Idioms

In the pink

good health

Finally he is in the pink after the terrible car accident

In the running

contesting for an award, seat, etc.

In the teeth of

in direct opposition to; directly against

She maintained her stand in the teeth of public opinion

In the wings

ready to do something or to be used at the appropriate time

It takes two to tango

both parties involved in a situation or argument are equally responsible for it

Jump the gun

do something without proper thought

Keep an eye on

to keep a watch

Keep the pot boiling

to ensure that something remains active or engaging

Keep your wig on

to calm down

Keeping one's chin up

remain cheerful in difficult situations

Kick the can down the road

to avoid dealing with a problem

Lady in waiting

female servant of a queen or princess

Lady's man

a lover of woman company

Lame duck

a politician with very little power

Last resort

last course of action

Lead someone by the nose

to dominate someone

Left holding the bag

to abandon somebody, leaving him holding the responsibility or blame

Left in the lurch

abandon or desert someone in difficulty

Left out in cold

to be ignored

I felt left out in the cold during the group project

Let your hair down

to take it easy and relax