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not believe eyes

Meaning: shock or surprise at something you see or hear

Example: My fiancé is with someone else – I can’t believe my eyes. 

spick and span

Meaning: neat and clean

Example: The house was spick and span when the guests arrived. Jane must have been cleaning for hours.

come to think of/about it

Meaning: something that has just occurred to us as we speak

Example:Come to think of it, add potatoes and carrots to the list. 

worm in the apple

Meaning: the presence of something very bad in the best

Example: There’s nothing worse than getting a worm in your apple! 

without further ado

Meaning: no fuss or ceremony

Example: Steve is very organised and friendly. When we met him last week, he introduced us all to the team without further ado.

Dutch uncle

Meaning: criticize, scold or lecture someone

Example: I thought he would approve of my choices, but he ranted on like a Dutch uncle for a whole hour.

king of the hill

Meaning: be the undisputed champion

Example: He made £3 million before he was 30, so he is the king of the hill in this industry.