Gold digger: mining like a dedicated prospector digging for treasure under the moonlight.
Good things come to those who wait	Good things come to those who wait: patting like a patient gardener waiting for their blooming flowers.
Green fingers	Green fingers: like a botanist with a magical touch for plant growth and a collection of leafy gloves.
Head over heels	Head over heels: tumbling like a gymnast with a passion for cartwheels.
Heart of gold	Heart of gold: like a metallurgist with a precious organ collection.
Hit the books	Hit the books: slamming a dictionary to win an argument.
Horse of a different color	Horse of a different color: a unicorn wearing camouflage.
Hot Potato	Hot Potato: like a mischievous cook tossing a flaming spud in the air.
Hot under the collar	Hot under the collar: feeling angry, irritated, or embarrassed about something, making you feel like a human volcano about to erupt.
In the loop	In the loop: secretly wearing a hula hoop while at the office.
In the nick of time	In the nick of time: arriving at the last second with a gift for time itself.
It takes two to tango	It takes two to tango: dancing like a dynamic duo waltzing through a tango competition.
It’s raining cats and dogs	It’s raining cats and dogs: pouring like a feline and canine duo conducting a precipitation symphony.
Like two peas in a pod	Like two peas in a pod: cuddling like a pair of pea superheroes forming the Pea League.
Look before you leap	Look before you leap: peeking like a cautious adventurer peeking into an unknown leap of faith.
Lose your shirt	Lose your shirt: gambling with a deck of dissolving cards.
Make your blood boil	Make your blood boil: turning into a human teapot on a hot summer day.
Match made in heaven	Match made in heaven: like a celestial matchmaker pairing constellations.
Measure twice, cut once.	Measure twice, cut once: like a tailor crafting a bespoke garment for a one-eyed model.
Money talks	Money talks: like a motivational speaker with a winning lottery ticket.
Money talks	Whispering sweet nothings into your wallet’s ear.
More holes than a Swiss cheese	More holes than a Swiss cheese: like a golf course after a mole invasion.
Neck and neck	Neck and neck: like a giraffe and an ostrich competing in a tallness contest.
Neck of the woods	Neck of the woods: like a forest filled with necks and collars.
To nip it in the bud	To nip it in the bud, to pounce on a problem like a hyperactive squirrel on an acorn, squashing it before it dares to sprout into a full-blown tree of trouble
No pain, no gain	No pain, no gain: like a gym enthusiast lifting elephants for biceps.
No-brainer	No-brainer: like a straightforward puzzle for a genius solver with a sticker saying “Einstein Approved.”
Not my cup of tea	Not my cup of tea: like a teapot with preferences for coffee.
On the straight and narrow	On the straight and narrow: walking like a penguin on a tightrope.
On the tip of my tongue	On the tip of my tongue: like a tongue twister waiting to be spoken.
Once in a blue moon	Once in a blue moon: shining like a rare lunar artist painting the sky with blue moonbeams.
One-trick pony	One-trick pony: performing like a talented unicyclist mastering the art of one wheelie trick.
Out of the blue	Out of the blue: like a blue crayon arriving in a box of reds.
Pain in the ass	Pain in the ass: like a talking donkey in a comedy show.
Pardon my French	Pardon my French: like a linguist seeking forgiveness for speaking in gibberish.
Party pooper	Party pooper: deflating like a party balloon that met a sharp needle.
Penny wise, pound foolish	Penny wise: pound foolish like a penny-saving, pound-dropping acrobat.
Pie in the sky	Pie in the sky: like a heavenly pastry shop serving only clouds and dreams.
Piece of cake	Piece of cake: crumbing like a cake enthusiast sharing their crumbly cake sculptures with friends.
Pigs might fly	Pigs might fly: like a skeptical farmer witnessing airborne swine practicing skydiving stunts.
Risk it for the biscuit!	Risk it for the biscuit: like a biscuit thief gambling for a cookie.
Round-the-clock	Round-the-clock: ticking like an overactive clock and announcing each hour with grand enthusiasm.
Sacred cow	Sacred cow: like a cow blessed by a holy bovine.
