He’s as thick as two short planks, bless him.

He’s such a couch potato, he never goes out or exercises.

He walks slow as a snail in the morning.

Come on, lazy bones, get out of bed!

Get a move on, or we’ll miss the train!

He’s dragging his feet about finishing the report.

Before you cast the first stone, remember that nobody is perfect.

When sales started falling, the manager saw the writing on the wall.

A good Samaritan helped the old man cross the street.

After years abroad, he returned home like the prodigal son.

My grandfather was the salt of the earth.

The new trainees teaching each other is like the blind leading the blind.

After the scandal, the manager washed his hands of the project.

For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like forbidden fruit.

The bonus was manna from heaven during the tough month.

He’s not the president, but he still wields a lot of power.

Don't let the green-eyed monster ruin your friendship.

His comments about the award being unfair are just sour grapes.

Many people go into debt trying to keep up with the Joneses.

Envy eats the heart, so stop comparing yourself to others.

He was green with jealousy when he saw her with someone else.

She was burning with envy when she heard about his promotion.

He’s been eating his heart out since his ex got engaged.

They were green-eyed with envy at her luxurious lifestyle.

She’s so jealous, she could eat him alive.

She broke the mold by becoming the first female CEO.

I'm in a pickle because I double-booked my meetings.

That name rings a bell, but I can't remember where I heard it.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.

I've made my offer, now the ball is in your court.