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IDIOMS cool (adj.) I:

A: cost (someone) an arm and a leg if I had my druthers
ace (verb) couch potato in over one's head
all right (3) cram inside out
and then some crash course in stock
antsy Cut it out! in the black
as easy as pie Cool it! in the red
at the eleventh hour D: in time
B: dicey J:
bad-mouth (verb) ditch class jump all over someone
be a piece of cake Don't count your chickens until (before) jump the gun
be all ears they hatch (they're hatched). jump to conclusion
be broke do a bang-up job junk mail
be fed up with down in the dumps K:
be in and out drag one's feet keep an eye on
be on the go drop someone a line keep an eye out for
be on the road E: keep one's chin up
be over an eager beaver keep one's fingers crossed
be up and running Easy does it! keep one's nose to the grindstone
be used to an egghead keep (stay) in touch
beat (adj.) elbow grease kid (2)
beat around the bush every other _____ kind of
beat one's brains out F: a klutz
Beats me. far-fetched a know-it-all
bent out of shape feel blue know something backwards and forward
before long feel puny know something inside out
bite off more than one can chew fender-bender L:
blabbermouth fire someone let-down
blow one's top for ages lend someone a hand
boom box G: leave well enough alone
the bottom line get going Let sleeping dogs lie.
blow one's top get it live from hand to mouth
Break a leg! get a kick out of something Live and let live.
break someone's heart get on one's nerves lose track of
broke get one's wires crossed a low blow
bug (verb) get out of hand lousy
bull-headed get up and go M:
buck(s) give someone a hand (2) macho
a bundle go with the flow make a mountain out of a mole hill
burn the midnight oil grab a bite can't make heads or tails of
bushed H: make up one's mind
by one's self had ('d) better N:
by the skin of one's teeth have (has) got No way!
C: hard feelings nosh
call it a day hassle Not on your life!
catch one's eye have one's hands full now and then
catch some Zs have something down pat nuke
can't make heads or tails of something head honcho nuts
change one's mind hit the books O:
chicken hit the hay OK (4)
chow hit the sack on the cutting edge
chow down How come? on the dot
a cinch on time
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once in a while W: Junk Mail - Unsolicited communications

over one's head Was my face red!
P: wear out one's welcome Kick the bucket: To die

pay the piper wet behind the ears

Let sleeping dogs lie - Not to interfere
plastic What for?
pop quiz What's up?
Mum's the word - To keep a secret
pooped (adj.) wishy-washy
pretty (adv.) with bells on New kid on the block - A newcomer
pull an all-nighter would just as soon
pull someone's leg Y: Over the hill: To be past your prime
Q: a yes-man
Prick up your ears - To listen intently
quite a few You don't say!
a quick study You've got to be kidding!
Rub someone up the wrong way - To annoy
R: yucky
someone
R and R yummy
rain or shine Z: Spinning a yarn: To lie or exaggerate

rain cats and dogs zilch Tie the knot - To get married
read someone's mind Zip your lip!
Under the weather - Feeling ill
rub someone the wrong way
run-down (2) IDIOMS EXPRESSIONS
S: Back To Square One - To start again
English Idiom #1 
savvy
DON'T GIVE UP THE DAY JOB 
schmooze Ball and chain: To be burdened with a task
Explanation of English Idiom #1 
sleep on it that that cannot be left or abandoned
YOU ARE NOT VERY GOOD AT THAT.
sooner or later
Beat a dead horse: To engage in pointless YOU COULD DEFINITELY NOT DO IT
shoot the breeze
and repetitive discussion. PROFESSIONALLY. 
a snap
Example of English Idiom #1 
so-so
Between the Devil and the deep blue sea. - "I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU SING
Someone's made his/her bed; now let
In a very difficult situation when any BUT DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB." 
her/him lie in it.
resolution will be unpleasant.
sort of
English Idiom #2 
state of the art Bushed - Tired, completely exhausted A CASH COW 
stay (keep) in touch
Explanation of English Idiom #2 
Step on it! Caught With Your Pants Down - Found out!
AN EASY WAY TO EARN
T:
MONEY REGULARLY. 
Can't see your nose in front of your face:
take it easy
Example of English Idiom #2 
Being oblivious to something obvious, in
tell a white lie
"INCOME TAX IS A REAL CASH COW
clear view.
