1)a person in a completely unsuitable environment or situation.

"senior bankers are fish out of water when it comes to international lending"

1)a difficult problem or an opponent that is hard to beat.

1)easily and quickly earned money.

"they were seen as more eager to make a quick buck"

1)a person or thing that one is extremely pleased or relieved to see.

"the mighty Cairngorms are a sight for sore eyes in any rambler's book"

1)a person or thing that is particularly impressive or worth seeing.

"Selwyn's garden was a sight to behold"

1)if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later.

1)an unreasonable or difficult demand.

"they thought that the deadline was a tall order"

1)you feel more affection for those you love when parted from them.

1)an instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation (often used in insurance claims).

"the flooding was surely an act of God"

1)the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.

"food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought"

2)new grass growing after mowing or harvest.

1)contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something.

"it goes against the grain to tell outright lies"

1)(especially of a business or politician) ahead of current thinking or trends.

"we are continually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and provide added value to our consumers"

1)(especially of a business or politician) lagging behind current thinking or trends.

"the industry has been behind the curve on the technology front"

1)the attractive external appearance of something is not a reliable indication of its true nature.

1)said or written to wish a person well on ending a letter or parting.

1)without limit or reservation.

"I'm with you all the way"

1)the school, college, or university that one once attended.

"he started teaching at his alma mater"

1)and similar things; et cetera.

"these snacks include cheeses, cold meats, and so on"

1)not at all (used for emphasis).

"this grisly ending is anything but sentimental"

1)only.

"nothing but the best will do"

1)perfect order or neatness.

"everything was in apple-pie order"

1)a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.

1)used with reference to a comparison regarded as valid because it concerns two things that are fundamentally the same.

"there is no apples-to-apples comparison when comparing a foreign currency to USD"