Shoot the breeze	Shoot the breeze: trying to take down a gust of wind with a water gun.
Sitting duck	Sitting duck: like a rubber duck in a shooting gallery.
Sitting duck	Sitting duck: a quacking lounge chair enjoying a relaxing day by the lake.
Six of one, half a dozen of the other.	Six of one, half a dozen of the other: like six cupcakes or six muffins, both equally delicious.
Straight from the horse’s mouth.	Straight from the horse’s mouth: like a talking horse with big news.
Take the bull by the horns.	To take the bull by the horns: like a rodeo cowboy in a tango competition.
Take with a grain (or pinch) of salt	To take with a grain (or pinch) of salt: like a chef adding a touch of salt to a gourmet dish.
Teacher’s pet	Teacher’s pet: petting like an adorable class pet with an apple-shaped name tag.
The ball is in your court	The ball is in your court: like a tennis player juggling tennis balls.
The best thing since sliced bread	The best thing since sliced bread: like a bread connoisseur celebrating the invention of the baguette.
The devil is in the details	The devil is in the details: like a mischievous imp hiding in the fine print.
The early bird catches the worm	The early bird catches the worm: chirping like an alarm clock reminding birds about breakfast time.
The grass is always greener on the other side	The grass is always greener on the other side: people tend to think other situations are better than their own, but it’s often an illusion, much like believing the neighbor’s dog has a more exciting life than you do.
The pot calling the kettle black	The pot calling the kettle black: like a sassy kettle criticizing another kettle’s color.
The ship has sailed	The ship has sailed: sailing like a confident captain on a ship-shaped skateboard.
The sons suffer the sins of the father	The sons suffer the sins of the father: children may face consequences or be affected by their parents’ mistakes or wrongdoings, as if the family has its own little karmic comedy show.
The straw that broke the camel’s back	The straw that broke the camel’s back: like a bale of hay crashing a camel’s birthday party.
The tail wagging the dog	The tail wagging the dog: like a happy dog making its owner wag along.
The tip of the iceberg	The tip of the iceberg: like a brave iceberg explorer with an ice pick.
There are other fish in the sea	There are other fish in the sea: fishing like a love guru teaching romantic anglers to catch love fish.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat	There’s more than one way to skin a cat: like there’s more than one way to tie shoelaces.
Through thick and thin	Through thick and thin: holding like a determined hairbrush working through thick and thin tangles.
Time flies	Time flies: fluttering like a time-traveling butterfly with a busy schedule.
To bark up the wrong tree	To bark up the wrong tree: yapping like a determined Chihuahua looking for buried treats.
To be a copy cat	To be a copy cat: like a photocopier duplicating itself.
To be a fly on the wall	To be a fly on the wall: like a spy fly gathering intel on secret conversations.
To be a funny fish	To be a funny fish: like a clownfish telling fish jokes at an underwater comedy club.
To be a giddy goose	To be a giddy goose: like a giggling goose flying in a loop-de-loop.
To be a Guinea pig	To be a Guinea pig :like a guinea pig scientist conducting self-experiments.
To be a laughing stock	To be a laughing stock: to be so embarrassing that you’ve become a meme
To be a loud mouth	To be a loud mouth: like a ventriloquist’s puppet with a built-in speaker.
To be a queer fish	To be a queer fish: like a wacky angler catching odd-looking fish.
To be a sour puss	To be a sour puss: like a lemon with a permanent frown.
To be a tough cookie	To be a tough cookie: like a durable gingerbread man in a wrestling match.
To be a tough nut to crack	To be a tough nut to crack: like a walnut refusing to yield its kernel.
To be all ears	To be all ears: like a professional listener with giant ear-shaped headphones.
To be all thumbs	To be all thumbs: to be as graceful as a tap-dancing elephant with two left feet.
To be armed to the teeth	To be armed to the teeth: like a superhero with a dazzling set of sparkling teeth.
To be as fit as a fiddle	To be as fit as a fiddle: like a skilled violinist with impressive physical fitness and a bow-tie belt.
