(simile, rare) Very thin, unhealthily thin.

(simile, dated) Very happy.

(simile, dated) Very clean or tidy

Alternative form of throw a wrench in the works.

Doing something different from one's routine is as refreshing as taking a break from work altogether.

A person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.

(UK) (simile) Very neat and tidy.

To speak favourably of someone to someone else, in order to help them out.

be carefree

(simile) Very angry.