Sayings & Their Stories

On the fence — The whole nine yards — Make hay while the sun shines — The whole shebang — Blowing off steam — It's raining cats and dogs — Until the cows come home — Toot your own horn — At the drop of a hat — Wet your whistle — Pass the buck — Thick as thieves — Mother of pearl — Once in a blue moon — Hair of the dog — Cutting the rug — Enough to feed Coxey's army — The lion's share — High on the hog — Feeling blue — Learning the ropes — Push the envelope