Figures of Speech

I'm a news anchor - it is my job to report the news, even the bad stuff. But some people want to shoot the messenger, as if I were the one who caused the bad news to begin with.

My mom talked to me about the birds and the bees this morning - it was so mortifying!

Their offense is completely wearing out our defense - it's time to get some fresh legs on the field!

You've got to keep your finger on the pulse if you want to remain relevant in this industry.

He had a unique guitar style, he was definitely a cut above his contemporaries.

The senator's phones were blowing up as his entire constituency began calling in to urge him to vote against the legislation.

Printing is the last step in finishing off this project, thank goodness.

Let's eat out tonight—I don't feel like cooking.

The company tried to cover up its employment of illegal immigrants.

I like to sing, but only in the shower - I know I have a good voice to beg bacon.

I may be able to pull a few strings if you need the document urgently.

The construction work is causing bottlenecks on the highway.

I've been working on this book for over a year, and I'm getting nowhere with it. I think I'm ready to throw in the towel.

The flooding is bad, but we're dealing with just the tip of the iceberg—a huge spate of environmental disasters are on the horizon because of climate change.

We need to find some new players to beef up the team.

Their romantic relationship petered out after the summer.

It’s easier to handle the job if you break it down into several specific assignments.

I can't just sit by and watch you waste all our money.

When the boss started firing questions at me, I was caught with my pants down and looked like a fool. I just hadn't considered all of those potential outcomes yet and didn't know what to say.

Don't worry, your raise is in the pipeline for next quarter.