In safe hands
If something is in safe (or good) hands, it is being looked after by a reliable person or organization, and is therefore at no risk
Example : I’ll look after Jamie while you go shopping. Don’t worry – he’ll be in safe hands
In trouble with the law
If someone is in trouble with the law, they are being questioned by the police in connection with something illegal or criminal
Example : The suspect has often been in trouble with the law
Irons in the fire
If you have a few, or many, irons in the fire, you are involved in a number of projects at the same time
Example : The travel agency is not his only venture – he’s got more than one iron in the fire
It’s a small world
This expression is used by someone who is surprised to meet familiar people, events or situations in unexpected places
Example : Wow! It’s a small world. I never expected to meet a neighbor on a transatlantic
It’s no use crying over spilt milk
This expression means that it is useless to complain or have regrets about something that is done and cannot be changed
Example : Sometimes I regret not accepting the offer, but it’s no use crying over spilt milk
It’s a small world
This expression is used by someone who is surprised to meet familiar people, events or situations in unexpected places
Example : Wow! It’s a small world. I never expected to meet a neighbor on a transatlantic flight