Our Language Class: IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

A little learning is a dangerous thing: A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.eg. he said he'd done a course on home electrics, but when he tried to mend my table lamp, he fused all the lights! I think a little learning is a dangerous thing
A long row to hoe: Something that is a long row to hoe is a difficult task that takes a long time.
A long row to hoe: Something that is a long row to hoe is a difficult task that takes a long time.
A bit much: If something is excessive or annoying, it is a bit much.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link: This means that processes, organisations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.
A day late and a dollar short: (USA) If something is a day late and a dollar short, it is too little, too late.
A fool and his money are soon parted: This idiom means that people who aren't careful with their money spend it quickly. 'A fool and his money are easily parted' is an alternative form of the idiom.
About as useful as a chocolate teapot: Someone or something that is of no practical use is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Zero hour: The time when something important is to begin is zero hour.
Zero tolerance: If the police have a zero tolerance policy, they will not overlook any crime, no matter how small or trivial.

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