There, there.
FOR THE GOVERNMENT." 
tight-fisted
Crash: To go to sleep
a tightwad
English Idiom #3 
tough Don't look a Gift Horse in the Mouth - To BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW 
toss something reject something that has been freely given Explanation of English Idiom #3 
tricky
TRYING TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS
two-faced Elbow Grease - A great deal of effort
TOO DIFFICULT OR TIME CONSUMING
U:
TO FINISH. 
under the weather Flea Market - An open-air market
Example of English Idiom #3 
until hell freezes over
Get out of hand - A situation which has "I'M GLAD YOU WANT TO PREPARE THE
until you're blue in the face
resulted in chaos REPORT BY YOURSELF. JUST BE SURE
update
THAT YOU DON'T BITE OFF MORE THAN
upside down Hit the hay: To go to bed YOU CAN CHEW." 
up-to-date
used to In your face - An aggressive manner English Idiom #4 
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CLEAR THE AIR  START GETTING TO CLASS ON TIME

Explanation of English Idiom #4  AND DOING YOUR HOMEWORK. WHY English Idiom #15 
DISCUSS SOMETHING THAT WAS DON'T YOU CLEAN UP YOUR ACT?"  A GREY AREA 
CAUSING PEOPLE TO FEEL UPSET.  Explanation of English Idiom #15 
Example of English Idiom #4  English Idiom #10  SOMETHING THAT IS DIFFICULT TO
"THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER  DEFINE. 
MISUNDERSTANDING. I'D LIKE TO Explanation of English Idiom #10  Example of English Idiom #15 
EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED, JUST TO GET MORE ORGANIZED.  I RESEARCHED YOUR CASE BUT
CLEAR THE AIR."  Example of English Idiom #10  THERE ARE NOT ANY BLACK AND
"YOU HAVE BEEN LATE FOR WORK WHITE ANSWERS. YOUR SITUATION
English Idiom #5  EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. IF YOU WANT SEEMS TO FALL INTO A GREY AREA." 
TURN YOUR BACK ON  TO KEEP THIS JOB, YOU MUST GET
Explanation of English Idiom #5  YOUR ACT TOGETHER."  English Idiom #16 
GIVE UP ON, OR ABANDON.  UP IN ARMS 
English Idiom #11 
Example of English Idiom #5  Explanation of English Idiom #16 
A PIECE OF THE ACTION 
"I NEED YOUR HELP BUT YOU JUST ANGRY. 
Explanation of English Idiom #11 
TURNED YOUR BACK ON ME."  Example of English Idiom #16 
PARTICIPATION IN AN ACTIVITY. OFTEN
"THE CROWD WAS AGITATED.
RELATED TO GAMBLING
English Idiom #6  EVERYONE WAS UP IN ARMS OVER
OR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. 
NOT CUT OUT FOR  THE GOVERNMENT DECISION." 
Example of English Idiom #11 
Explanation of English Idiom #6 
"I HEARD THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
NOT SUITABLE FOR SOMETHING.  English Idiom #17 
PARTNERS IN YOUR NEW
Example of English Idiom #6  BE GLAD TO SEE THE BACK OF 
INVESTMENT. IF YOU DON'T MIND, I
"HE TRIED MOUNTAIN CLIMBING BUT Explanation of English Idiom #17 
WOULD LIKE TO GET IN ON A PIECE OF
HE SIMPLY WAS NOT CUT OUT FOR IT."  BE HAPPY WHEN A PERSON LEAVES. 
THE ACTION." 
Example of English Idiom #17 
English Idiom #7  THAT GUY BOTHERS ME. I'll BE GLAD
English Idiom #12 
SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL  TO SEE THE BACK OF HIM." 
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN
Explanation of English Idiom #7 
WORDS 
THE VERY LAST, OR THE VERY English Idiom #18 
Explanation of English Idiom #12 
WORST.  GIVE HIM CREDIT 
"PEOPLE'S INTENTIONS CAN BE
Example of English Idiom #7  Explanation of English Idiom #18 
JUDGED BETTER BY WHAT THEY DO
"THESE ARE THE LAST VOLUNTEERS ACKNOWLEDGE AN ACHIEVEMENT OR
THAN WHAT THEY SAY." 
