idioms

  badger someone (bother or annoy someone by telling them again and again) She has been badgering me to clean the yard for weeks. (persuade someone by asking them again and again) I finally badgered him into coming with us to the party.  – English Vocabulary

  bean counter (someone who keeps strict control of the amount of money spent) Since the bean counters took over the company, it’s really boring to work here. He is a bean counter who tends to limit expenses. envocabulary.com

  out of the woods (out of danger, trouble, or difficulty) My wound is much better now, but I’m not out of the woods yet. If I reduce my expenses, I should be out of the woods in a few months. envocabulary.com

  eagle eye (good at noticing small details) He is a manager with an eagle eye. (watch closely and carefully) I need you to keep an eagle eye on the kids while I’m out.   – English Vocabulary

  bear fruit (produce good results) The project will bear fruit within the first year. I am sure that our musical career will bear fruit eventually. envocabulary.com