Keyword Analysis & Research: examples of idioms pdf

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100+ Commonly Used English Idioms (PDF) 1. A piece of cake – something very easy. ... 2. When pigs fly – something that will never happen. ... 3. See eye to eye – agreeing with someone. ... 4. Break a leg – good luck. ... 5. Can’t stand (something) – to dislike something. ... 6. Don’t sweat it – don’t worry about it. ...

1. A piece of cake – something very easy. ...

2. When pigs fly – something that will never happen. ...

3. See eye to eye – agreeing with someone. ...

4. Break a leg – good luck. ...

5. Can’t stand (something) – to dislike something. ...

6. Don’t sweat it – don’t worry about it. ...

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ACE IN THE HOLEACE UP (ONE’S) SLEEVEACHILLES’ HEELACID TESTACROSS THE BOARDACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSALBATROSS AROUND (ONE’S) NECKALL KIDDING ASIDEALL THUMBSALL WETALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COMEAPPLE OF (ONE’S) EYEARMED TO THE TEETHAT LOGGERHEADSAT (ONE’S) WITS’ ENDAT THE DROP OF A HATAT THE END OF (ONE’S) ROPEAX TO GRINDBACK TO SQUARE ONE, GOCompare to: back to the drawing boardBACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, GOCompare to: back to square oneBACK TO THE WALL, HAVE (ONE’S)BACKHANDED COMPLIMENTCompare to: damn with faint praiseBAD BLOODBARK UP THE WRONG TREEBATS IN (ONE’S) BELFRY, HAVESynonym: have a screw loose, out to lunch, off one’s rockerBEAT A DEAD HORSESynonyms: run (something) into the groundBEAT A HASTY RETREATBEAT ABOUT/AROUND THE BUSHBEAT (SOMEONE) TO THE PUNCHBEAT THE BUSHESBEHIND THE EIGHT BALLBELOW THE BELT, HIT (SOMEONE)BEND (SOMEONE’S) EARBESIDE (ONESELF)BESIDE THE POINTSynonym: bet (one’s) bottom dollarBET (ONE’S) BOTTOM DOLLARSynonym: bet (one’s) bootsBETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACEBETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEABEYOND THE PALEBIG CHEESEBIG FISH IN A SMALL PONDBIG SHOTBIG WHEELBIGWIGSynonyms: big wheel; big shot; big cheese; head honchoBIRD’S-EYE VIEWBITE OFF MORE THAN (ONE) CAN CHEWBITE THE BULLETCompare to: face the music; grin and bear it; take the bull by the hornsBITE THE DUSTBITTER/HARD PILL TO SWALLOWBLACK AND BLUEBLACK MARKETBLACK OUTBLACK SHEEPBLACK TIEBLOW (ONE’S) STACKBLOW/RUN HOT AND COLDBLOW OFF STEAMSynonyms: blow (one’s) stack; fly off the handleBLUEnoble familyperson who earns a living doing manual labor, or generally uses his or her body rather than his or her mind to earn a livingAntonym: white-collar workerBOILING POINTCompare to: make (one’s) blood boilBOMBtopic of disputeCompare to: bone to pick, adisputeBORN YESTERDAYCompare to: wet behind the earsBOTH FEET ON THE GROUNDBOTTOM OF THE BARRELAntonym: cream of the cropBOXED IN/BOX (SOMEONE) INBRAINSTORMBREADWINNERBREAK THE ICEBRING DOWN THE HOUSEBRING HOME THE BACONBRUSH-OFF, GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THEBUGCompare to: rub (someone) the wrong way; set (one’s) teeth on edge; get (someone’s) dander up; get (someone’s) goatBULL IN A CHINA SHOPBUM STEER, GIVE SOMEONE ABURN (ONE’S) BRIDGESBURN RUBBERBURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDSBURN THE MIDNIGHT OILBURNED OUTquestion that deserves or demands discussionBURY THE HATCHETBUTTER (SOMEONE) UPBUY (SOMETHING) FOR A SONGBY THE BOOK, GOBY THE SEAT OF (ONE’S) PANTS, DO (SOMETHING)BY THE SKIN OF (ONE’S) TEETHSynonym: hair’s breadthBY WORD OF MOUTHCALL (SOMEONE) ON THE CARPETSynonyms: rake (someone) over the coals; chew (someone) out; read (someone) the riot actCALL (SOMEONE’S) BLUFFCALL A SPADE A SPADEAntonym: beat about/around the bushCALL THE SHOTSsituation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequencesCARRY A TORCH (FOR SOMEONE)CARRY THE BALLproject moving forwardCATCH (SOMEONE’S) EYECATCH (SOMEONE’S) FANCYCHANGE HORSES IN MIDSTREAMreversal of attitudeCHARMED LIFE, LEAD Apersonal history that includes both successes and failures, or ethical and unethical behaviorCHEW (SOMEONE) OUT [GET CHEWED OUT]CHEW (SOMETHING) OVERCHICKENCHICKEN OUTCHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK, ASynonym: spitting imagefeeling of bitterness caused by a sense that one has been treated unfairlyCLAM UPnew beginning, usually achieved by removing any record of previous bad deeds (sentence 1) or debts (sentence 2)Synonym: turn over a new leafCLEAN (SOMEONE) OUTCLEAR THE AIRSynonym: bury the hatchetCLIMB THE WALLSCLIMB/JUMP ON THE BANDWAGONCLOSE SHAVECLOSED-MINDEDCLOWN AROUNDstory that is too unlikely to be believedSynonyms: song and dance; snow jobCOLD FEETCOLD TURKEYCOME FULL CIRCLECOME HOME TO ROOSTresponse to a statement that cannot be believed (sentence 1) or a behavior that must be stopped (sentence 2)COME OUT OF (ONE’S) SHELLCOME OUT SMELLING LIKE A ROSECOOK (SOMEONE’S) GOOSECOOK UPCORNEREDCOST (SOMEONE) A MINT/ AN ARM AND A LEGCompare to: pay through the noseperson who sits for long periods of time on the couch, usually eating snack foods and watching televisionCREAM OF THE CROPCROCODILE TEARSCROSS (ONE’S) FINGERSCRY OVER SPILLED MILKCompare to: eat (one’s) heart outCRY/SAY UNCLECRY WOLFCUT CORNERSCUT OFF (ONE’S) NOSE TO SPITE (ONE’S) FACECUT (SOMEONE) TO THE QUICKSynonyms: make the grade; up to snuffDAMN (SOMEONE) WITH FAINT PRAISECompare to: backhanded complimentDARK HORSESimilar to: see the lightDAYS ARE NUMBERED, (SOMEONE’S/ SOMETHING’S)DEAD TO THE WORLDDEAL (SOMEONE) IN/OUTDIAMOND IN THE ROUGHDIVIDE THE SPOILSDO AN ABOUT-FACEDOG DAYS (OF SUMMER)DOG-EAREDDOG-EAT-DOGDO (SOMEONE) A GOOD TURNDOT THE I’S AND CROSS THE T’SDOWN AND OUTDOWN IN THE DUMPSDOWN IN THE MOUTHSynonyms: blue; down in the dumpsDOWN TO EARTHAntonym: head in the cloudsCompare to: in the nick of time; under the wireDRAW THE LINE AT (SOMETHING)DRESSED TO KILLDROP IN THE BUCKET, ADRUM (SOMEONE)/GET DRUMMED OUT OF THE CORPSDUTCH TREAT {GO DUTCH}DYED IN THE WOOLEAGER BEAVEREAT CROW/HUMBLE PIEEAT (ONE’S) HATEAT (ONE’S) HEART OUTCompare to: cry over spilled milkEAT OUT OF (SOMEONE’S) HANDEGG ON (ONE’S) FACE, HAVEELEVENTH HOURCompare to: down to the wire; in the nick of timeETERNAL TRIANGLEEVERY TOM, DICK, AND HARRYFACE THE MUSICCompare to: bite the bullet; take the bull by the hornsFAIR AND SQUAREFAIR SHAKE, GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) AFAIR TO MIDDLINGperson