to the bone
Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, through all layers.
I am dreadfully tired; I've worked my fingers to the bone.
tone down
To make softer or quieter; make less harsh or strong; moderate.
He toned down the sound of the TV.
She wanted the bright colors in her house toned down.
When the ladies arrived, he toned down his language.
The strikers were asked to tone down their demands for higher pay so that there might be a quicker agreement and an end to the strike.
too big for one's breeches
too big for one's boots
Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than you really are.
That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place.
When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his boots and she had to warn him.
try one's hand
To make an inexperienced attempt (at something unfamiliar.)
I thought I would try my hand at bowling, although I had never bowled before.
try one's wings
To try out a recently acquired ability.
Marjorie just had her twelfth French lesson and wants to try her wings by speaking with our visitors from Paris.
turn an honest penny
To realize a good profit.
Tom turned an honest penny in the soybean trading business.
turn in one's grave
turn over in one's grave
To be so grieved or angry that you would not rest quietly in your grave.
Перевернуться в гробу; быть настолько сварливым, что не найти покоя даже в могиле.
If your grandfather could see what you're doing now, he would turn over in his grave.
If your grandfather could see how you're wasting his money, he would turn over in his grave.
Если бы твой дедушка мог видеть как ты транжиришь его деньги, он бы в гробу перевернулся.
turn on one's heel
To turn around suddenly.
When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel.
When little Tommy's big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel.