Wake-up call - a sign or warning |
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Example : The rise in unemployment has given a wake-up call to state governments |
Eat someone alive - to criticize someone very angrily |
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Example : If we get our facts wrong we'll be eaten alive by the press Exciting as watching paint dry - used to refer to an activity that you consider extremely boring | | Example : "So you don't want to watch the football" To be honest I would rather watch paint dry Clock in - to record the time you arrive at work on a special machine Clock out - to leave work, especially by recording the time you leave on a special machine | | |
Rundown - a detailed report | | Example : Here's a run-down on/of the activities of our ten biggest competitors Heads-up - Information or notification, especially in advance | | Example : Gave me the heads-up on the new security measures. |
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No spring chicken - no longer younger | | Example : Sally's no spring chicken, but she plays a fine game of tennis. | |
Fat cat - someone who has a lot of money | | Example : The report criticized boardroom fat cats who award themselves huge pay increases. | In someone good graces - In someone's favor or good opinion |
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Example : She was always in the good graces of whoever happened to be in charge.
