Chock-a-block March 14, 2008

“Chock-a-block” means: to be crammed so tightly together as to prevent movement. (Remember the Millenium Christmas Tree for a better understanding)

A sledgehammer to crack a nut January 26, 2008

‘Using a sledge-hammer to crack a nut‘ is using disproportionate force or expense to overcome a minor problem.

Eat humble pie January 18, 2008

Eat humble pie means :

Act submissively and apologetically, especially in admitting an error.