1. I've been "snowed under" with work ever since the new project started.

2. It's time to "face the music" and admit that we made a mistake.

3. The news of his resignation came "out of the blue"; no one expected it.

4. My boss told me to "keep an eye on" the new intern during her first week.

5. You should "take it with a grain of salt" when he talks about his past achievements.

6. I'm afraid I have to "break the ice" at the meeting because everyone is so quiet.

7. She has been "burning the midnight oil" to prepare for her final exams.

8. Don't worry, I'll "keep you in the loop" regarding the project's progress.

9. That old building is a "white elephant"; it's expensive to maintain and useless.

10. I was just "testing the waters" to see how the boss would react to my proposal.

11. He’s a real "couch potato"; he spends all his weekends watching TV.

12. You should "take the bull by the horns" and deal with the conflict directly.

13. Getting a perfect score on this test is a "long shot", but I'll try my best.

14. My sister and I are "poles apart" when it comes to music taste.

15. I’m "on the fence" about whether to go to the party or stay home.

16. Winning the scholarship was a "dream come true" for the hardworking student.

17. He is always "throwing cold water on" every suggestion I make.

18. We need to "get the ball rolling" if we want to finish the task by Friday.

19. I don't want to "rock the boat" while the team is working so well together.

20. She has a "bee in her bonnet" about the new recycling rules in the office.

21. You are "barking up the wrong tree" if you think I am the one who broke the vase.

22. Let's "play it by ear" and decide what to do once we arrive at the station.

23. He’s the "black sheep" of the family because he refused to join the family business.

24. I’ve had "butterflies in my stomach" ever since I was told I had to give a speech.

25. Passing the exam was "a breeze" for her because she had studied so hard.