WE COULD FIND. WE REALLY HAD TO CONTRIBUTION OF A PERSON." 
Example of English Idiom #12 
SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL Example of English Idiom #18 
TO FIND THEM."  "ALTHOUGH HE IS NOT EASY TO WORK
English Idiom #13 
FOR, YOU HAVE TO GIVE HIM CREDIT
IN THE AIR 
English Idiom #8  FOR MANAGING THE COMPANY WELL." 
Explanation of English Idiom #13 
A CLASS ACT 
BEING DISCUSSED. GENERALLY
Explanation of English Idiom #8  English Idiom #19 
OBVIOUS. 
SOPHISTICATED, ABOVE AVERAGE.  GO BEHIND SOMEONE'S BACK 
Example of English Idiom #13 
Example of English Idiom #8  Explanation of English Idiom #19 
"THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER AND
"HE OFFERED TO HELP, EVEN THOUGH DO SOMETHING WITHOUT TELLING
THE FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING.
HE DOESN'T KNOW ME. HE'S A REAL SOMEONE. 
SPRING IS IN THE AIR." 
CLASS ACT."  Example of English Idiom #19 
"DON'T TRUST JANE. SHE ACTS
English Idiom #14 
English Idiom #9  FRIENDLY BUT SHE IS ALWAYS GOING
GO APE 
CLEAN UP YOUR ACT  BEHIND SOMEONE'S BACK." 
Explanation of English Idiom #14 
Explanation of English Idiom #9 
GO CRAZY. 
IMPROVE YOUR BEHAVIOR.  English Idiom #20 
Example of English Idiom #14 
Example of English Idiom #9  EACH TO HIS OWN 
"JACK WAS REALLY ANGRY. I
"IF YOU ARE EVER GOING TO IMPROVE Explanation of English Idiom #20 
THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO GO APE." 
YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS, YOU MUST EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OWN
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INDIVIDUAL OPINION.  TO SPEAK WITH HIM EARLIER BUT HE THE SWEATER SHE GAVE ME BUT,
Example of English Idiom #20  GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER."  BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS." 
"I CAN'T SAY THAT I LIKE GEORGE'S
NEW FURNITURE. IT SEEMS VERY English Idiom #26  English Idiom #32 
PLAIN AND UNCOMFORTABLE. OH GET THE BALL ROLLING  FLESH AND BLOOD 
WELL, EACH TO HIS OWN."  Explanation of English Idiom #26  Explanation of English Idiom #32 
START SOMETHING.  A RELATIVE. 
English Idiom #21  Example of English Idiom #26  Example of English Idiom #32 
EAGER BEAVER  "ALL RIGHT EVERYONE, WE SPENT A "I MUST HELP HIM. AFTER ALL, HE'S MY
Explanation of English Idiom #21  LOT OF TIME PLANNING THIS PROJECT. OWN FLESH AND BLOOD." 
ENTHUSIASTIC PERSON.  NOW, IT'S TIME TO GET THE BALL
Example of English Idiom #21  ROLLING."  English Idiom #33 
"JOHN DID ALL OF HIS HOMEWORK GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT 
BEFORE SUPPER. HE SURE IS AN English Idiom #27  Explanation of English Idiom #33 
EAGER BEAVER."  JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON  BELIEVE SOMEONE'S STATEMENT,
Explanation of English Idiom #27  WITHOUT PROOF. 
English Idiom #22  JOIN A POPULAR TREND OR ACTIVITY.  Example of English Idiom #33 
EARLY BIRD  Example of English Idiom #27  "THE TEACHER'S EXPLANATION DID
Explanation of English Idiom #22  "I LIKE THAT NEW PROCEDURE AND NOT SEEM LOGICAL, BUT I GAVE HER
A PERSON WHO IS EARLY FOR I'VE DECIDED TO JUMP ON THE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT." 
AN APPOINTMENT.  BANDWAGON." 
Example of English Idiom #22  English Idiom #34 
"SATOKO WAS IN CLASS 30 MINUTES English Idiom #28  A SAFE BET 
BEFORE ANYONE ELSE. WHAT AN A LOSING BATTLE  Explanation of English Idiom #34 
EARLY BIRD."  Explanation of English Idiom #28  PROBABLY TRUE. WILL PROBABLY
SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE HAPPEN. 
