Meaning: share similar qualities
The new partners were cut from the same cloth—they had innovative ideas and ambitions for growth
Meaning: adapt to one's circumstances; make sure one's plans are appropriate to one's resources
Of course, we'd love a luxurious car, but you have to cut your coat according to your cloth
Meaning: to try something new
The ski instructor told Sally to "give it a whirl" on the beginner's ski slope by following his exact moves
Meaning: to tell someone to be calm
I told him to keep his pants on after being punked
Meaning: to perfection
The masked ball was excellent. You should have seen the costumes. Everyone was dressed to the nines
Meaning: to deceive someone
I'm not as dumb as you think; don't try to pull the wool over my eyes
Meaning: discuss publicly matters that one should keep private
She decided not to take the family dispute to court as she feared it would only lead to a lot of washing of dirty linen in public
Meaning: to start doing something because it is fashionable or profitable
The whole town was quick to jump on the bandwagon when people began to realize the home team would win the championship
Meaning: old fashioned ideas or approach compared to current trends
Dress smart when you come round for dinner, my father is a bit old school
Meaning: when something is the height of popularity
My parents used to love the Beatles. They were all the rage when they were teenagers.
Meaning: elaborately attired, dressed to draw attraction
She arrived at the reception dressed to kill
Meaning: in an unguarded way
She has a habit of making off-the-cuff remarks which she later denies