To be as hungry as a wolf	To be as hungry as a wolf: like a famished werewolf at dinnertime.
To be as right as rain	To be as right as rain: raining like a know-it-all weatherman predicting every raindrop with precision.
To be as thick as thieves	To be as thick as thieves: like a pair of unusually close detectives solving crime together.
To be blinded by love	To be blinded by love: like a lovesick poet with heart-shaped sunglasses.
To be busy as a bee	To be busy as a bee: like a beekeeper managing a buzzing beehive.
To be caught between a rock and a hard place	To be caught between a rock and a hard place: like a slice of cheese in a sandwich press.
To be caught red-handed	To be caught red-handed: like a clumsy painter with red paint on their palms.
To be cold as ice	To be cold as ice: like an ice cream cone in the Arctic.
To be cool as a cucumber	To be cool as a cucumber: like an expert vegetable whisperer keeping their cool under pressure.
To be dead as a doornail.	To be dead as a doornail: like a zombie doornail taking a nap.
To be dead as a duck	To be dead as a duck: like a rubber duckie with low batteries.
To be dressed to kill	To be dressed to kill: looking so sharp that mirrors break out of jealousy.
To be full of beans	To be full of beans: like a bouncy bean bag chair that never spills its beans.
To be green with envy	To be green with envy: like a cucumber dreaming of pickles.
To be hard as hell	To be hard as hell: like a diamond in a fiery furnace.
To be in a pickle	To be in a pickle: like a gherkin trapped in a jar.
To be in hot water	To be in hot water: like a tea bag in a boiling kettle.
To be in the driver’s seat	To be in the driver’s seat: like a race car driver with a lead foot.
To be left in the dark	To be left in the dark: wandering like a confused firefly looking for a light switch in the daytime.
To be like a bull in a china shop	To be like a bull in a china shop: to be so disruptive and chaotic that you’re like a toddler that’s been let loose in a meeting of diplomats.
To be like a fish out of the water	Like a fish out of the water: flapping like a disco-loving trout at a rock concert.
To be living under a rock	To be living under a rock: like a caveman in a cozy cave.
To be off the hook	To be off the hook: like a fish escaping a fisherman’s grip.
To be on cloud nine	To be on cloud nine: floating like a happy-go-lucky balloon seller on a cloud-inspired hot air balloon.
To be on fire	To be on fire: like a firefighter igniting a birthday cake.
To be on the same page	To be on the same page: like a pair of synchronized swimmers in a pool.
To be on thin ice	To be on thin ice: tip-toeing like a graceful figure skater avoiding cracks on a frozen lake.
To be over the moon	To be over the moon: like an astronaut who just discovered a hidden chocolate stash.
To be quiet like a mouse	To be quiet: like a mouse like a library filled with whispering rodents.
To be running around like a headless chicken	To be running around like a headless chicken: like a robot on caffeine overload.
To be sick as a dog	Sick as a dog: like a seasick dolphin on a rollercoaster.
To be skating on thin ice	To be skating on thin ice: like an ice skater with razor-sharp blades.
To be up the creek without a paddle	To be up the creek without a paddle: like a lost kayaker with a GPS malfunction.
To be up the walls	To be up the walls: like a master climber scaling a vertical wall.
To be wet behind the ears	To be wet behind the ears: like a baby dolphin in a splashy pool.
To beat around the bush	To beat around the bush: drumming like a beatboxer producing bushy rhythms with vocal drums.
To beat around the bush	To circle a bush like a squirrel avoiding a direct path.
To bite off more than you can chew	To bite off more than you can chew: munching like a daring cookie monster challenging cookie limits.
To bite the bullet	To bite the bullet: munching like a brave soldier having a bullet-shaped cookie.
To bite the dust	To bite the dust: like a fearless food critic sampling spicy food.
To break the ice	To break the ice: smashing like a fearless ice-breaker captain on an Arctic expedition.
To burn a bridge	To burn a bridge: roasting marshmallows like a bridge arsonist at a campfire.
To burn the candle at both ends	To burn the candle at both ends: like a birthday cake candle in a fiery juggling act.
