fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch

bark up the wrong tree

To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.

beat with the ugly stick

Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.

branch off

To diverge into two or more separate paths.

branch out

To expand one's interests or activities in a new direction.

call someone every name in the book

To call someone many abusive names.

Christmas tree bill

A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

dead tree edition

The physical, printed version of a publication.

don't let the door hit you on the way out

Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.