DIG ONE'S GRAVE
You are 'digging your own grave' when you do something which you know will cause you trouble or cause further problems or ruin.
IN COLD BLOOD
To do something "in cold blood" is to act in a purposefully ruthful manner.
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL
This term is used to describe something that happens very quickly or suddenly.
SCAREDY-CAT
Used to describe someone as being very timid or scared about something
SKELETON IN THE CLOSET
Someone with "skeletons in their closet" is someone who has something they don't want to tell you about.
WITCH-HUNT
The deliberate harassment of people with opposing views
STAB IN THE BACK
This common phrase refers to a friend or acquaintance betraying you for their own personal gain.
OVER MY DEAD BODY
Used to express that you strongly oppose something, or won’t allow it to happen.
DEVIL'S ADVOCATE
Someone who plays "devil's advocate" is a person who argues an unpopular opinion for the sake of the argument.
GHOST TOWN
A deserted place where there are few or no people.
WOULDN’T SAY BOO TO A GOOSE
shy or nervous
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
very good-looking /attractive
TO MAKE SOMEONE’S BLOOD BOIL
to make someone very angry
SMELL A RAT
To suspect that something is wrong or something dishonest is happening.
NOT A CAT IN HELL’S CHANCE
no chance at all