To burst at the seams	To burst at the seams: like an overenthusiastic balloon at a party.
To bury the hatchet	To bury the hatchet: like an archaeologist discovering a hidden treasure.
To butter someone up	To butter someone up: like a chef buttering up a loaf of bread.
To call a spade a spade	To call a spade a spade: like a no-nonsense gardener tending to the plants.
To call it a day	To call it a day: like a conference call with a disconnected line.
To catch my attention	To catch my attention: like a skilled fisherman catching a sneaky fish.
To catch the wave	To catch the wave: like a master surfer riding a giant water wave.
To chew the fat	To chew the fat: like a gourmet chewing on a juicy steak of gossip.
To come flying out of you	To come flying out of you: like a flock of pigeons escaping from a magician’s top hat.
To compare apples to oranges	To compare apples to oranges: comparing like a fruit enthusiast judging an apple beauty pageant.
To cook up a story	To cook up a story: like a chef preparing a delightful tale.
To cost someone an arm and a leg	To cost someone an arm and a leg: costing like an extravagant robotic limb shop with jaw-dropping prices.
To count your lucky stars	To count your lucky stars: like an astronomer with a lucky charm.
To crack someone up	To crack someone up: like a comedian with an endless supply of nutcrackers.
To cry crocodile tears	To cry crocodile tears: like an emotional crocodile with tear ducts.
To cry your eyes out	To cry your eyes ou:t like a weepy fountain overflowing with tears.
To cut a long story short	To cut a long story short: like an editor trimming an unnecessarily lengthy narrative with invisible scissors.
To cut corners	To cut corners: like a mischievous scissor user skipping steps for a shortcut and leaving jagged edges.
To cut somebody some slack	To cut somebody some slack: snipping like a lenient tailor adjusting the fit of criticism.
To cut to the chase	To cut to the chase: like a chef chopping veggies for a quick stir-fry.
To dig up dirt on someone	To dig up dirt on someone: like an archaeologist finding ancient secrets.
To drink like a fish	To drink like a fish: like a thirsty fisherman enjoying his beverage by the sea.
To drop a dime	To drop a dime: like a master juggler adding another dime to their act.
To dry run	To dry run: attempting to swim in a desert oasis.
To face the music	To face the music: like a disco dancer with rhythm issues.
To fall flat on your face	To fall flat on your face: trying to fly without wings but forgetting gravity exists.
To fall in love	To fall in love: like a skydiver falling head over heels.
To feel like falling asleep while standing	To feel like falling asleep while standing: like a sleepwalker on a tightrope.
To feel like the world is on your shoulder	To feel like the world is on your shoulder: like Atlas holding up the celestial sphere.
To feel under the weather	To feel under the weather: floating like a weather balloon with a mild case of the helium sniffles.
To fight tooth and nail	To fight tooth and nail: like a wrestling match between toothpaste and a nail polish bottle.
To find your feet	To find your feet: trying to navigate a crowded dance floor with two left feet.
To flip your lid	To flip your lid: like a pancake chef with a spatula in hand.
To flog a dead horse	To flog a dead horse: like a jockey trying to make a lifeless racehorse run.
To follow in someone’s footsteps	To follow in someone’s footsteps: like a young hiker tracking an experienced explorer using detective shoes.
To get a grip	To get a grip: like a handrail on a rollercoaster.
To get a leg up	To get a leg up: like a gymnast in a trampoline competition.
To get all your ducks in a row	To get all your ducks: in a row like a seasoned duck herder lining them up for a parade.
To get cold feet	To get cold feet: to feel nervous or scared about doing something that was initially planned or agreed upon, as if your feet are staging a cold protest against your adventurous plans.
To get off on the wrong foot	To get off on the wrong foot: hopping like a hip-hop dancer with mismatched shoes.
To get someone’s goat	To get someone’s goat: like a mischievous farm animal thief stealing their prized pet goat.
To get your shit together	To get your shit together: like a janitor cleaning up a messy room.
To give someone the benefit of the doubt	To give someone the benefit of the doubt: awarding like a doubting jury providing doubt scholarships.
