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infer what an idiom means in context

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Every time I have to give a presentation I get BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

feel nervous

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I love science and every test is A PIECE OF CAKE.

easy

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When he rushed out of his seat, the teacher told him to HOLD HIS HORSES as class was not over.

slow down, wait

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My dad HIT THE ROOF, when I told him I crashed the car.

got very angry

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Mom spent the morning doing chores and running errands, by dinner time she was READY TO CALL IT A DAY.

stop working, be finished

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My plans for the weekend are UP IN THE AIR.

not decided

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My parents were ON THE SAME PAGE about my sister and I attending college.

in agreement

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The game came DOWN TO THE WIRE, my team won by two points.

to the last minute/second

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My little brother cries CROCODILE TEARS when he doesn't get his way.

fake crying

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The BMW must have COST HIM AN ARM AND A LEG.

very expensive

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When Jose's brother wanted to go with him to the mall, Jose said sometimes you are a big PAIN IN THE NECK.

annoying

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He was ON THE FENCE about what kind of computer he should buy.

indecisive; having a hard time deciding

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I stayed up late last night, so tonight I will HIT THE SACK by 10pm.

go to bed

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I was a NIGHT OWL when I was in college, but now I go to bed early.

stay up late/all night.

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I was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER, so I stayed home from school.

sick

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You should GIVE IT A SHOT, bowling is so much fun!

try it out

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