Figures Of Speech

[Sharky]

How many have we got so far?

Just spotted "shadow of himself"

 

[Adam4868]

Thinks it's no room to swing a cat ?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I reckon he's swinging a dead cat.
And he appears to have tied a knot in it(s tail).

 

[Sharky]

Behind the time

 

[Heigue'r]

Rags to riches

 

[Adam4868]

Cat got your tongue.

 

[Heigue'r]

Playing his cards close to his chest

 

[Heigue'r]

Hit the nail on the head

 

[Heigue'r]

If the shoe fits,wear it.

 

[slowmotion]

Playing his cards close to his chest

Well done!

 

[HMS_Dave]

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

EDIT* Already been said

 

[HMS_Dave]

Pull your socks up, Maybe...

 

[HMS_Dave]

Why the long face

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Best foot forward
Down at heel.

 

[I like Skol]

Ok, what have we not got?
The knotted finger or string?
The bare foot with a squiggle next to it, looks almost musical. Footnote?
The cheese (not happy with the hard cheese suggestion).
Is the tray something? Served on a platter?