What are some of your favorite or most-used idioms?

[Tarheel]

"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is a good one.

 

[Tarheel]

He couldn't see the forest for the trees.

 

[Tdol]

In BrE, we say that someone couldn't see the wood for the trees.

 

[Amigos4]

I like "Hold your horses". (Wait a moment)

 

[Tarheel]

I used this one today (on another thread).

If you can prove me wrong I will eat my hat.

That's just one possible variation, of course.

 

[Tarheel]

A walk in the park.

 

[Tarheel]

A piece of cake

 

[Tarheel]

As easy as pie.

 

[Tarheel]

Take it in stride.

 

[Tarheel]

Don't hold your breath

Meaning:

It won't happen anytime soon (if ever).

 

[Tarheel]

Going bats

 

[Tarheel]

Going bananas

 

[Tarheel]

Bats in the belfry

 

[Tarheel]

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

 

[Tarheel]

Three sheets to the wind.

 

[Skrej]

Three sheets to the wind.

This one's actually on tomorrow's list.

 

[Tarheel]

We're all in the same boat.

We're all in this together.

 

[Amigos4]

The lights are on but nobody's home. (Used to suggest that a person lacks intelligence or awareness.)

 

[MikeNewYork]

One in the hand is worth two in the bush.

 

[J&K Tutoring]

I like to turn them into a sort of just-for-fun quiz, for example:

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

A. Don't waste water.
B. I hope your child will be successful.
C. Don't force your child to do something.
D. Don't miss an opportunity just because of some parts you don't like.