Expressions

"He has a snowball's chance in hell of winning the lottery."

"He’s a social butterfly, always at some event or gathering."

"The success of this company is built on a solid foundation of hard work and dedication."

"The politician's sound bite was replayed on every major news channel."

"A sound mind in a sound body is the key to a happy life."

"Her spark of genius helped us solve the problem quickly."

"Add a splash of color to make the room lively."

"The new software had a steep learning curve, but I managed to understand it."

"Completing the first phase of the project is definitely a step in the right direction."

"This internship was a stepping stone to my career."

"Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine."

"Their argument was just a storm in a teacup."

"Their wedding was a true storybook ending."

"Her design was a stroke of genius."

"It was a stroke of luck that I found my lost wallet."

"He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting a taste of his own medicine."

"John is a team player who always supports his colleagues."

"With smartphones, landline phones are a thing of the past."

"He has a thirst for knowledge and reads constantly."

"The trade dispute has become a thorn in our side."

"The new regulations have been a thorn in the flesh for small business owners."

"His anger issues make him a ticking time bomb."

"His last performance was a tough act to follow."

"Choosing between the two offers was a tough call."

"She’s a tough cookie; nothing can discourage her."

"Choosing between two job offers was a tough decision to make."

"Starting a new business is a tough row to hoe."

"Looking through old photos was a trip down memory lane."

"The malware acted as a Trojan horse, allowing hackers access to private data."

"Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. A true friend is one who stands by you."

"I consider myself lucky to have you as my friend. A true friend is the greatest of all blessings."

"She has always been a trusted ally in our business ventures."

"A truth universally acknowledged is that honesty is important."

"Graduating from college was a turning point in his life."

"Technology has opened a universe of possibilities."

"The CEO has a vision for the future of the company that will guide its growth."

"Losing his job was a wake-up call for him."

"Ask him anything about history—he’s a walking encyclopedia."

"Don't keep looking at the clock; a watched pot never boils."

"One careless employee can be a weak link in the security chain."

"When she finished the project, it felt like a weight off her shoulders."

"Finishing the project felt like a weight off my shoulders."

"Running the company alone is a weight on his shoulders."

"Our team worked like a well-oiled machine during the event."

"Starting a business from scratch is a whole new ball game."

"Merging the two companies created a win-win situation for both parties."

"We have a window of opportunity to finalize the deal this week."

"Be careful — he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing."

"The project is still a work in progress, but it's going well."

"Her wedding dress was truly a work of art."