idioms

  Adam’s ale (water) I would like just a glass of Adam’s ale. They say Adam’s ale is the best brew.     Adam ale – English Vocabulary

    a fish out of water (a person who is in an unnatural or uncomfortable place or situation) Anthony felt like a fish out of water when he met his girlfriend’s parents. Daniel felt like a fish out of water in his new school because he knew no one. …

  a fat cat  impolite (a wealthy and powerful person) Her father is a fat cat businessperson. Why should those fat cats get rich through our hard work?   fat cat – English Vocabulary

  a dark horse (someone with a secret ability or skill) I didn’t know that Molly could paint. She is such a dark horse. I think he is the dark horse in this race.   dark horse – English Vocabulary

a cuckoo in the nest (an unwelcome person in a group) Eric always got good grades, so his unruly peers see him as a cuckoo in the nest. You don’t think I’m a cuckoo in the nest, do you?   cuckoo in the nest – English Vocabulary