idioms

  clean slate (a record without any errors or bad deeds) He will get promoted because of his clean slate.   (to start over regardless of past mistakes or bad deeds) We are trying to forget our past quarrels and start again with a clean slate. envocabulary.com

clear the decks (to remove unnecessary things so that you can start doing something more important) I decided to clear the decks and start my own business. The company is clearing the decks for a major change. They have cleared the decks for the wedding. envocabulary.com

cheapskate (a person who does not spend money) He is a cheapskate who doesn’t spend money on anything. No girl in her right mind will go out on a date with such a cheapskate. envocabulary.com

  caught short (not having enough when you need something) I was caught short, so I had to borrow some money from a friend. Don’t be caught short! Make sure you store up enough food for the winter. envocabulary.com

  quick on the trigger (quick to fire, fast with a gun) The man was a very dangerous criminal and quick on the trigger. A police officer shouldn’t be too quick on the trigger.   (quick to act or respond) In the world of business, Mike has always been quick …