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have a weak spot for somebody/something (American)
to feel attraction to or affection for someone or something Sarah has a weak spot for basketball players.
rain cats and dogs
Fig. to rain very hard. It's raining cats and dogs. Look at it pour! I'm not going out in that storm. It's raining cats and dogs.
in truth (slightly formal)
actually We kept climbing but, in truth, we knew we could not reach the top of the mountain before sunset.
come to nothing and come to naught
to amount to nothing; to be worthless. So all my hard work comes to nothing.
Not bad (at all).
1. [Someone or something is] quite satisfactory. Bill: How do you like your new teacher? Jane: Not bad. Bob: Is this pen okay? Bill: I guess. Yeah. Not bad.
2. [Someone or something is] really quite good. (The person or thing can be named, as in the examples.) John: How do you like that new car of yours? Mary: Not bad. Not bad at all.
(you can) bet on it
it is very likely this will happen or be true Sales will go up - you can pretty much bet on it - because if there's one thing Americans know how to do, it's shop.
not have a clue also without a clue
to have no knowledge or information about something The guy doesn't have a clue what forestry is all about.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form have a clue: Before most doctors have a clue about what a new drug can do, it's being sold to the public.
free as a bird and *free as (the) air
Cliché carefree; completely free and unhindered. (*Also: as ~.) Jane is always happy and free as a bird. The convict escaped from jail and was as free as a bird for two days. No, I'm not married. I don't even have a girlfriend. I'm free as the air.
Check, please, and Could I have the bill?; Could I have the check?
Could you give me the check or the bill for this food or drink? When they both had finished their dessert and coffee, Tom said, "Check, please." Bill: That meal was really good. Waiter! Could I have the check, please. Waiter: Right away, sir.
Would you excuse me?
1. a polite question that essentially announces one's departure. (Compare this with Could I be excused?; Excuse me.)Jane: Would you excuse me? I have to get home now. Andy: Oh, sure. I'll see you to the door. Rising to leave, Jane said, "Would you excuse me?" and left by the rear door.
2. . a polite way to request passage through or by a group of people; a way to request space to exit an elevator. There were two people talking in the corridor, blocking it. Tom said, "Would you excuse me?" They stepped aside. Fred: Would you excuse me? This is my floor. Sally: Sure. It's mine, too.
the demon drink (humorous)
a way of referring to alcohol when you are talking about the unpleasant effects it can have My grandfather used to lecture us about the dangers of the demon drink.