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?)

His comments were intended to be tongue in cheek, but his friends took it seriously and that started a huge argument. (What does tongue in cheek mean?)

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?)

It's best to keep your opinion to yourself around him. Just let sleeping dogs lie. (What does let sleeping dogs lie mean?)

You seem to be in a very bad mood today. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? (What does get up on the wrong side of the bed mean?)

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?)

I got to watch the movie in spite it being very busy on opening night because the early bird catches the worm. (What does early bird catches the worm mean?)

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?)

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?)

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?)

The investigation of the police chief opened a can of worms at the police department. A whole bunch of corruption was found! (What does open a hand of worms mean?)

I was really under the weather last week and thought I had the flu but it was actually allergies. (What does under the weather mean?)

I was about to get grounded for breaking the vase, but then the phone rang and my mom got distracted talking to her friend! Phew, saved by the bell. (What does saved by the bell mean?)