who is loyal in good times but not when times are dificultFALL BY THE WAYSIDEFALL FOR (SOMETHING)FALL FOR (SOMEONE)FALL OFF THE WAGONFALL ON DEAF EARSCompare to: turn a deaf ear.FAR CRY FROM (SOMETHING)rich but usually lazy personFEATHER IN (ONE’S) CAPFEATHER (ONE’S) NESTFEEL (SOMETHING) IN (ONE’S) BONES [HAVE A FEELING IN (ONE’S) BONES]FEEL THE PINCHwild and uncontrolled time; a time of especially pleasant or exciting actionFILL/FIT THE BILLFILTHY RICHterrible messFINE-TOOTH COMBFIRST-RATEperson who is uncomfortable in a situation or doesn’t belong in a particular environmentFISHYFITS AND STARTSFIX (SOMEONE’S) WAGONtemporary or passing fancy; a fad or attraction that will fade quicklyFLAT BROKEFLY-BY-NIGHTFLY IN THE FACE OF (SOMETHING)FLY IN THE OINTMENTFLY OFF THE HANDLEFOLLOW IN (SOMEONE’S) FOOTSTEPSCompare to: chip off the old blockFOOL AROUNDFOOL’S GOLDFOOTLOOSE AND FANCY-FREEFORBIDDEN FRUITFORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH, AFOR CRYING OUT LOUDFOR GOODNESS’ SAKEFOR HEAVEN’S SAKEshort sleep, usually during the dayFOURTH-RATESynonyms: second-rate; third-rateFROM DAY ONEFROM THE WORD GOSynonym: from day oneFULL STEAM AHEADGET A HANDLE ON (SOMETHING)GET (A) HOLD OF (ONESELF)Compare to: get it/(one’s) act together; go to piecesGET (A) HOLD OF (SOMEONE)GET (A) HOLD OF (SOMETHING)GET A LEG UPGET A MOVE ONGET A WORD IN EDGEWISEGET CAUGHT/BE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG [LEAVE (SOMEONE) HOLDING THE BAG]Compare to: leave (someone) in the lurchGET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS/BUSINESS/ THE NITTY GRITTYGET IT IN THE NECKGET OFF (ONE’S) HIGH HORSEGET OFF/GO SCOT-FREEGET (ONE’S) ACT/IT TOGETHERSynonyms: on the ball; get a hold of (oneself)GET (ONE’S) SECOND WINDGET (SOMEONE’S) DANDER/HACKLES UPSynonyms: rub (someone) the wrong way; set (someone’s) teeth on edge; get (someone’s) goat; bugGET (SOMEONE’S) GOATGET (SOMETHING) OFF (ONE’S) CHESTGET/HIT (SOMETHING) ON THE NOSEGET (SOMETHING) THROUGH (ONE’S) HEADCompare to: get the messageGET/GIVE THE GO-AHEADGET THE MESSAGEGET THIS SHOW ON THE ROADGET TO THE BOTTOM OF (SOMETHING)GET TO THE POINTGET-UP-AND-GOGET UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BEDGET/GIVE (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) SHORT SHRIFTGET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE COLD SHOULDERSynonym: turn up (one’s) nose at (someone/something)GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE GO-AHEADGET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE GREEN LIGHTSynonym: give/get (someone) the go-aheadGET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SACKGET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHORT END OF THE STICKGET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE THIRD DEGREEGET/HAVE (SOMETHING) DOWN PATGIFT OF GAB, THECompare to: talk a blue streakGIVE INGIVE (ONE’S) RIGHT (BODY PART) FOR/TO DO (SOMETHING)GIVE (SOMEONE) A HARD TIMEGIVE (SOMEONE) A PIECE OF (ONE’S) MINDGIVE (SOMEONE) A RINGGIVE (SOMEONE) A SNOW JOBGIVE (SOMEONE) A/SOME SONG AND DANCEGIVE (SOMEONE) A TASTE OF (HIS/HER) OWN MEDICINEGIVE (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) A