To give someone the cold shoulder	To give someone the cold shoulder: like an ice cream truck with a broken freezer.
To go around in circles	To go around in circles: spinning like an over-enthusiastic hamster on a never-ending wheel.
To go bananas	To go bananas: like a tropical explorer encountering a jungle full of dancing fruit.
To go belly up	To go belly up: like a champion belly flop contest participant.
To go down a rabbit hole	To go down a rabbit hole: like Alice tumbling into a tea party with eccentric guests.
To go down in flames	To go down in flames: descending like a fearless firefighter on a fiery slide ride.
To go home pickled	To go home pickled: like a cucumber visiting the vinegar factory.
To go nuts	To go nuts: like a squirrel at an all-you-can-eat nut buffet.
To go off the beaten track	To go off the beaten track: like a GPS leading tourists on a wild goose chase.
To go on a wild goose chase	To go on a wild goose chase: chasing like a determined goose whisperer chasing after mischievous geese.
To go pear-shaped	To go pear-shaped: like a pear attempting to become a square.
To go the extra mile	To go the extra mile: like a marathon runner taking a scenic route.
To go through it with a fine tooth comb	To go through it with a fine tooth comb: like a meticulous hairdresser searching for split ends.
To go with the flow	To go with the flow: like a synchronized swimmer in a river.
To have a 6th sense	To have a 6th sense: like a psychic detecting incoming emails.
To have a cast-iron stomach	To have a cast-iron stomach: like a metal-eating contest champion.
To have a chin wag	To have a chin wag: like a ventriloquist practicing their puppet’s chin movements.
To have a chip on your shoulder	To have a chip on your shoulder: like a stubborn woodpecker carrying emotional baggage and a tiny toolbox.
To have a frog in your throat	To have a frog in your throat: like a ventriloquist with an amphibian sidekick.
To have ants in your pants	To have ants in your pants: like an ant farm residing in your trousers.
To have bigger fish to fry	To have bigger fish to fry: frying like a chef with a gigantic fish fryer at a seafood festival.
To have eyes in the back of your head	To have eyes in the back of your head: like a vigilant chameleon wearing mirrored sunglasses.
To have someone’s back	To have someone’s back: like a living backpack with adjustable straps.
To have tough skin	To have tough skin: like a superhero with an impenetrable epidermis.
To have your head in the clouds	To have your head in the clouds: daydreaming like a daydream enthusiast with a fluffy cloud hat.
To hit the books	To hit the books: like a drummer playing a lively solo.
To hit the nail on the head	To hit the nail on the head: like a carpenter with a precise hammer swing.
To hit the road	To hit the road: like a road-tripper embarking on a grand adventure with a GPS full of hilarious detours.
To hold faith in your hands	To hold faith in your hands: like a magician balancing belief and magic tricks.
To hold your horses	To hold your horses: holding like a rodeo cowboy wrangling a wild horse parade.
To jump out of the frying pan and into the fire	To jump out of the frying pan: and into the fire like a daring chef in a circus act.
To jump over your shadow	To jump over your shadow: like a skilled shadow puppeteer.
To jump the gun	To jump the gun: like an eager athlete in a starting race.
To keep rolling	To keep rolling: like a rolling pin in a bakery.
To keep someone at arm’s distance	To keep someone at arm’s distance: stretching like an elastic superhero protecting their personal bubble.
To keep your chin up	To keep your chin up: like a bobblehead doll in a bumpy car ride.
To keep your eyes peeled	To keep your eyes peeled: like a banana in a fruit salad.
To kick someone to the curb	To kick someone to the curb: like a soccer player booting a ball out of bounds.
To kick the bucket	To kick the bucket: like a soccer ball in the final seconds of the game.
To kill time	To kill time: battling like a time-traveling warrior against a never-ending army of boredom.
To kill two birds with one stone	Kill two birds with one stone: aiming like a skilled stone thrower in a bird-saving competition.
To kiss someone’s ass	To kiss someone’s ass: like a skilled acrobat planting a smooch on a moving target.
