Don't let my friend scare you. She may be in a bad mood and speak tersely, but her bark is worse than her bite. (What does bark worse than her bite mean?)

Lara’s performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off. (What does knock my socks off mean?)

Our teacher can always smell something fishy whenever we start secretly planning a prank. He always catches us! (What does smelling something fishy mean?)

She started off on the wrong foot at her new job. She showed up late on the first day and then got in an argument with a customer. (What does off on the wrong foot mean?)

I really struggled in my classes last year. This year I am turning over a new leaf and keeping up with my homework. My grades have really improved! (What does turn over a new leaf mean?)

After hiding in the basement for an hour from the storm, the weather started to clear up. My father said, "looks like we're out of the woods" and we all went back upstairs. (What does out of the woods mean?)

It might be better if I applied to more than 1 job, I can't put all my eggs in one basket and risk not getting a job at all! (What does putting all your eggs into one basket mean?)

Calvin would have loved to have gone on the vacation with George's family, but it would have cost him an arm an a leg. He didn't go. (What does cost an arm and a leg mean?)

Everyone thought I would do well in the race. Getting first place was the icing on the cake! (What does icing on the cake mean?)

The hotel we stayed at looked attractive from the outside, but the rooms smelled bad and were not well maintained. You can't judge a book by its cover! (What does can't judge a book by its cover mean?)

I'd rather miss the deadline and submit a good paper than rush through it and write one that's full of errors. After all, haste makes waste. (What does haste makes waste mean?)

Lauren's parents were already upset when she didn't do her chores. When her bad report card came back home it only added fuel to the fire. (What does add fuel to the fire mean?)

Even if things have been difficult for you, always keep your chin up, everything will be normal and alright soon. (What does keep your chin up mean?)