idioms

  bet your bottom dollar (bet your last bit of money on something because you are sure that you will win) You can bet your bottom dollar that he is not coming back today. I’ll bet my bottom dollar that our team will win. envocabulary.com

  balance the books (to make certain that you spend no more money than you receive) They are trying very hard to balance the books of their company. Our company needs to balance the books each year. We have to cut excessive spending in order to balance the budget. Also, …

  spring to mind (suddenly remember or think of) The idea sprang to mind as I was reading a book. Two questions spring to mind. He asked me for my opinion, but nothing sprang to mind. envocabulary.com

  speak your mind (to say what you think directly) I always speak my mind. He is not afraid to speak his mind, even in front of the boss. Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.   envocabulary.com

  report for duty show up ready to work The officer was disappointed to learn that he was unable to report for duty. Staff must report for work at 8 a.m. All soldiers should report for duty on Sunday. envocabulary.com