PhraseologyPhraseMeaningExampleRain check Postpone temporarilyLets take a rain check on the break as we are already behind schedule.Under the weather Not feeling wellI cancelled my trip to the post office today as I was feeling under the weatherHolding the fort Take responsibility for managing a situation while under threat or in crisisThe king always held the fort so he was liked by one and all.

Eat humble pie Acknowledge one's own mistake or adopt a subordinate position The peon soon had to eat humble pie when he was caught bribing the childFlash in the pan Brief, unexpected, unsustainable success The meeting was a flash in a pan compared to the previous meetingsDown in the dumps MiserableMy sister was down in the dumps as she failed in the entrance examAt the drop of a hat Instantly The child cried at the drop of a hatA chip off the old block A small version of the original This novel is only a chip of the old bloc Bent out of shape Become upsetHe was so bent out of shape that he made a mess of the game.

Tighten the screws Put pressure on somebodyPlease tighten the screws on your juniors to meet their deadlines.

Pain in the neck AnnoyingThe patient apologized for being such a pain in the neckMaking waves Making an impact I will make waves in the field of music as soon as I get a break in AmericaGo bananas C r - a - z - yThe girls went bananas when Madonna sang for themGive it a shot Try it outThe young boy said that he would give it a shot when he was offered a role in the filmBlow a fuse Lose temperPlease dont blow a fuse when you address the workers.

Get good vibes Feel good The beginners said that they were getting good vibes from each otherPipe that Understand thatDid you pipe what the trainer explained?Big mouth Speak too muchDont be a big mouth while you speak out.Hit the sack Go to bedI like to hit the sack after a hard days workBlow your cool Loose ones temperPlease dont blow your cool as the lady was not at fault.

Face the music Face the consequencesI had to face the music for coming late.