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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I know this is difficult work, but we are all in the same boat here, so weâll 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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eraser
Reset score!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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gift
Win 5 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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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 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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thief
Give points!
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fairy
Take points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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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?)
By being early you get the best deal/opportunity
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Customers complained when the waitress moved at a snail's pace (What does snail's pace mean)?