idioms

  never you mind  informal (used to tell someone that you are not going to tell them the answer): How much is your salary? Never you mind. What did he say to you? – Never you mind. envocabulary.com

  never mind (do not worry, it’s not important) The store is closed, but never mind; we can come back tomorrow. (let alone) He is incapable of leading a team, never mind a country. envocabulary.com

  mind your Ps and Qs (mind your language or manner) I have to mind my Ps and Qs when I meet Sophia’s parents. Your grand aunt is so fussy about behavior. You should mind your Ps and Qs. envocabulary.com

  cool as a cucumber (very calm and relaxed) Yoga and meditation will help you be as cool as a cucumber in times of trouble. We must keep as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened. envocabulary.com

  cook the books  informal (change financial records to get money illegally): The accountant had been cooking the books, and the firm had been losing money for years. They blamed two officials for cooking the books, and this caused the company to collapse. envocabulary.com