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Luis stayed up all night writing the latest article for the front page. He worked on it all day and into the night. His friends saw him working and said, "Luis, you've been working nonstop. I think it's time you called it a day."
To stop working
Allison sat down in class, and had a serious face. She looked deep in thought. Her teacher asked, "A penny for your thoughts?"
Someone wants to talk/know about what's on your mind
After forgetting his textbook for the 10th time, Luis's teacher said, "I remind you everyday to bring your book. I feel like what I tell you goes in one ear and out the other."
Forget something immediately.
Allison was throwing a party for her friend Daniel. She sent out invites that said, "Surprise party this weekend. Daniel doesn't know so don't let the cat out of the bag before then!"
To tell a secret; ruin a surprise; share information that was secret.
Luis said, "I don't like eating fast food because of how expensive it is. I only go out to eat once in a blue moon."
Something that rarely happens.
Daniel's cooking teacher told the class, "Today we're all baking a chocolate cake. I want every cake to taste the same, but when it comes to decorating the cake, the ball is in your court."
It is up to you to make the next decision/step
I asked Allison, "Have you ever heard of the Backstreet Boys? They were my favorite boy band growing up." She replied, "No, but that name rings a bell."
Sounds familiar
Daniel hates using his hands to separate the egg whites from the egg yolks in cooking class. But today he was the only person in his group who came to class. He decided to bite the bullet and started separating the eggs.
To make yourself do something difficult or unpleasant.
This iPad has been so fun to use since I bought it. The only downside was this thing cost an arm and a leg.
Something expensive
Right before Allison entered into the baking competition Daniel said, "I just know your cake is going to win the competition. Break a leg out there Allison!"
Good luck
Allison had to let her boss know she was quitting her job this week. She went into her boss's office and didn't beat around the bush, she told her right away she was quitting.
To avoid talking about something
Even though it was raining and she didn't have an umbrella, Allison walked home from school. By the time she got home, she was soaking wet. The next day she asked her parents if she could stay home because she was feeling under the weather.
Feeling sick/ill
Daniel had an article due, finals coming up, a birthday party to attend, and a 5 page paper due this week. When his friends asked him if he wanted to join the cooking competition, he replied, "I can't, I've got bigger fish to fry."
More important things to worry about/ take care of.
My grandma is always there for me whenever I need her. Even if she's busy, I know she'll help me at the drop of a hat."
To do something immediately, without delay.
When Luis was driving to school, he noticed a driver that kept switching lanes no matter who was in the lane. That driver was a real road hog.
A driver whose car goes all over the road, someone who doesn't share the road.
Allison heard her brother tell her friends an embarrassing story about Allison at the birthday party. She was so upset with him, she gave him the cold shoulder for the rest of the night.
Ignore someone
