idioms

  tip of the iceberg (a small, noticeable part of a larger, hidden issue) What you see here is merely the tip of the iceberg. We may only be aware of the tip of the iceberg about him.   envocabulary.com

  safe and sound (completely safe and unharmed) The missing kid was found safe and sound. The package you sent arrived this morning, safe and sound.     envocabulary.com

  safe as houses (completely safe) Don’t worry, I fixed the brakes, and the car is as safe as houses. I should assure you that I am safe as houses here.     envocabulary.com

  hammer and tongs (to do something with all your energy) When Jane starts a job, she goes at it hammer and tongs. The runners were going at it hammer and tongs.   (to argue fiercely) The husband and wife were arguing hammer and tongs last night.     envocabulary.com

    give someone a leg up (to help someone achieve something) Speaking English gave me a leg up on getting a job. We’ve got some information that might give you a leg up.   (to hold your hands together for someone to use them as a step while climbing up …