idioms

  coon’s age (very long time) I waited for Abraham for a coon’s age, but he didn’t come. I haven’t seen a movie in a coon’s age. envocabulary.com

  cook someone’s goose (ruin someone’s plans or hope of success) A penalty in the last minute of the game cooked their goose. If you try to cheat on me again, I have enough on you to cook your goose. envocabulary.com

  come out of your shell (become less shy and more friendly with people) Evan was quiet and shy, but he has really come out of his shell since he has been with us. Molly needs someone who can bring her out of her shell. envocabulary.com

 barn door close the barn door after the horse has bolted (act too late; try to prevent a problem that has already occurred) After the burglary, they installed security cameras, but it’s closing the barn door after the horse has bolted. envocabulary.com

  the hearts and minds of (the private emotions and feelings of) His speech touched the hearts and minds of every attendee. The movie captured the hearts and minds of the movie-going public. envocabulary.com