idioms

  foot the bill (to pay the bill; pay for something) Her father footed the bill for her education. Let’s go out for lunch. I’ll foot the bill. You will have to foot the bill for the repairs.   envocabulary.com

  top dog  informal (the most important person) He was the top dog in this organization for five years. John is top the dog, and he is in control of the project. Who is the top banana in this office? Also: top banana   envocabulary.com

  keep an eye on (look after, watch over) Jane will keep an eye on the children until I get back. I’ve asked a neighbor to keep an eye on my house while I’m away.   envocabulary.com

  blessing in disguise (something that seems bad or unlucky but results in something good) Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, as I ended up setting up my own business.   envocabulary.com

  John Hancock  US informal (signature) Please put your John Hancock at the bottom of this paper. We need your John Hancock on the contract to complete the deal. Put your John Henry at the bottom of this page. Also, John Henry   envocabulary.com