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A drop in the ocean
A very small part or insignificant amount of something big or whole.
Actions speak louder than words
It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it
Add fuel to the fire
Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is
A penny for your thoughts
When you want to know what somebody is thinking
Ball is in somebody’s court
It is up to somebody to make the next decision or step
Barking up the wrong tree
Look in the wrong place or accuse the wrong person
Be a good catch
Be someone worth marrying/having
Beat around the bush
Avoid the main topic or not speak directly about the issue
Bend over backwards
Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything
Bite off more than you can chew
Take on a task that is too big
Blow somebody away
Be extremely impressed by something
By the skin of your teeth
You only just succeeded and nearly failed
Couldn’t care less
Have a total lack of interest in something
Cry over spilt milk
Complain about a loss from the past
Cry wolf
Call for help when you don’t need it
Crunch time
The period of time just before a project has to be completed and everyone has to work hard
