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?)
Feeling sick
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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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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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heart
Other team wins 25 points!
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star
Double points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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We bent over backwards to help him, and he never ever thanked us. (What does bend over backwards mean?)
Do whatever it takes to get something done
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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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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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baam
Lose 5 points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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It's best to keep your opinion to yourself around him. Just let sleeping dogs lie. (What does let sleeping dogs lie mean?)
Don't cause trouble if you don't have to
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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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My younger brother really gets under my skin. He is always whining about things that aren't a big deal! (What does get under my skin mean?)
To bother, annoy, or irritate someone
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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?)
Bring up a new set of problems
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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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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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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?)
Saying something jokingly, but appearing to be serious (ironic)