English Idiom #23  ACCOMPLISHED.  Example of English Idiom #34 
SCRATCH THE SURFACE  Example of English Idiom #28  "IT'S A SAFE BET THAT YOUR ENGLISH
Explanation of English Idiom #23  SKILLS WILL IMPROVE QUICKLY IF YOU
EXAMINE ONLY A PART English Idiom #29  STUDY AT VANCOUVER ENGLISH
OF SOMETHING. UNCOVER ONLY A KEEP SOMETHING AT BAY  CENTRE." 
FEW FACTS ABOUT SOMETHING.  Explanation of English Idiom #29 
Example of English Idiom #23  KEEP SOMETHING AWAY.  English Idiom #35 
"CANCER RESEARCH IS A VERY LONG- Example of English Idiom #29  FIT THE BILL 
TERM PROCESS. SO FAR, WE HAVE "SARAH FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP Explanation of English Idiom #35 
JUST BEGUN TO SCRATCH THE THE SALESPERSON AT BAY."  SEEMS CORRECT. 
SURFACE."  Example of English Idiom #35 
English Idiom #30  "THAT SEEMS TO FIT THE BILL. I'LL
English Idiom #24  SPILL THE BEANS  TAKE IT." 
GIVE HIM THE SLIP  Explanation of English Idiom #30 
Explanation of English Idiom #24  TELL A SECRET.  English Idiom #36 
LEAVE HIM. HIDE FROM HIM.  Example of English Idiom #30  BLACK AND BLUE 
Example of English Idiom #24  "I WON'T BE THE ONE TO SPILL THE Explanation of English Idiom #36 
"I THINK THAT MAN IS FOLLOWING US. BEANS."  BRUISED. 
LET'S GIVE HIM THE SLIP."  Example of English Idiom #36 
English Idiom #31  "HE WAS BEATEN UNTIL HE WAS
English Idiom #25  BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS  BLACK AND BLUE." 
COLD SHOULDER  Explanation of English Idiom #31 
Explanation of English Idiom #25  PEOPLE CANNOT COMPLAIN English Idiom #37 
TO TREAT SOMEONE IN AN ABOUT SOMETHING THEY GET FOR IN COLD BLOOD 
UNFRIENDLY MANNER.  FREE.  Explanation of English Idiom #37 
Example of English Idiom #25  Example of English Idiom #31  WITH COMPASSION OR MERCY.
"I DON'T THINK JIM LIKES ME. I TRIED "I DON'T LIKE THE COLOR OF USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH
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RUTHLESS MURDER.  LEARN ABOUT AND UNDERSTAND BREATH." 

Example of English Idiom #37  FULLY. 
"THE ASSASSIN WAS EVIL. HE KILLED Example of English Idiom #43  English Idiom #49 
HIM IN COLD BLOOD."  "WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN YOU
BUT WE INTEND TO GET TO THE COME TO IT 
English Idiom #38  BOTTOM OF THIS."  Explanation of English Idiom #49 
OUT OF THE BLUE  DEAL WITH A PROBLEM IF AND WHEN
Explanation of English Idiom #38  English Idiom #44  IT BECOMES NECESSARY. 
UNEXPECTED.  OUT OF BOUNDS  Example of English Idiom #49 
Example of English Idiom #38  Explanation of English Idiom #44  "I'M NOT TOO WORRIED ABOUT A
"A GREAT IDEA JUST CAME TO ME OUT NOT PERMITTED.  POSSIBLE DOWNTURN IN THE
OF THE BLUE."  Example of English Idiom #44  ECONOMY. ANYWAY, LET'S CROSS
"HANS WANTED TO ASK MARY OUT ON THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE COME TO IT." 
English Idiom #39  A DATE BUT I EXPLAINED THAT SHE IS
CALL SOMEONE'S BLUFF  OUT OF BOUNDS. MARY IS ENGAGED English Idiom #50 
Explanation of English Idiom #39  TO JACK."  THE BUBBLE HAS BURST 
MAKE SOMEONE PROVE WHAT THEY Explanation of English Idiom #50 
SAY.  English Idiom #45  A PREVIOUSLY POSITIVE SITUATION
Example of English Idiom #39  BREAD AND BUTTER  HAS ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS
"HE IMPLIED THAT HE WOULD Explanation of English Idiom #45  PROBLEM. 