WIDE BERTHGIVE (SOMEONE) THE COLD SHOULDERGIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHIRT OFF (ONE’S) BACKGO AGAINST THE GRAINGO AROUND IN CIRCLESGO BANANAS [DRIVE (SOMEONE) BANANAS]GO BROKEGO FOR BROKEGO HAYWIREGO IT ALONEGO OFF HALF-COCKEDGO OFF THE DEEP ENDGO OUT ON A LIMBSynonym: stick (one’s) neck outGO OVER WITH A BANGGO OVERBOARDGO OVER LIKE A LEAD BALLOONGO TO PIECESGO TO POT/SEEDSynonym: go to the dogsGO TO THE DOGSTo do something with maximum enthusiasm; to splurgeGO WHOLE HOGSynonyms: pull out all the stops; go to town; whole nine yardsGO WITH THE FLOWperson who is basically good or sound, but who may be slightly peculiar or idiosyncraticGOOD SAMARITANGRASP AT STRAWSGRAVY TRAINGRAY MATTERGREEN AROUND THE GILLSGREEN THUMBGRIM REAPERGRIN AND BEAR ITCompare to: bite the bulletvery narrow amountSynonym: by the skin of (one’s) teeth, close shaveHALF A MIND TO DO (SOMETHING)HALF-BAKEDHALF THE BATTLEHAND IN GLOVEHAND OVER FISTHAND TO MOUTHHANDLE/TREAT (SOMEONE) WITH KID GLOVESHANG-UPHAPPY-GO-LUCKYperson or thing that is so good that the person or thing that follows may not measure up to the same standarddificult taskHAVE/GOT IT MADEHAVE THE LAST LAUGHHEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVECompare to: run circles around (someone); not hold a candle to (something)HEAD HONCHOHEAD IN THE CLOUDS, HAVE (ONE’S)Antonyms: down to earth; both feet on the groundHEAR (SOMETHING) THROUGH THE GRAPEVINEAntonym: straight from the horse’s mouthHEART TO HEARTHEAVYWEIGHTHELL TO PAY, HAVEHEM AND HAWCompare to: beat around the bush; stonewallHIT OR MISSHIT PAY DIRTCompare to: hit the jackpotHIT THE JACKPOTSynonym: hit pay dirtHIT THE NAIL ON THE HEADHIT THE SPOTCompare to: fill/fit the billHOLD A CANDLE TO (SOMEONE), NOTHOLD (ONE’S) BREATH, NOTHOLD (ONE’S) HORSESAntonyms: shake a leg; step on itHOLD (ONE’S) OWNHOLD (ONE’S) TONGUEHOLD (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) AT BAYHOLD THE FORTHOLD WATERHOPPING MADHORSE AROUNDSynonyms: clown around; monkey around; fool aroundHOT UNDER THE COLLARHUFF AND PUFFIF/WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVEIN A BIND/FIX/JAMIN A NUTSHELLCompare to: long and short of it; nitty gritty; bottom lineIN A PINCHIN A RUTSynonym: on a treadmillIN BLACK AND WHITEIN DUTCH (WITH)Synonym: in hot water, in the doghouse, hell to payIN HOT WATERIN/OUT OF (ONE’S) ELEMENTCompare to: out of (one’s) depth; fish out of water; in (way) over one’s headIN STITCHES, HAVE (SOMEONE)/BE IN)IN THE BAGIN THE CHIPS/MONEYIN THE DOGHOUSECompare to: in Dutch; in hot water; all hell to payIN THE LOOPIN THE NICK OF TIMEIN THE PINKAntonym: under the weatherIN THE REDAntonym: in the blackIN THE SAME BOATIN/OUT OF THE MAINSTREAMIT’S ALL GREEK TO MEIT’S NO SKIN OFF (SOMEONE’S) NOSEIVORY TOWERperson who knows a little about a lot of different subjects or activities, but not a lot about any one of themnewcomerCompare to: wet behind the earsJUMP THE GUNstarting place or inspirationJUNK FOODKANGAROO COURTKEEP (ONE’S) COOLKEEP (ONE’S) EYES PEELEDKEEP (ONE’S) FINGERS CROSSEDCompare to: make ends meet; get byKEEP (ONE’S) NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONEKEEP (ONE’S) SHIRT ONAntonyms: shake a leg; step on itKEEP (ONE’S) WITS ABOUT (ONE)KEEP (SOMEONE) AT ARM’S LENGTHKEEP (SOMETHING) UNDER (ONE’S) HATKEEP THE BALL ROLLINGKEEP UP WITH THE JONESESKEYED UPKICK UP (ONE’S) HEELSKILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONEKNEE-HIGH TO A GRASSHOPPERKNOW BEANS ABOUT SOMETHING, NOTKNOW IF (ONE) IS COMING OR GOING, NOTKNOW (SOMEONE) FROM ADAM, NOTKNOW THE INS AND OUTSCompare to: know the ropesKNOW THE ROPESCompare to: learn the ropes; know the ins and outsKNUCKLE DOWNKNUCKLE UNDERLABOR OF LOVELAP OF LUXURY, LIVE IN THELAST BUT NOT LEASTvery strenuous final attemptLAST/FINAL STRAWSynonym: straw that broke the camel’s backLAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANKCompare to: have the last laughLAY AN EGGLAY DOWN THE LAWSynonyms: put (one’s) foot downLAY (ONE’S) CARDS ON THE TABLELEAD (SOMEONE) AROUND BY THE NOSELEARN THE ROPESCompare to: know the ropesLEAVE NO STONE UNTURNEDSynonym: beat the bushesLEAVE (SOMEONE) [GET LEFT IN] THE LURCHLEAVE (SOMEONE)/GET LEFT OUT IN THE COLDLEAVE (SOMEONE) HIGH AND DRYSimilar to: leave (someone) holding the bagLEAVE (SOMEONE) HOLDING THE BAGLEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONELET SLEEPING DOGS LIELET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAGAntonym: keep (something) under (one’s) hatLETTER PERFECTLIFE OF RILEYLIKE WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACKSimilar to: roll with the punches; take (something) in strideLION’S SHARE, THELIVE AND LET LIVELOCK, STOCK, AND BARRELLONG AND SHORT OF IT, THELONG SHOTLOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH, NOTLOOK DOWN (ONE’S) NOSE AT (SOMEONE/ SOMETHING)LOOK/FEEL LIKE DEATH WARMED OVERLOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT SWALLOWED THE CANARYor to have a stylish appearance (sentence 2)LOSE (ONE’S) COOLLOSE/HOLD (ONE’S) TEMPERLOW MAN ON THE TOTEM POLElucky personMAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF ITCompare to: wipe the slate clean; get something off (one’s) chestMAKE A LONG STORY SHORTMAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILLMAKE ENDS MEETCompare to: keep (one’s) head above waterMAKE (ONE’S) BLOOD BOILCompare to: hopping mad; hot under the collar; boiling pointMAKE OR BREAKMAKE (SOMETHING) FROM SCRATCHCompare to: start from scratchMAKE THE GRADEMAKE TRACKSMARK TIMEMETHOD TO (ONE’S) MADNESSMIDAS TOUCHMILLSTONE AROUND (ONE’S) NECKSynonym: albatross around (one’s) neckMIND (ONE’S) OWN BUSINESSAntonym: stick (one’s) nose inMISS THE BOATMONEY TO BURNMONKEY AROUNDCompare to: monkey business; clown around; horse around; fool aroundMORE THAN MEETS THE EYEFORMORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT, THERE’SMOVE HEAVEN AND EARTHNECK OF THE WOODSNEED (SOMETHING) LIKE (ONE) NEEDS A HOLE IN THE HEADhole in the head.NIP (SOMETHING) IN THE BUDNITTY-GRITTY, THENIX (SOMETHING)NONE OF (ONE’S) BUSINESSNOT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ONNOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUTNOT (ONE’S) CUP OF TEANOT WORTH A DIMENOT WORTH THE PAPER IT’S PRINTED ONSynonyms: not worth a dime; not worth a plugged nickel; not worth a