To lay low	To lay low: like a relaxed cat basking in the sun.
To let the cat out of the bag	To let the cat out of the bag: like a mischievous kitten revealing a surprise.
To lose your bearings	To lose your bearings: like a cartographer misplacing their compass.
To lose your marbles	To lose your marbles: like a clumsy juggler dropping their marbles.
To lose your mind	To lose your mind: like a scatterbrained magician losing their top hat.
To lose your touch	To lose your touch: like a painter forgetting how to hold a paintbrush.
To make a fool of yourself	To make a fool of yourself: like a comedian starring in their one-person comedy show.
To make ends meet	To make ends meet: like a puzzle enthusiast connecting the pieces.
To make hay while the sun shines	To make hay while the sun shines: like a sunbather with perfect timing.
To manage mice at a crossroad	To manage mice at a crossroad: like a mouse conductor leading rodent traffic.
To mince my words	To mince my words: like a cautious chef chopping verbal vegetables.
To miss the boat	To miss the boat: sailing like a daydreaming captain watching the boat sail away without noticing.
To move like a bat out of hell	To move like a bat out of hell: like a cheetah wearing rocket boots.
To nip it in the bud	To nip it in the bud like a gardener: with oversized pruning shears.
To not give a monkeys	To not give a monkeys: like a zookeeper uninterested in monkeys.
To pick your brain	To pick your brain: like a friendly zombie looking for a new brain recipe.
To play it by ear	To play it by ear: like a DJ mixing tracks without a playlist.
To play silly-buggers	To play silly-buggers: performing stand-up comedy for a swarm of ladybugs.
To pull someone’s leg	To pull someone’s leg: like a tug of war champion pulling the rope.
To pull the plug	To pull the plug: like a daring plumber turning off the bathtub faucet.
To pull the rug from under someone	To pull the rug from under someone: like a mischievous magician making their audience stumble.
To pull the wool over someone’s eyes	To pull the wool over someone’s eyes: like a master sheep shearer with a fancy haircut.
To push the boat out	To push the boat out: like a sailor launching a fleet of toy boats.
To put a sock in it	To put a sock in it: like a puppeteer silencing a talkative sock puppet.
To put all your cards on the table	To put all your cards on the table: like a blackjack dealer revealing a hand.
To put too much on your plate	To put too much on your plate: like a chef stacking a tower of pancakes.
To put words into someone’s mouth	To put words into someone’s mouth: offering a ventriloquist your own tongue as a gift.
To put your foot in the door	To put your foot in the door: like a shoe salesman promoting sneakers.
To put your money where your mouth is	To put your money where your mouth is: like a human ATM.
To put yourself in someone’s shoes	To put yourself in someone’s shoes: like a giant trying on tiny shoes.
To rain on someone’s parade	To rain on someone’s parade: like a thundercloud at a beach party.
To read between the lines	To read between the lines: like a detective deciphering a secret code.
To ring a bell	To ring a bell: like a doorbell alerting visitors to an arrival with a playful ding-dong rhythm.
To rock someone’s world	To rock someone’s world: like a geologist discovering a new planet.
To run like the wind	To run like the wind: dashing like a speedy tornado chaser running after gusts of wind.
To run the show	To run the show: like a marathon runner organizing a circus performance.
To scratch someone’s back	To scratch someone’s back: like a helpful bear assisting with an itch and a paw massage service.
To scratch someone’s eyeballs out	To scratch someone’s eyeballs ou:t like a cat attempting ocular acupuncture.
To see eye to eye	To see eye to eye: like a pair of perfectly matched socks.
To see the light at the end of the tunnel	To see the light at the end of the tunnel: like a tunnel explorer with a flashlight.
To shake a leg	To shake a leg: like a maraca player in a salsa band.
To sleep like a baby	To sleep like a baby: like a pajama-clad baby sitter napping soundly.
To sleep on it	To sleep on it: like a tired mattress contemplating its existence and dreaming of sheep Olympics.
To sleep with one eye open	To sleep with one eye open: like a vigilant owl watching for nocturnal intruders.