TERMINATE MY CONTRACT BUT I REGULAR INCOME.  Example of English Idiom #50 
CALLED HIS BLUFF."  Example of English Idiom #45  "LAST YEAR, THE STOCK MARKET WAS
"WE ARE VERY DEPENDENT ON OUR DOING VERY WELL. UNFORTUNATELY,
English Idiom #40  ADVERTISING REVENUE. IT'S OUR IT SEEMS THAT THE BUBBLE HAS
ROCK THE BOAT  BREAD AND BUTTER."  BURST." 
Explanation of English Idiom #40 
CREATE PROBLEMS FOR OTHER English Idiom #46  English Idiom #51 
PEOPLE.  THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED THE BUCK STOPS HERE 
Example of English Idiom #40  BREAD  Explanation of English Idiom #51 
"EVERYONE LIKES ANTONIO. HE Explanation of English Idiom #46  PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED HERE. 
DOESN'T ROCK THE BOAT."  A GOOD INVENTION OR INNOVATION.  Example of English Idiom #51 
Example of English Idiom #46  "A LOT OF PEOPLE TRY TO PASS
English Idiom #41  "I LOVE THIS PAPER FOLDING PROBLEMS ON TO OTHER PEOPLE. AT
BY THE BOOK  MACHINE. IT'S THE BEST THING SINCE MY DESK, HOWEVER, THE BUCK
Explanation of English Idiom #41  SLICED BREAD."  STOPS HERE." 
DOING SOMETHING ACCORDING TO
THE RULES.  English Idiom #47  English Idiom #52 
Example of English Idiom #41  GIVE ME A BREAK  BURN YOUR BRIDGES 
"HE IS A GOOD COP. HE DOES Explanation of English Idiom #47  Explanation of English Idiom #52 
EVERYTHING BY THE BOOK."  DON'T EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE OR MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RETURN. 
AGREE WITH THAT.  Example of English Idiom #52 
English Idiom #42  Example of English Idiom #47  "BE POLITE WHEN YOU HAND IN YOUR
GIVE SOMEONE THE BOOT  "YOU THINK THE TEACHER IS JOKING? RESIGNATION. AFTER ALL, YOU DON'T
Explanation of English Idiom #42  GIVE ME A BREAK."  WANT TO BURN YOUR BRIDGES." 
DISMISS OR TERMINATE SOMEONE. 
Example of English Idiom #42  English Idiom #48  English Idiom #53 
"MR. SMITH IS AN EASY BOSS TO DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH  MY EARS ARE BURNING 
WORK FOR. HE DOESN'T LIKE TO GIVE Explanation of English Idiom #48  Explanation of English Idiom #53 
SOMEONE THE BOOT."  DON'T WAIT TOO LONG BECAUSE IT I THINK SOMEONE IS SAYING
MIGHT NOT HAPPEN.  SOMETHING ABOUT ME. 
English Idiom #43  Example of English Idiom #48  Example of English Idiom #53 
GET TO THE BOTTOM OF  "YES, IT'S POSSIBLE THAT THEY WILL "PIERRE IS TALKING AGAIN. MY EARS
Explanation of English Idiom #43  LOWER TAXES BUT DON'T HOLD YOUR ARE BURNING." 
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FOR YEARS BUT ENOUGH IS Explanation of English Idiom #65 

English Idiom #54  ENOUGH."  DO NOT MAKE PLANS FOR SOMETHING
PUT ON THE BACK BURNER  THAT MIGHT HAPPEN. 
Explanation of English Idiom #54  English Idiom #60  Example of English Idiom #65 
LEAVE IT FOR LATER.  A FAT CAT  "YES, I THINK WE WILL PROBABLY GET
Example of English Idiom #54  Explanation of English Idiom #60  A RAISE IN PAY THIS YEAR.
"I DON'T THINK WE WILL HAVE TIME TO A WEALTHY PERSON.  REMEMBER, THOUGH, DON'T COUNT
COMPLETE IT THIS YEAR. LET'S PUT IT Example of English Idiom #60  YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THE EGGS
ON THE BACK BURNER."  "FERNANDO HAS EVERYTHING HE HAVE HATCHED." 
