idioms

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 …

  in a pickle (in trouble or a difficult situation) She found herself in a pickle when her husband left her. I was really in a pickle when my car had a flat tire. envocabulary.com