[nice Nelly] (2) or [nice Nellie] {adj.}, {informal} Too careful not to say or do anything wrong or improper; too proper; prudish. * /Her nice Nelly behavior made her unpopular […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

nice Nelly

[nice Nelly] (1) or [nice Nellie] {n.}, {informal} Someone who acts too good to be true; a prude; a prig. * /We took him for a nice Nelly when he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Nervous Nellie

[Nervous Nellie] {n.}, {informal} A timid person who lacks determination and courage. * /I say we will never win if we don't stop being Nervous Nellies!/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Guy Wemore Carryl, "Beer," The Mauve Decade

It takes two bodies to make one seduction.

off one's head (or out of one's head)

[off one's head (or out of one's head)] {adj.} Mad or delirious.

all eyes

[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. - Used in the predicate. * […]

eyes in the back of one's head

[eyes in the back of one's head] {n. phr.}, {informal} Ability to know what happens when your back is turned. * /Mother must […]

Artemus Ward

(1834-1867), "The Census" Did you ever have the measles, and if so, how many?

Richard the Third

[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard the Third = turd).

here and now

[here and now] (2) {n.} The present time and place; today. * /He enjoys the pleasures of the here and now and never worries […]

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]