NEEDS. HE'S A REAL FAT CAT."  English Idiom #66 
English Idiom #55  A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER 
SOMEONE MEANS BUSINESS  English Idiom #61  Explanation of English Idiom #66 
Explanation of English Idiom #55  MY TWO CENT'S WORTH  HE IS ANGRY ABOUT SOMETHING. 
SOMEONE IS SERIOUS  Explanation of English Idiom #61  Example of English Idiom #66 
Example of English Idiom #55  MY HUMBLE OPINION.  "I DON'T KNOW WHY HE IS SO
"WATCH OUT FOR HARRY. HE IS Example of English Idiom #61  UNHAPPY. HE SEEMS TO HAVE A CHIP
SOMEONE WHO MEANS BUSINESS."  "HE SEEMS LIKE A CORRUPT ON HIS SHOULDER. 
POLITICIAN. THAT'S JUST MY TWO
English Idiom #56  CENT'S WORTH.  English Idiom #67 
AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON  COME FULL CIRCLE 
Explanation of English Idiom #56  English Idiom #62  Explanation of English Idiom #67 
QUICKLY AND EASILY.  HANG OUT  A PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. 
Example of English Idiom #56  Explanation of English Idiom #62  Example of English Idiom #67 
"NO PROBLEM. I CAN CHANGE YOUR BE TOGETHER. SPEND TIME WITH "THE SALMON HAS RETURNED TO THE
ACCOUNT INFORMATION AT THE EACH OTHER.  PLACE WHERE IT ORIGINALLY
TOUCH OF A BUTTON."  Example of English Idiom #62  HATCHED. ITS LIFE CYCLE HAS COME
"HEY LAUREN, LET'S GET TOGETHER FULL CIRCLE." 
English Idiom #57  AT THE STARBUCKS ON ROBSON. WE
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT  CAN JUST HANG OUT AND PRACTICE English Idiom #68 
Explanation of English Idiom #57  OUR ENGLISH."  SQUEAKY CLEAN 
ENJOY SOMETHING WITHOUT PAYING Explanation of English Idiom #68 
FOR IT.  English Idiom #63  LEGITIMATE AND PROPER. 
Example of English Idiom #57  A CHANGE OF HEART  Example of English Idiom #68 
"JUAN CARLOS EXPECTED TO PASS Explanation of English Idiom #63  "WE CHECKED ALL OF HER
WITHOUT STUDYING. A CHANGED OPINION.  REFERENCES. SHE IS SQUEAKY
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU CANNOT HAVE Example of English Idiom #63  CLEAN." 
YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO."  "AT ONE TIME, I SUPPORTED GEORGE
BUSH. AS TIME WENT ON, HOWEVER, I English Idiom #69 
English Idiom #58  HAD A CHANGE OF HEART."  IN THE CLEAR 
A CLOSE CALL  Explanation of English Idiom #69 
Explanation of English Idiom #58  English Idiom #64  OUT OF TROUBLE. 
SOMETHING (USUALLY BAD) ALMOST GET SOMETHING OFF YOUR CHEST  Example of English Idiom #69 
HAPPENING.  Explanation of English Idiom #64  "HIS INNOCENCE HAS BEEN PROVEN.
Example of English Idiom #58  EXPLAIN SOMETHING THAT IS HE IS IN THE CLEAR." 
"THAT CAR ALMOST HIT US. THAT WAS BOTHERING YOU. 
A CLOSE CALL."  Example of English Idiom #64  English Idiom #70 
"GARY, YOU DO NOT SEEM HAPPY. IS STEER CLEAR OF 
English Idiom #59  THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE Explanation of English Idiom #70 
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH  TO GET OFF YOUR CHEST?"  AVOID. 
Explanation of English Idiom #59  Example of English Idiom #70 
THIS SHOULD STOP.  English Idiom #65  "SHE IS NOT VERY NICE. I THINK WE
Example of English Idiom #59  DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS SHOULD STEER CLEAR OF HER." 
"I HAVE LISTENED TO HIS COMPLAINTS BEFORE THE EGGS HAVE HATCHED 
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English Idiom #71  COLD." 

