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When somebody is extremely eager or enthusiastic they are...

as keen as mustard.

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When something is very likely to happen it is...

on the cards.

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If you stay very briefly in several places, never unpacking your luggage you...

live out of a suitcase.

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To communicate (with somebody) in writing you can...

drop a line.

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If you take a rest you...

put your feet up.

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If you hurry (often as an order to somebody) you want them to...

get a move (on something).

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If you feel ill you feel...

under the weather.

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If you do something just in time; at the last possible instant before it's too late you do it...

in the nick of time.

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When you have a considerable talent or ability for gardening you have...

green fingers.

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When you listen carefully and in a friendly way to someone you...

lend an ear.

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To be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.

To cost the earth.

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If you are in suspense or waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution you are...

on the edge of your seat.

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If you have enough money to pay for your basic expenses you...

make ends meet.

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When you respect, admire or congratulate someone you...

take your hat off to them.

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