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Definitions by English1O1

cry like a baby 

I can't watch those sappy movies because I just cry like a baby every time.
cry like a baby by English1O1 November 3, 2017

all fun and games 

All right, Bill, the fun and games are over. It's time to get down to work. This isn't a serious course. It's nothing but all fun and games.
all fun and games by English1O1 November 3, 2017

justice is blind 

This expression means that justice is impartial and objective. There is an allusion here to the Greek statue for justice, wearing a blindfold so as not to treat friends differently from strangers, or rich people better than the poor ones.
No matter who you are, you must respect the law. Justice is blind!
justice is blind by English1O1 November 3, 2017

busy as a bee 

I'm currently choreographing three plays, so I'm as busy as a bee. Can we meet next week instead? I'm busy as a bee right now.
busy as a bee by English1O1 November 3, 2017