My sister said she wanted to go to the auction with me but, reading between the lines, she really didn't want to. She was sighing the whole time and kept asking if it was over yet. (What does reading between the lines mean?)
Understanding what is said in a situation without it being said explicitly
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Now that I'm in high school less people are willing to help me with my grades. They're all saying that the ball is in my court now and that I need to take responsibility. (What does the ball is in your court mean?)
It's up to you to make a decision or take action
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Don't put the cart before the horse by buying a house, you don't even have a job yet! (What does put the cart before the horse mean?)
Do things in the wrong order
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Everyone was gossiping about Alex and Sam's new relationship. I just went up and asked them to get the information straight from the horse's mouth. (What does straight from the horse's mouth mean?)
Coming directly from the person who knows about it
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By doing the roof repairs myself I will save $1000. It's so true that a penny saved is a penny earned. (What does a penny saved is a penny earned?)
Be cautious of your money and have a savings
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Other team loses 15 points!
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Other team loses 20 points!
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Go to last place!
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I tried to to plan a surprise party for my mom, but my brother let the cat out of the bag and she found out! (What does let the cat out of the bag mean?)
Reveal a secret
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I don't understand why he's so upset. He only lost $5, he's making a mountain out of a molehill. (What does making a mountain out of a molehill mean?)
Make a big deal out of nothing
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I know this is difficult work, but we are all in the same boat here, so weโll have to do this together. (What does in the same boat mean?)
Be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
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Jayvon was exhausted after the long day. As soon as he's home he's going to hit the hay. (What does hit the hay mean?)
Go to bed
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I know that rash is driving you up the wall but if you keep scratching it, it will never heal. (What does drive you up the wall mean?)
Annoy or irritate someone
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He went out on a limb trying to support his friendโs mistake and, in the process, his teacher got upset with him. (What does go out on a limb mean?)
Put yourself at risk to help someone else
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I couldn't make it to school today because of a nasty case of the flu. My mom called in and told them I was sick as a dog. (What does sick as a dog mean?)
To be very sick
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You hit the nail on the head with this color of wallpaper for the living room; it looks better than I expected! (What does hit the nail on the head mean?)