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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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?)
Do or say something exactly right
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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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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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monster
Reset all scores!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 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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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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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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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?)
Have a bad day and act grumpy
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thief
Give points!
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fairy
Take points!
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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The airplane had open seating for passengers; there were no seat numbers. (What does open seating mean?)
Sit wherever you want
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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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seesaw
Swap points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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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?)
To be rescued at the last moment before harm comes
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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?)