Abject lessonA bridge too far A bridge too far is an act of overreaching- going too far and getting into trouble or failing. A day late and a dollar short (USA) If something is a day late and a dollar short, it is too little, too late. A fresh pair of eyes A person who is brought in to examine something carefully is a fresh pair of eyes. A lost ball in the high weeds A lost ball in the high weeds is someone who does not know what they are doing, where they are or how to do something. A lot on my plate If you have got a lot on your plate, you are very busy and have commitments. A rising tide lifts all boats This idiom, coined by John F Kennedy, describes the idea that when an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it. A steal If something is a steal, it costs much less than it is really worth. A textbook case A textbook case, it is a classic or common example of something. A watched pot never boils Some things work out in their own time, so being impatient and constantly checking will just make things seem longer. A1 If something is A1, it is the very best or finest. ABC ABC means the basics of something- knowing the ABC of science, etc. Abide by a decision If you abide by a decision, you accept it and comply with it, even though you might disagree with it. Abject lesson (India) An abject lesson serves as a warning to others. (In some varieties of English 'object lesson' is used.)
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