zajít, zemřít, natáhnout bačkory; ležet v prachu, utrpět porážku

Thousands of small businesses bite the dust every year. (Oxford Idioms)

kousat si nehty

She began to bite her nails, chewing at them viciously until the blood welled up. BNC

kousat se do rtu, zatnout zuby

You could tell she thought the criticism was unfair but she bit her lip and said nothing. (Oxford Idioms)

držet jazyk za zuby

I didn't believe her explanation but I bit my tongue. (Oxford Idioms)

podvedený podvodník; Kdo jinému jámu kopá, sám do ní padá.

It was a case of the biter bit--she'd tried to make him look foolish and ended up being ridiculed herself. (Oxford Idioms)

různé drobnosti, zbytky

The box contained needles and thread and various bits and bobs for sewing. (Oxford Idioms)

hořký konec

Now that we have begun this project, we must see through to the bitter end. (Oxford Idioms)

spolknout hořkou pilulku

He was a proud man, so having to ask for money must have been a bitter pill to swallow. (Oxford Idioms) 

opilý do němoty, opilý na mol

I'm not surprised he can't remember what happened--he was blind drunk! (Oxford Idioms)

krev není voda

Tony was angry with his brother for a while, but blood is thicker than water, and in the end he forgave him. (Oxford Idioms)

být kam vítr tam plášť

She keeps blowing hot and cold about the job: one day she says it's marvelous, the next she hates it. (Oxford Idioms)

plísňový sýr

COOK'S NOTE: The easiest way to crumble any blue cheese is to stroke it with a fork until crumbled. BNC

Add the crumbled Shropshire blue cheese to the dip, then season to taste with salt and pepper. BNC

Blue cheese lovers will welcome a new French blue cheese from the Pays de Bresse in eastern France. BNC

vyvařit (se)

I boiled the cauldron till the water boiled away. (English Idioms and how to use them)