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?)
When something good is added to another good thing that you already have
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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?)
The person is not as unpleasant or mean as they may seem
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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?)
Costs a lot of money; expensive
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Swap points!
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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?)
Remain brave and confidence in the face of stress or difficulty
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Laraâs performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off. (What does knock my socks off mean?)
Impress someone
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I want you to be direct and tell me, don't beat around the bush. (What does beat around the bush mean?)
Avoid talking about the main point
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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?)
To change your behavior positively and start fresh/clean slate
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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?)
Depend on just one solution or course of action
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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?)
Out of difficulty, danger, or trouble
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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?)
Off to a bad start; begin badly
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His journey has been one of rags to riches. He started out as a street vendor and now owns his own business. How inspiring! (What does rags to riches mean?)
Go from being very poor to being very wealthy
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I needed some information which he would not have given me, so I had to scratch his back to get it. (What does scratch someone's back mean?)
do someone a favour hoping that a favour will be returned
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I donated $10 to the GoFundMe. It may have seemed like a drop in the bucket compared to the $5000 that someone else donated, but I know it'll still make an impact. (What does a drop in the bucket mean?)