lends an ear to to listen to someone with sympathy

exp : Claire's always one to lend a sympathetic ear if you

have problems.
burn the midnight oil read or work late into the night.
exp : Chris is asleep after burning the midnight oil trying to
finish his assignments.
goes banana to become extremely angry or excited
exp: She'll go bananas when you tell her the news
cries over split milk Being upset over something that has already happened and
cannot be changed.
exp: Mona was unable to accept the reality of her divorce.
She was crying over spilled milk.
pulls the wool over To deceive, fool, or misdirect one, especially to gain an
her eyes advantage
exp: You can’t pull the wool over my eyes. I know what’s
going on. Don’t try to pull the wool over her eyes. She’s too
smart.
have a heart of gold to be very kind and generous
exp: She has a heart of gold.
be in the same boat sharing the same problems
exp: She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough
money, but we're all in the same boat.
have a whale of a to enjoy yourself very much
time exp : We had a whale of a time on holiday.
birds of a feather flock people who have similar characters or interests, especially
together ones of which you disapprove, and who often spend time with
each other
no pain no gain you can only achieve something by suffering or working hard
a stitch in time saves if you sort out a problem immediately it may save extra work
nine later.
exp : You better bring your car to the shop while it’s still
running, because a stitch in time saves nine (Theidioms.com)
time and tide wait for to emphasize that people cannot stop the passing of time,
no man and therefore should not delay doing things
exp: Hurry up or we'll miss the bus! Time and tide wait for no
man.
the early bird catches the person who takes the earliest opportunity to do
the worm something will gain the advantage over others.
exp: The admissions in this college get filled in very early. If
you really want to enroll your son here then you should
remember that the early bird catches the worm.
(Theidioms.com)
Proverbs / Idioms
Simile

As American as apple pie As big as an elephant

As black as coal As blind as a bat
As boring as watching paint dry As brave as a lion
As busy as a bee As cheap as dirt
As clean as a whistle As clear as mud
As clear as crystal As cold as ice
As cool as a cucumber As cunning as a fox
As dead as a doornail As deaf as a post
As difficult as nailing jelly to a tree As dry as a bone
As dull as dishwater As easy as ABC
As fit as a fiddle As flat as a pancake
As free as a bird As fresh as a daisy
As gentle as a lamb As good as gold
As hard as nails As heavy as lead
As helpless as a baby As honest as the day is long
As hot as blue blazes As hungry as a bear
As innocent as a lamb As large as life
As light as a feather As long as a month of Sundays
As loose as a goose As mad as a hatter
As mad as a hornet As old as the hills
As pale as death As plain as the nose on your face
As playful as a kitten As pleased as punch
As proud as a peacock As quick as lightning
As quiet as a church mouse As regular as clockwork
As scarce as hen's teeth As sharp as a razor
As sick as a dog As silent as the grave
As slippery as an eel As slow as molasses
As smooth as a baby's bottom As snug as a bug in a rug
As solid as the ground we stand on As sour as vinegar
As stiff as a board As straight as an arrow
As strong as an ox As stubborn as a mule
As sturdy as an oak As sweet as pie
As tall as a giraffe As tough as old boots
As useless as a chocolate teapot As warm as toast
As white as snow As wise as an owl
Sing like an angel Act like an animal
Eat like a bird Fight like cats and dogs
Work like a dog Work like a dream
Soar like an eagle Sound like fingernails on a chalkboard
Swim like a fish
Have eyes like a hawk
Sleep like a log
Eat like a pig
Sound like a screaming baby
Meander like a stream
Racing like a scared bunny
Eat like a horse
Gravitate like a moth to the flame
Smell like a rose
Shine like the stars
Exploded like a volcano