Assorted

cast aspersions

Meaning: to criticize somebody or somebody's character.

Example: His opponents never missed an opportunity to cast aspersions on his professionalism. Read more ➺

lead astray

Meaning: make someone act or think in a wrong or foolish manner.

Example: The interrogators in the case were led astray by false information from one of the witnesses. Read more ➺

my way or the highway

Meaning: to order someone to do something in a specific way without providing an alternative.

Example: In my house, it is my way or the highway. He was told by his father after coming back home drunk. Read more ➺

willy-nilly

Meaning: something that happens when the people involved do not want it to occur.

Example: Each side was drawn willy-nilly into the battle. Read more ➺

beat the air

Meaning: fighting without any purpose.

Example: You are just beating the air if you want to turn him into a good boy. Read more ➺

nip in the bud

Meaning: check something thoroughly.

Example: The army arrested all the leaders and successfully nipped the rebellion in the bud. Read more ➺

straighten up and fly right

Meaning: to get serious and stop acting absurd anymore.

Example: You haven't been staying on top of your homework. You better straighten up and fly right or you will get a bad grade. Read more ➺

every man Jack

Meaning: everyone without exceptions.

Example: I'd bet every man Jack of them are spies. Read more ➺

make a beeline for

Meaning: to go straight for something.

Example: The linebacker made a beeline for the quarterback when he saw an opening. Read more ➺

cross paths

Meaning: encounter or meet someone by chance.

Example: I believe we will cross paths soon. Read more ➺