English Vocabulary

as American as apple pie (things that represent the best of American culture) Rock and roll music is as American as apple pie. For me, leather jackets are as American as apple pie.     – English Vocab

apples and oranges (things that are completely different) Both players are great, but you can’t compare apples and oranges. We’re doing different product lines, so I can’t compare apples and oranges here.    – English Vocabulary

a smart cookie (a clever person who is good at dealing with difficult situations) Daniel can make this project succeed. He is a real smart cookie. Jacob might seem like a scatterbrain, but in fact, he is a smart cookie with a lot of experience.    – English Vocabulary

be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed  informal (full of energy and in a good mood) After a good night’s sleep, he was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning. Sophia is awake, but she is not bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.  – English Vocabulary

  beard the lion in his den (confront someone on their own territory) He continues to refuse my calls, so I have to go to his office and beard the lion in his den. He doesn’t want to come here; it’s better to beard the lion in his den.   …