idioms

  in the dark (unaware, uniformed) She likes to keep us in the dark about her new boyfriend. I didn’t know what was going on. I was totally in the dark. They don’t trust her, so they left her in the dark.   envocabulary.com

  by the book (exactly according to the rules) You should be careful to do everything by the book. We know that nothing has gone by the book.   envocabulary.com

  out of your league (too difficult, good, or expensive for you) This position is way out of your league. I think she is out of my league. She can’t afford to buy that necklace. It’s out of her league.   envocabulary.com

  on the run (running away from someone) The prisoners were on the run after escaping from prison. The enemy soldiers are on the run. informal (continuously busy or hurrying) Everyone seems to be on the run these days. (while hurrying from place to place) I’m late for work. I’ll …

  bite the bullet  informal (to endure or deal with something difficult or unpleasant) We need to bite the bullet and spend less until he gets back. I hate washing the dishes, but I’ll just have to bite the bullet. [from the old-time when giving wounded soldiers a bullet to bite …