To smell a rat	To smell a rat: like a cheese connoisseur detecting a stinky camembert.
To smell a rat	To smell a rat: like a detective sniffing out suspicious cheese.
To smell fishy	To smell fishy: like a fish detective investigating a case of missing sushi.
To spill a secret	To spill a secret: like a clumsy waiter spilling a glass of red wine.
To spill the beans	To spill the beans: scattering like a clumsy chef accidentally throwing beans in a cooking show.
To spoon feed someone	To spoon feed someone: like a chef serving a gourmet meal with a giant spoon.
To stab someone in the back	To stab someone in the back: like a deceitful knife-wielder in a play with a “Caution: Drama Inside” label.
To steal someone’s thunder	To steal someone’s thunder: like a rogue pirate at a thunderstorm.
To steal the show	To steal the show: like a stage magician vanishing the main act.
To stick to the script	To stick to the script: like an actor glued to their lines.
To stick to your guns	To stick to your guns: like a determined cowboy with super glue.
To stick your head in the toilet	To stick your head in the toilet: like a contortionist performing a bathroom magic trick.
To stuff your face	To stuff your face: like a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter.
To sweat like a pig	To sweat like a pig: like a piglet doing a high-intensity workout.
To take a leap of faith	To take a leap of faith: like a skydiver jumping without a parachute.
To take a rain check	To take a rain check: like a meteorologist postponing a picnic.
To take a rain check	To take a rain check: collecting like a thrifty umbrella collector saving rain checks for a rainy day.
To take a step back	To take a step bac:k like a ballerina in a graceful retreat.
To take the head off bad luck	To take the head off bad luck: like a mythological dragon taming misfortune.
To test the waters	To test the waters: like a scuba diver checking the temperature of the ocean.
To throw someone a bone	To throw someone a bone: like a generous butcher treating a dog to a steak bone.
To throw a wrench in the works	To throw a wrench in the works: like a handyman tossing tools into a spinning machine.
To throw caution to the wind	To throw caution to the wind: like a daredevil bungee jumper with no fear.
To throw caution to the wind	To throw caution to the win: tossing like a carefree adventurer tossing caution signs in the breeze.
To turn a blind eye	To turn a blind eye: like an owl facing the other way.
To turn turtle	To turn turtle: like a gymnast performing a gravity-defying flip.
To twist the truth	To twist the truth: like a contortionist with facts.
to use your head	To use your head: like a soccer player executing a winning header.
To use your loaf	Use your loaf: like a baker offering their wisdom from a freshly baked loaf of bread.
To wake up Bright and Breezy	To wake up Bright and Breezy: like a sunshine alarm clock.
To work like a dog	To work like a dog: like a dog-walker with a pack of energetic pooches.
To wrap your head around something	To wrap your head around something: entwining like a master origami artist creating a brain-shaped sculpture.
Too many cooks spoil the broth	Too many cooks spoil the broth: when too many people are involved in something, it often leads to confusion and mistakes, just like too many comedians trying to tell jokes at the same time.
Touch-and-go	touch-and-go: like a game of tag with a slippery eel.
Two wrongs don’t make a right	Two wrongs don’t make a right: wronging like a mathematical genius disproving illogical equations.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do	When in Rome, do as the Romans do: imitating like a Roman mimicking the locals’ hand gestures and habits.
When it rains, it pours	When it rains, it pours: pouring like an over-enthusiastic water fountain at a rainy water park.
Wouldn’t be caught dead	Wouldn’t be caught dead: even if I was offered unlimited free pizza for life.
Wouldn’t hurt a fly	Wouldn’t hurt a fly: buzzing like a friendly fly wearing a “Fly Rights Activist” t-shirt.
You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar	You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar: luring like a sweet-talking flycatcher attracting flies with delightful honey speeches.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink	You can lead a horse to water: but you can’t make him drink, guiding like a patient horse trainer leading a thirsty horse to a pond.
You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.	You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs: like a chef juggling eggs in the air.
You’ve made your bed – now lie in it!	You’ve made your bed – now lie in it: like a sleep-deprived bedsheet trying to get comfortable.