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Big leap in the dark?

when a government plan is described as a “big leap in the dark”, it is, well, pretty risky.

Ate his crow?

If someone is forced to eat crow, it means they’re forced to admit to their mistake.

Still get goose bumps?

We get goose bumps when we are cold or when we’re frightened.

A white knuckle commute?

People use "white knuckle" to describe the thrills and excitement these adventures may bring.

Ball park number?

When Americans metaphorically say something is “in the ball park”, they mean to say it’s within reach, range, reason.

Work ethic

Not only does he work hard, but he treats his profession as a whole in a strong, devoted and, well, professional manner.

Track record

A track record is a record of someone's past deeds put together.

Not even close!

“Not even close”is an American colloquialism that means an emphatic No.

A genuine one-off

One-off means one model and the whole thing is called off.

Cattle call?

When they call you, they don't call you by your individual names but shout at you as a group.

And the rest is history

It means it is so well known that there is no need to tell it again.

Pick your spot

You may take “spots” literally as locations and positions on the basketball court.

Fallen angel?

Fallen angels are companies whose stocks are low in price temporarily.

Low maintenance?

low maintenance means you don't have to do a lot to keep it in good condition.

Buzzard's luck?

Buzzard comes to be synonymous to bad luck, especially bad luck involving player injuries.

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