idioms

    in Dutch  US informal (in trouble) I got in Dutch with my brother when I broke his bike chain. If you come late, you’ll be in Dutch with the teacher.   envocabulary.com

  proud as a peacock (very proud; vain) Jim is as proud as a peacock after winning the competition. Mary was as proud as a peacock when she showed me her new dress.   envocabulary.com

  jump on the bandwagon (to become involved in an activity that is fashionable or likely to succeed) Many competitors tried to jump on the bandwagon and make similar products. When they started making profits, everybody jumped on the bandwagon. envocabulary.com

  train of thought (a line of thought that connects various parts of an argument together) I’ve lost my train of thought. Now I can’t remember what I was going to say. She was interrupted by a phone call and lost her train of thought.   envocabulary.com

  right up your alley (ideal for your abilities or interests) You are pretty good at working with iron and steel, so this job is right up your alley. Home repair is up my alley, I’d love to do it.   envocabulary.com