Bell cow?
Bell cows are mostly used in sporting circles, referring to the best players on a team.
A bucket list goal?
If a goal is a “bucket list” goal, then it is a life-long pursuit. It is something people want to do before they die.
Golden rule?
A golden rule, then, is such a valuable principle (rule) that you at no time want to violate it.
Tip of the iceberg?
It indicates that the problem could be much larger and much more serious than what meets the eye.
Going back to the drawing board?
If you’re going back to the drawing board, it implies failure or at least some degree of imperfection.
Earn your keep?
Earn one’s keep means one must work to make a living instead of being a parasite.
Swan song?
“Swan song” means last performance. Why?
Close, but no cigar?
It means that you’ve come close, but no victory, hence no medal and no victory lap.
White-collar crime?
It refers to crimes committed by office holders instead of the usual violent types such as the street burglar or the bank robber.
Selling out?
When a politician says in an election campaign “I’m not selling out”, he is promising his voters that he’s not going to betray them.
King’s ransom?
A king’s ransom means an unusually large amount of money.
Pole position?
Ronaldo being in pole position is a metaphor implying that currently he is in front of the competition.
Riding the pine?
Riding the pine is a sports term for someone sitting on the bench instead of playing.
She wears every thought and emotion on her sleeve
To say that she wears her thoughts and emotions on her sleeve is to say she shows her thoughts and emotions easily.
Rat rate?
If your life involves a lot of competition and a hectic schedule, you’re in a rat race.