not to give one the time of day
To dislike someone strongly enough so as to totally ignore him.
Sue wouldn't give Helen the time of day.
not to know the first thing about
To be totally ignorant about a certain issue.
Al assured us that he didn't know the first thing about Mary's whereabouts.
not to know whether one is coming or going
To be completely confused.
He was so perplexed he didn't know whether he was coming or going.
nothing of the kind
On the contrary.
"Did you quit your job?" he asked. "No, I did nothing of the kind," she answered.
now and then
now and again
Not often; not regularly; occasionally; sometimes.
Now and then he goes to a ball game.
The maid broke a dish now and then.
I don't see him very often, but now and then we arrange to have lunch together.
of the first water
Of the finest quality; superior; very good; best.
The jeweler chose diamonds of the first water for the queen's crown.
The dance program at graduation was of the first water.
of the same mind
In agreement; in consonance.
It is a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regarding business and politics.
off the air
Not broadcasting; observing radio silence.
The talk show is off the air on Wednesdays and Fridays.