After the kids' party, toys and snacks were scattered all over hell's half acre, and it took hours to clean up.

He tried to pull the wool over someone's eyes by presenting fake invoices, but the accountant spotted the fraud.

I know you're upset about the broken vase, but there's no use crying over spilt milk, so let's focus on fixing the shelf.

When the board refused to listen to experts and ignored obvious problems, many employees joked that lunatics have taken over the asylum.

At a certain point, one must throw one's hat over the wall and commit fully to the project.

When he presented the idea, it became obvious the proposal would go over as well as a lead balloon with the board.

After they started dating, he was all over someone like a rash, constantly smothering her with attention.

He muttered that a watched pot never boils over as he hovered by the stove, hoping the soup would thicken.

My jokes usually go over like a lead zeppelin during serious staff meetings.

One throws one's cap over the windmill when a long-awaited victory finally arrives, celebrating without restraint.