Idiom Packet
General:
* A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: It's better to have something certain than the possibility of something better.
* Actions speak louder than words: What you do is more important than what you say.
* Add insult to injury: To make a bad situation worse.
* All that glitters is not gold: Appearances can be deceiving.
* An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Eating healthy foods can help you stay healthy.
* As easy as pie: Very easy.
* Bite the bullet: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
* Break a leg: Good luck (often used in theater).
* Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night.
* Can't judge a book by its cover: Don't judge someone or something based on appearances alone.
* Catch-22: A paradoxical situation where someone is trapped by rules or conditions.
* Curiosity killed the cat: Being too curious can lead to trouble.
* Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don't assume something will happen before it actually does.
* Don't put all your eggs in one basket: Don't rely on only one thing for success.
* Early bird gets the worm: The person who gets up early and starts working has the best chance of success.
* Every cloud has a silver lining: There is always something good to be found even in a bad situation.
* Fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new situation.
* Get your ducks in a row: To get organized and prepared.
* Go the extra mile: To make an extra effort to do something well.
* Hit the nail on the head: To say or do exactly the right thing.
* In hot water: In trouble.
* It's raining cats and dogs: It's raining very hard.
* Jump the gun: To do something too soon.
* Keep your head above water: To manage to survive or cope with a difficult situation.
* Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret.
* Make a mountain out of a molehill: To exaggerate a problem or make it seem bigger than it really is.
* Miss the boat: To miss an opportunity.
* Once in a blue moon: Very rarely.
* Pull someone's leg: To tell someone a joke or a lie.
* Put your best foot forward: To make a good first impression.
* Raining cats and dogs: Raining heavily.
* See eye to eye: To agree with someone.
* Spill the beans: To reveal a secret.
* Take it with a grain of salt: Don't take everything someone says too seriously.
* The ball is in your court: It is your turn to make a decision or take action.
* Time flies when you're having fun: Time seems to pass quickly when you are enjoying yourself.
* To err is human: Everyone makes mistakes.
* Too many cooks in the kitchen: Too many people trying to do the same thing can cause confusion and problems.
* Under the weather: Not feeling well.
* You can't have your cake and eat it too: You can't have everything you want.
Animal related:
* A cat nap: A short sleep.
* A wolf in sheep's clothing: Someone who seems harmless but is actually dangerous.
* Birds of a feather flock together: People with similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
* Dog tired: Extremely tired.
* Don't look a gift horse in the mouth: Don't be too critical or ungrateful when someone is giving you a gift.
* Go hog wild: To be extremely excited or enthusiastic.
* Hold your horses: Wait a minute.
* Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret.
* More than one way to skin a cat: There are many ways to achieve the same goal.
* The early bird gets the worm: The person who gets up early and starts working has the best chance of success.
Food related:
* A piece of cake: Very easy.
* Bite the bullet: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
* Bread and butter: The basics, the essential things.
* Butter someone up: To try to flatter someone to get what you want.
* Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don't assume something will happen before it actually does.
* Eat humble pie: To admit you were wrong.
* Go bananas: To go crazy.
* Spill the beans: To reveal a secret.
* Take it with a grain of salt: Don't take everything someone says too seriously.
Other:
* A penny saved is a penny earned: Saving money is just as good as earning it.
* All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy: It's important to have fun and relax.
* Barking up the wrong tree: Pursuing the wrong course of action.
* Behind the eight ball: In a difficult situation.
* Break the ice: To make people feel more comfortable in a social situation.
* Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night.
* Cold feet: To be afraid to do something.
* Cost an arm and a leg: To be very expensive.
* Cut to the chase: To get to the point.
* Don't rock the boat: Don't cause trouble.
* Face the music: To accept the consequences of your actions.
* Get a second wind: To regain energy after being tired.
* Give someone the cold shoulder: To ignore someone.
* Go the extra mile: To make an extra effort to do something well.
* Have a chip on your shoulder: To be easily offended or angry.
* In the same boat: In the same situation as someone else.
* It's not rocket science: It's not difficult.
* Jump on the bandwagon: To join a popular trend.
* Keep your chin up: To stay positive and optimistic.
* Let sleeping dogs lie: Don't stir up trouble.
* Live and learn: To gain experience from mistakes.
* Lost in the shuffle: To be overlooked or forgotten.
* Make ends meet: To earn enough money to live on.
* On the ball: To be alert, aware, and ready to act.
* Pull strings: To use your influence to get something done.
* Put your money where your mouth is: To prove you are serious about something.
* Raining cats and dogs: Raining heavily.
* Strike while the iron is hot: To take advantage of an opportunity.
* The ball is in your court: It is your turn to make a decision or take action.
* To err is human: Everyone makes mistakes.
* Under the weather: Not feeling well.
* Wear your heart on your sleeve: To be open and honest about your feelings.
* You can't have your cake and eat it too: You can't have everything you want.
This is just a small sample of idioms. There are many more out there, and the meanings can vary depending on the context. It's always a good idea to look up an idiom if you're not sure what it means.