ROUND THE CLOCK  English Idiom #83 
Explanation of English Idiom #71  English Idiom #77  A COUCH POTATO 
ALL DAY.  WITH FLYING COLORS  Explanation of English Idiom #83 
Example of English Idiom #71  Explanation of English Idiom #77  A LAZY PERSON. 
"HE IS A VERY HARD WORKER. HE WITH ENTHUSIASM AND Example of English Idiom #83 
USUALLY WORKS ROUND THE CLOCK."  EXUBERANCE.  "LUIS FERNANDO JUST WATCHES
Example of English Idiom #77  TELEVISION ALL DAY. HE IS REALLY A
English Idiom #72  "I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL. I'LL BE COUCH POTATO. 
TURN BACK THE CLOCK  THERE WITH FLYING COLORS." 
Explanation of English Idiom #72  English Idiom #84 
GO BACK IN TIME.  English Idiom #78  TAKE ITS COURSE 
Example of English Idiom #72  SCRAPE BY  Explanation of English Idiom #84 
"I FEEL OLD. I WISH I COULD TURN Explanation of English Idiom #78  A SITUATION DEVELOPS NATURALLY. 
BACK THE CLOCK."  HAVE JUST ENOUGH BUT NOT MORE.  Example of English Idiom #84 
Example of English Idiom #78  "THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO TO
English Idiom #73  "OUR BUDGET IS NOT SATISFACTORY RELIEVE THE EFFECTS OF HER
LIKE CLOCKWORK  BUT WE WILL FIND A WAY TO SCRAPE DISEASE. WE CAN ONLY WAIT AND LET
Explanation of English Idiom #73  BY."  THE ILLNESS TAKE ITS COURSE." 
WITH MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY. 
Example of English Idiom #73  English Idiom #79  English Idiom #85 
"HE IS VERY PREDICTABLE. HE A TOUGH COOKIE  UP THE CREEK 
ALWAYS EATS AT THE SAME TIME, LIKE Explanation of English Idiom #79  Explanation of English Idiom #85 
CLOCKWORK."  A STUBBORN, STRONG PERSON.  IN TROUBLE. 
Example of English Idiom #79  Example of English Idiom #85 
English Idiom #74  "DON'T GET SHIRLEY UPSET. SHE IS A "I WARNED BILL BUT HE WOULD NOT
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE  TOUGH COOKIE."  LISTEN. NOW, HE IS UP THE CREEK." 
Explanation of English Idiom #74 
THINK MORE REALISTICALLY  English Idiom #80  English Idiom #86 
Example of English Idiom #74  KEEP YOUR COOL  CROCODILE TEARS 
"HE DOES NOT RESPECT YOU AS Explanation of English Idiom #80  Explanation of English Idiom #86 
MUCH AS YOU THINK. WAKE UP AND DO NOT BECOME UPSET.  EXAGGERATED OR FAKED SYMPATHY. 
SMELL THE COFFEE."  Example of English Idiom #80  Example of English Idiom #86 
"RELAX. KEEP YOUR COOL."  "SHE TOLD ME SHE WAS SORRY BUT
English Idiom #75  SHE WAS NOT. IT WAS JUST
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN  English Idiom #81  CROCODILE TEARS." 
Explanation of English Idiom #75  LOSE YOUR COOL 
ANOTHER VERSION OF A STORY OR Explanation of English Idiom #81  English Idiom #87 
EVENT.  BECOME UPSET.  WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH 
Example of English Idiom #75  Example of English Idiom #81  Explanation of English Idiom #87 
"THE GLOBAL SUMMIT WILL "DON'T GET UPSET. IF YOU LOSE YOUR WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE
ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE. COOL, IT WILL MAKE MATTERS POSSIBILITIES. 
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN, IT WORSE."  Example of English Idiom #87 
MIGHT RESULT IN VIOLENT "VICTOR SEEMS TO HAVE A CASUAL
PROTESTS."  English Idiom #82  POINT OF VIEW. WHEN IT COME TO
IN A TIGHT CORNER  THE CRUNCH, THOUGH, HE IS A REAL
English Idiom #76  Explanation of English Idiom #82  PROFESSIONAL." 
LEFT OUT IN THE COLD  WITHOUT ANY GOOD OPTIONS. 
