Came across this set of English number idioms and found them funny, interesting and useful.
1. Zero in on
Meaning: to direct all your attention towards one thing
2. It takes two to tango
Meaning: refers to the need for cooperative effort, or describes how a difficult situation or conflict involves two parties who are both responsible for it
3. Three square meals a day
Meaning: three nutritionally complete meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner
4. Fire on all four cylinders
Meaning: to operate as powerfully and effectively as possible
5. Five-finger discount
Meaning: refers to taking an item from a shop without paying for it
6. At sixes and sevens
Meaning: in a state of confusion or disarray
7. Seven-day wonder
Meaning: someone or something that generates interest for only a short amount of time
8. Behind the eight ball
Meaning: describes someone who is at a disadvantage in a difficult situation and is unlikely to escape it
9. On cloud nine
Meaning: describes someone who is extremely happy and excited
10. Ten a penny
Meaning: refers to something so common that it has become worthless
11. At the eleventh hour
Meaning: at the last possible moment
12. A dime a dozen
Meaning: refers to things that are plentiful, common or of very little value
- Source with examples:
https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3194936/12-english-number-idioms-make-your-writing-count
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