What Are Your Favorite Idioms?

"Q" = Question

"A" = Answer

Q: What is an idiom?

A: An idiom is simply words put together that mean something different than their usual meaning.  For example:  "It is raining cats and dogs!" means "It is raining very heavily!".  It does not actually mean that cats and dogs are falling from the sky.

1. What are some idioms in English that you know or have questions about?

2. What are some idioms in your native language and how do they translate into English?  It is always fun listing to idioms from different cultures!