Idioms and Phrases

Kick Ass meaning strong, powerful and violent. Example - Undertaker is kick ass in WWE ring.

Cut and dried meaning already decided and unlikely to be changed. Example - Indian border decision is cut and dried against china. example- Unfortunately, there is no cut-and-dried answer to the problem of covid19.

Writing on the wall - it means there is a clear signal that upcoming time is difficult and unpleasant. There was writing on the wall before the recession came to India. The writing is clearly on the wall. If we not act now, we shall only have ourselves to blame.  

Pass the buck - its meaning is to avoid responsibility or blame for something by passing it on to another person.   Example - Bureaucrats passes the buck when they need to make the decisions. State government pass the buck on coal mines to the central government.  

Snake in the grass - deceitful, treacherous and sneaky person.   Example - Don't trust Gaurav Arya he is a snake in the grass.