hill of beans; not worth a red centNOT WORTH A HILL OF BEANSNOT WORTH A PLUGGED NICKELNOT WORTH A RED CENTODD MAN OUTODDS AND ENDSOFF (ONE’S) ROCKERCompare to: bats in (one’s) belfry; out to lunch; screw looseCompare to: on the spur of the momentOFF THE TOP OF (ONE’S) HEADOFF THE WALLOLD-BOY NETWORKOLD FUDDY-DUDDYSimilar to: stuffed shirtON A/THE WARPATH/RAMPAGEON CLOUD NINESynonyms: on the back burner; on iceON ICE, PUT (SOMETHING)ON/OFF A/THE TREADMILLON (ONE’S) LAST LEGSON THE BACK BURNER, PUT (SOMETHING)Compare to: on hold; on iceON THE BALLON THE BLINKSynonym: on the fritzON THE FRITZON THE GOON THE LEVELON THE NOSEON THE ROCKSON THE TIP OF (ONE’S) TONGUEON THE UP AND UPON THE WAGONAntonym: fall off the wagonON THIN ICE, SKATE/TREADONCE IN A BLUE MOONONE FELL SWOOPOPEN BOOKOPEN-MINDEDOPEN MIND, (KEEP) ANAntonym: closed-mindedOUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKYOUT OF ONE’S DEPTH/LEAGUEOUT OF (ONE’S) ELEMENTOUT OF THE BLUEOUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIREOUT OF THE WOODSOVER THE TOPOVER A BARRELOVER THE HILLSynonym: past (one’s) primePAINT (SOMEONE) A PICTUREPANDORA’S BOXSynonym: can of worms, open aPAR FOR THE COURSECompare to: rule of thumbPAST (ONE’S) PRIMEPATIENCE OF JOBPAY (SOMEONE) BACKPAY THE PIPERPAY THROUGH THE NOSEPENCIL/PAPER PUSHERPENNY PINCHERPETER OUTPICK (SOMEONE’S) BRAINPIE IN THE SKYPIECE OF CAKE, APINCH PENNIESPINK SLIPPLAY HARDBALLPLAY IT BY EARCompare to: wing it; by the seat of (one’s) pantsPLAY (ONE’S) CARDS RIGHTPLAY SECOND FIDDLEPLAY WITH FIREPOKER FACEPOP THE QUESTIONPOUND OF FLESHPULL (ONESELF) UP BY (ONE’S) BOOTSTRAPSCompare to: whole hog; whole nine yards; to the hilt; go to townPULL RANKPULL SOMEONE’S LEGPULL (SOMETHING) OFFPULL STRINGSPULL THE RUG OUT FROM UNDER (SOMEONE)Compare to: knock/throw (someone) for a loopPULL THE WOOL OVER (SOMEONE’S) EYESPUT ALL (ONE’S) EGGS IN ONE BASKETPUT (ONE’S) BEST FOOT FORWARDPUT (ONE’S) FINGER ON ITPUT (ONE’S) FOOT DOWNCompare to: lay down the law; draw the line (at something); read (someone) the riot actCompare to: actions speak louder than wordsPUT (SOMEONE) ON THE SPOTPUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSEPUT THE SQUEEZE/SCREWS ON/TORACK (ONE’S) BRAIN(S)RAIN ON (SOMEONE’S) PARADERAINING CATS AND DOGSRAISE CAINCompare to: blow (one’s) stack; read (someone) the riot actRAKE (SOMEONE)/GET RAKED OVER THE COALSRANK AND FILEREAD BETWEEN THE LINESREAD (SOMETHING) INTO (SOMETHING)Compare to: read between the linesREAL MCCOY, THERED HERRINGRED-LETTER DAYRED TAPEREST ON (ONE’S) LAURELSRHYME OR REASON, NOCompare to: method in/to (one’s) madnessRING A BELLROCK THE BOATCompare to: upset the apple cartROLL OUT THE RED CARPET {THE RED-CARPET TREATMENT}ROLL WITH THE PUNCHESROSE-COLORED GLASSES, SEE (SOMEONE/ SOMETHING) THROUGHRUB ELBOWS WITH (SOMEONE)RUB (SOMEONE) THE WRONG WAYCompare to: bug; set (someone’s) teeth on edge; get (someone’s) dander up; get (someone’s) goatRULE OF THUMBRUN AMOKRUN CIRCLES AROUND (SOMEONE)Compare to: head and shoulders above; not hold a candle to (someone)RUN ITS COURSERUN-OF-THE-MILLRUN (SOMETHING) INTO THE GROUNDCompare to: beat a dead horseSACRED COWspeech or