Explanation of English Idiom #76  Example of English Idiom #82  English Idiom #88 
LEFT UNAIDED OR UNPROTECTED.  "MILO HAS RUN OUT OF OPTIONS. IF A FAR CRY FROM 
Example of English Idiom #76  HE TAKES ANY MORE CHANCE, HE Explanation of English Idiom #88 
"THEY DON'T INCLUDE ME IN THEIR MIGHT FIND HIMSELF IN A TIGHT VERY DIFFERENT FROM. 
GROUP. I FEEL LEFT OUT IN THE CORNER."  Example of English Idiom #88 
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"HIS PERSONALITY IS A FAR CRY FROM SUCH A DECISION."  YOU SURE THAT YOU ARE NOT OUT OF
HIS FATHER'S."  YOUR DEPTH?" 
English Idiom #95 
English Idiom #89  IN BROAD DAYLIGHT  English Idiom #101 
OFF-THE-CUFF  Explanation of English Idiom #95  ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN
Explanation of English Idiom #89  WITHOUT TRYING TO HIDE IT.  END 
WITHOUT RESEARCH, PLANNING, OR Example of English Idiom #96  Explanation of English Idiom #101 
CONSIDERING.  "THEY ROBBED THE BANK IN BROAD REGRETFULLY, WE ARE FINISHED. 
Example of English Idiom #89  DAYLIGHT."  Example of English Idiom #101 
"I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO THINK ABOUT 'I HAVE ENJOYED READING THE
IT. MY OFF-THE-CUFF IMPRESSION, English Idiom #96  VANCOUVER ENGLISH CENTRE LIST OF
HOWEVER, IS TAT IT IS A GOOD IDEA."  MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY  IDIOMS BUT ALL GOOD THINGS MUST
Explanation of English Idiom #96  COME TO AN END." 
English Idiom #90  MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY. 
CAN'T CUT IT  Example of English Idiom #96 
Explanation of English Idiom #90  "IF YOU WOULD GET A BETTER JOB,
CANNOT DO IT.  YOU WOULD MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY." 
Example of English Idiom #90 
"KIM SHOULDN'T BE WORKING HERE. English Idiom #97 
HE JUST CAN'T CUT IT."  WOULDN'T BE CAUGHT DEAD 
Explanation of English Idiom #97 
English Idiom #91  WOULD NEVER. 
IN THE DARK  Example of English Idiom #97 
Explanation of English Idiom #91  "I HATE THAT DRESS. I WOULD NOT BE
IGNORANT.  CAUGHT DEAD WEARING ANYTHING
Example of English Idiom #91  ELSE." 
'THEY DIDN'T TELL ME ANYTHING. I
FELT LIKE THEY HAD LEFT ME IN THE English Idiom #98 
DARK."  GET A RAW DEAL 
Explanation of English Idiom #98 
English Idiom #92  RECEIVES LESS THAN WHAT IS
A SHOT IN THE DARK  DESERVED. 
Explanation of English Idiom #92  Example of English Idiom #98 
A GUESS.  "BE SURE TO READ THE CONTRACT
Example of English Idiom #92  CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. YOU
"I AM NOT SURE BUT I COULD TAKE A DON'T WANT TO GET A RAW." 
SHOT IN THE DARK." 
English Idiom #99 
English Idiom #93  RUNS DEEP 
CALL IT A DAY  Explanation of English Idiom #99 
Explanation of English Idiom #93  ENTRENCHED, OR INGRAINED. 
STOP.  Example of English Idiom #99 
Example of English Idiom #93  "HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY. PATRIOTISM
"I'M TIRED. LET'S CALL IT A DAY."  RUNS DEEP IN HIS VEINS." 

English Idiom #94  English Idiom #100 

LATE IN THE DAY  OUT OF YOUR DEPTH 
Explanation of English Idiom #94  Explanation of English Idiom #100 
TOO LATE, OR ALMOST TOO LATE.  BEYOND YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE
Example of English Idiom #94  OR ABILITY. 
"THE GOVERNMENT JUST DECIDE T Example of English Idiom #100 
BUY NEW HELICOPTERS BUT IT SEEMS "YOU DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE MUCH
A LITTLE LATE IN THE DAY TO MAKE EXPERIENCE IN THIS SUBJECT. ARE