In mint condition !!!
Puvan
What's the going price for that stamp ?
Mr. Amos
This is a rare stamp but I'm willing to let it go for $500.
Puvan
That's too high a price !
Mr. Amos
You have to understand, it's still
in mint condition
. My last offer is $450.Hurry, before it gets snapped up.
Explanation :
In mint condition
- perfect, excellent condition
Example :
This car is
in mint condition.
Lost your marbles !!!
Mother
Have you
lost your marbles
? What are you doing dressed like that ?
Ross
Oh, Mother ! I'm just trying on a few things for the cocktail party I have toattend.
Mother
Why the coat and tie ? Are you going to rub shoulders with some VIPs ?
Ross
You never know who's going to be there. I don't want to look like a fish outof water.
Explanation :
Lose your marbles
- to become crazy
Smelt a rat !!!
Father
Why is it pitch black in here ?
Wendy
There's been a blackout, Dad. Why don't you come to the kitchen ?
(Father walks slowly to the kitchen.)
Everyone
SURPRISE !! Happy Birthday !
Father
Thank you, everyone. This is indeed a surprise but I should have
smelt arat
when I saw so many shoes outside.
Explanation :
Smell a rat
- to recognize that something is not as it appears to be
Example :
He's been working late with her every night this week -- I smell a rat !
Harry Collis
Tongue-in-Cheek Bend Over BackwardsJump Down Someone's ThroatCough UpSmell a RatScratch Someone's Back Shoot Off One's MouthTurn Someone Off Go to the DogsFishyGet in Someone's hair Kick the BucketPull Someone's LegGet Off Someone's Back Cat Got Your TongueString Someone AlongLeave Someone High and DryAll ThumbsOn the Line Not Have a Leg to Stand OnHorse AroundWet BlanketFeel Like a Million DollarsUp One s SleeveStraight From the Horse's MouthKnock Someone's Socks Off Hang OnLose One's ShirtFor the BirdsOut of the WoodsMake Ends MeetSpill the BeansLet the cat out of the BagLemonMoney talksThe Early Bird Catches the WormTake the Bull by the HornsPay Through the NoseEating SomeoneStick Out One's Neck Drive Someone Up a WallPlay It by Ear Jump the GunBite the Dust
Smell a Rat
How come the front door is open? Didn't you close it before we went shopping?I'm sure I did. I can't understand it. Frankly, I
smell a rat
.Me, too. I'm
convinced that something is definitely wrong
here. We'd better call the police.
Go to the Dogs
Have you seen their house lately? It's really
gone to the dogs
.It's true that it has
become run-down and in serious need of repair
, but I'm sure that itcan be fixed up to look like new.I guess with a little carpentry work and some paint it could look pretty decent.Top
Fishy
When the security guard saw a light in the store after closing hours, it seemed to him thatthere was something
fishy
going on. He called the central office and explained to hissuperior that he thought something
strange and suspicious
Take the Bull by the Horns
Julie had always felt that she was missing out on a lot of fun because of her clumsinesson the dance floor. She had been putting off taking lessons, but she finally
took the bullby the horns
and went to a professional dance studio for help. She was tired of feelingleft out and
acted decisively to correct the situation
Let the cat out of the Bag
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American Idioms
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