presentation designed to persuade someone to buy or do somethingvery dependable and unpretentious personSALT (SOMETHING) AWAYCompare to: on ice; save (something) for a rainy daySAVE/LOSE FACESAVE (SOMETHING) FOR A RAINY DAYCompare to: salt (something) away; on iceCompare to: go off half-cockedSCARED OUT OF (ONE’S) WITSSCREW LOOSE/LOOSE SCREW, HAVE ASECOND-GUESSSECOND-RATESynonyms: third-rate; fourth-rateSECOND THOUGHTS, HAVESEE EYE TO EYESEE REDCompare to: fly off the handle; blow (one’s) stack; lose (one’s) temperSEE (SOMETHING) THROUGHSEE THE LIGHTCompare to: dawn on (someone)SEE THROUGH (SOMETHING/SOMEONE)SEE WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWSSELL LIKE HOTCAKESSET (SOMEONE’S) TEETH ON EDGESEVENTH HEAVEN, INSHAKE A LEGAntonyms: hold (one’s) horses; keep (one’s) shirt onSHOOT THE BREEZESHOT IN THE ARMguess, often wild or based on little informationSIT TIGHTSynonym: keep (one’s) cool.SIXTH SENSESKELETON IN THE CLOSET {FAMILY SKELETON}SLEEP LIKE A LOG/ROCKSLIP THROUGH (SOMEONE’S) FINGERS, LET (SOMEONE/SOMETHING)SLOW BURNSLOW/QUICK OFF THE MARKSNOWBALL’S CHANCE IN HELLSOMETHING TO CROW ABOUTAntonym: nothing to write home aboutSOUR GRAPESSOW (ONE’S) WILD OATSSPEAK OF THE DEVILSPEAK (ONE’S) MINDSPEAK (ONE’S) PIECESynonym: speak (one’s) mindSPILL THE BEANSSPITTING IMAGECompare to: chip off the old blockSPRING (SOMETHING) ON (SOMEONE)Synonym: knock/throw (someone) for a loopSPUR OF THE MOMENT, ON THESQUARE DEALSQUARE MEALSTAND (ONE’S) GROUNDSTAND ON (ONE’S) OWN TWO FEETSTAND OUT IN A/THE CROWDCompare to: stick out like a sore thumbSTART (SOMETHING) FROM SCRATCHSTEP ON ITSTEW IN (ONE’S) OWN JUICESSTICK-IN-THE-MUDSTICK (ONE’S) NECK OUTSynonym: go out on a limbSTICK (ONE’S) NOSE INAntonym: mind (one’s) own businessSTICK OUT LIKE A SORE THUMBCompare to: stand out in a crowdSTICK TO (ONE’S) GUNSCompare to: stand (one’s) groundSTONEWALLCompare to: beat around the bush; hem and hawSTRAIGHT AND NARROWSTRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTHAntonym: hear (something) through the grapevineSTRANGE BEDFELLOWSSTRAPPED FOR CASHSTRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL’S BACK, THESynonym: last/final strawSTREET SMARTSSTRETCH THE TRUTHSynonym: hit pay dirt, hit the jackpotSTRING (SOMEONE) ALONGman who is tiresome, pompous and self-importantCompare to: old fuddy-duddySUIT/FIT (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) TO A TSWALLOW (ONE’S) PRIDESWEAT BLOODSWEEP (SOMEONE) OFF HIS/HER FEETTAKE A SHINE/FANCY TO (SOMEONE/ SOMETHING)TAKE/GIVE (SOMEONE) A RAIN CHECKTAKE IT EASYTAKE POTLUCKTAKE (SOMEONE) TO THE CLEANERSTAKE (SOMETHING) IN STRIDESimilar to: like water off a duck’s backTAKE (SOMETHING) WITH A GRAIN OF SALTTAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNSCompare to: bite the bullet; face the music; grin and bear itTAKE THE CAKETALK (SOMEONE’S) EAR OFFCompare to: talk a blue streakTALK THROUGH (ONE’S) HATTALK TO (SOMEONE) LIKE A DUTCH UNCLETALK TURKEYTALL ORDERTAN (SOMEONE’S) HIDE/BRITCHESTHIRD-RATESynonyms: second-rate; fourth-rateTHROUGH THICK AND THINTHROW DOWN THE GAUNTLETTHROW IN THE TOWELTHROW THE BOOK AT (SOMEONE)THROW/TOSS (ONE’S) HAT INTO THE RINGTICKLE (SOMEONE’S) FANCYTICKLED PINKCompare to: under (someone’s) thumbTIE THE KNOTTIGHTEN (ONE’S) BELTTILT AT WINDMILLSTIME ON (ONE’S) HANDS, HAVE (SOME)Synonym: time to kill, have (some)Synonym: time on (one’s) handsTIT FOR TATTO BEAT THE BANDTOE THE LINECompare to: straight and narrowTONGUE-IN-CHEEKTOO BIG FOR (ONE’S) BRITCHESTOO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRETOP OF THE LINE, THEAntonym: bottom of the barrelTO THE HILTTOUCH AND GOhistory of performancecourse of reasoning; a succession of connected ideasTREAT (SOMEONE) TO (SOMETHING)TROUBLED WATERSTRUE BLUETURN A DEAF EARTURNING POINTSimilar to: make or breakTURN OVER A NEW LEAFCompare to: wipe the slate cleanTURN (SOMETHING) THUMBS DOWN/UP {GIVE (SOMETHING) THE THUMBS DOWN/UP}Synonym: (thumbs down) nix somethingTURN THE OTHER CHEEKAntonym: pay (someone) backTURN THE TABLES {THE TABLES HAVE TURNED}TURN UP (ONE’S) NOSE AT (SOMETHING/ SOMEONE)Compare to: give someone the cold shoulderTURN UP THE HEATUNDER A CLOUDUNDER (SOMEONE’S) THUMBCompare to: tied to (one’s) mother’s apron stringsUNDER THE TABLE/COUNTERUNDER THE WEATHERAntonym: in the pinkUNTIL THE COWS COME HOMEUP IN ARMSUP IN THE AIRUSE (ONE’S) WITSUPSET THE APPLE CARTUP THE CREEK (WITHOUT A PADDLE)Synonyms: high and dry; leave (someone) in the lurchUP TO SNUFFWAIT FOR (ONE’S) SHIP TO COME INWALK IN (SOMEONE’S) SHOESWALKING ON AIRSynonyms: on cloud nine; seventh heavenWASH (ONE’S) HANDS OF (SOMETHING/ SOMEONE)WATER UNDER THE BRIDGEWAVE OF THE FUTURE, THEWEAR THE PANTS IN THE FAMILYWET BEHIND THE EARSSimilar to: born yesterdayWET BLANKETWET (ONE’S) WHISTLEWHAT IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE, (NOT)WHEN HELL FREEZES OVERWHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWNWHITE-COLLAR WORKERAntonym: blue-collar workerWHITE ELEPHANTWHITE LIESimilar to: stretch the truthWHITEWASHWHOLE KIT AND CABOODLE, THEWHOLE NINE YARDS, GO THECompare to: pull out all the stops; go to town; go whole hoguseless or dificult searchWING ITWIPE THE SLATE CLEANWITH FLYING COLORSWOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHINGWRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS, COME FROM THEYELLOW {HAVE A YELLOW STREAK}YELLOW JOURNALISMDescriptions of People (Nouns)About People (Adjectives)ConversationSuccess and HappinessAnger/Being UpsetIll HealthNegative SituationsTimeMoneyJob/WorkIdiomsNumber of Participants: any numberProcedureSampleMultiple ChoiceNumber of Participants: any numberProcedureSampleVariationVariation 1 (Easiest)Variation 2 (Harder)I d i o m - a - w e e kProcedurePocket RemindersProcedure:Idiom JournalProcedure:Variation 1Variation 2Variation 3Comparison of ExpressionsSampleWrite an Idiom StoryProcedure:Discussion QuestionsProcedure:Category: Conversation (page 101-102)Category: Success and Happiness (page 102)Category: Anger/Being Upset (page 102)Category: Ill Health (page 102)Category: Negative Situations (page 102-103)Category: Time (page 103)hidden but effective means of winning a conflict The other team thinks they can win this basketball game, but that’s only because we haven’t put our best player in yet. 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