to find fault with: criticize, to complain about something Examples of TO FIND FAULT WITH You mustn’t be quick to find fault with everyone you date because you might learn to appreciate their flaws. Nobody could find any fault with Jennifer’s performance on the exam.

a bitter pill to swallow: unpleasant, but has to be acceptedExamples: Losing my job was initially a bitter pill to swallow. It’s a bitter pill to swallow but a difficult cure promises the best result.

by heart: by memorizing Examples of BY HEART Even though it was very long, Patrick recited his speech by heart, without looking at his notes once. I don’t know the directions to your house by heart; I’ll need you to remind me.

to throw up: to erect or construct quickly; to vomit Examples of TO THROW UP – The Red Cross threw up temporary shelters for the homeless victims of the earthquake.– The ill patient is unable to digest her food properly, so she is throwing all of it up.

to go on: to happen; to resume, to continue (also: to keep on) Examples of GO ON We’ll need a lantern to go on, now that night has fallen. I’m unable to go on pretending and I’ve decided to be honest.

on one’s toes: alert, cautiousThis idiom is usually used with the verbs stay and keep. Examples of ON ONE’S TOES So, city leaders will have to stay on their toes to deal with the demand, the mayor said. It makes folks stay on their toes.