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Ruffle one’s feathers 

Fig. to irritate or annoy someone

Examples 

I didn’t mean to ruffle his feathers. I just thought that I would remind him of what he promised us.

A few things ruffled my feathers yesterday, such as …

Drive a wedge between

Cause disagreement or hostility between

Example 

The case has driven a wedge between the chairman and his base.

Party pooper

You describe someone as a party pooper when you think that they spoil other people’s fun and their enjoyment of something.

Examples 

I hate to be a party pooper, but I am really tired. 

Can Musk’s proposed ‘America Party’ become a Republican party pooper?

Root for someone or something

To cheer and encourage someone or something

Examples 

Are you rooting for anyone in particular, or are you just shouting because you’re excited? I’m rooting for the home team.

Good luck Charlie — We are rooting for you.

Armchair general

One who speaks authoritatively on topics one actually knows little to nothing about

Example 

Easy to say for all of you second guessing armchair generals.

Done and dusted

Successfully finished 

Examples 

I’m exhausted, but at least that workout is done and dusted.

Just get it done and dusted.

Foot wipe

Doormat

Example 

Thank God for the hero, unlike Tom the foot wipe.

Jump on the bandwagon 

To join, follow, or support someone or something only after they or it is successful or popular

Examples 

I can’t stand these people who just jump on the bandwagon after a win. Where were they last year when the team was terrible?

He is jumping on the bandwagon.

Cruddy 

Extremely disagreeable in character; contemptible; nasty

Examples 

Keep your cruddy remarks to yourself.

Cruddy people.

As easy (easily)as winking or blinking 

Very easy or easily

Example 

But you had your time and you lied to the public as easily as blinking.