[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered; how things are; a happening; business. * /I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish - […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

dish out

[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve (food) from a large bowl or plate. * /Ann's mother asked her to dish out the beans./ 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

down one's alley

[down one's alley] or [up one's alley] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Suited to your tastes and abilities; what you like or like to do. * /Baseball is right down Jim's alley./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

kettle

[kettle] See: [KETTLE OF FISH], [POT CALLS THE KETTLE BLACK]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Josh Billings

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist There are two things in this life for which we are never fully prepared and that is twins.

cool down

[cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling (as love, enthusiasm, or anger); make or […]

wise up to

[wise up to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To finally understand what is really going on after a period of ignorance. * /Joe immediately […]

keep one's mouth shut

[keep one's mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent. - A rude expression when used as a command. * /When the […]

keep under one's hat

[keep under one's hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep secret; not tell. * /Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he […]

Clarence Darrow

(1857-1938) U.S. attorney I am a friend of the working man, and I would rather be his friend, than be one.