Hedge one’s bets
To reduce one's loss on something by counterbalancing the loss in some way.We will hedge our bets and go to a movie if the weather is not good... Read more →
Have one’s finger in too many pies
To be involved in too many things.The woman has her finger in too many pies and is unable to do her work well.
Have one’s feet (planted firmly) on the ground
To have sensible ideas, to have an understanding of what can be done in a certain situation.The new manager seems to have his feet on the ground... Read more →
Have one`s eye on (something)
To have a wish or aim for something, to look or think about something.I want to buy a present for my girlfriend and I have my eye on a dress... Read more →
Have one’s ear to the ground
To listen carefully for advice or advance warning of something.Our teacher always has his ear to the ground to look for possible trouble at... Read more →
Have one’s druthers
To get one's choice.If I had my druthers, I would not go to the meeting this evening.
Have one’s cake and eat it too
To have something both ways.The union wants to have their cake and eat it too and will not give up anything during the bad economic times.
Have one’s nose in the air
To be conceited or aloof.The girl has her nose in the air and is unfriendly to the other members of her class.
Have one`s nose in (something)
To have unwelcome interest in something, to have impolite curiosity about something.The man often has his nose in other people`s private... Read more →
Have one’s nose in a book
To be reading a book.The boy loves reading and always has his nose in a book.