dead as a doornail

(Simile) Unquestionably dead. Used for both inanimate objects and once living beings.

a big fish in a small pond

one of the most important people in a small group or organization, who would have much less power and importance if they were part of a larger group or organization.

a big mouth

if you have a big mouth, you talk too much, especially about things that should be secret.

chug down

To drink something, usually beer, quickly and in large volumes.

chug along

1) To labor along slowly. (Steam locomotives made the sound "chug, chug.") 2) To move along at a steady pace.

chow down

To eat something, usually quickly or without good manners. To eat something greedily or voraciously

thick as a brick

(Simile) stupid; slow to learn or understand.

around the corner

1. On the other side of a street corner, as in The doctor's office is around the corner from our house. 2. Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner. 3. Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner. Going ...