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English 44 Public

infer what an idiom means in context

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Work starts at 8:30, ON THE DOT!

at that exact time

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I love to read and watch TV, sometimes I'm just a COUCH POTATO.

lazy

15

Jamie is NUTS about the Lakers.

loves them

15

We had a terrible argument last week, but it's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE now.

no longer an issue/problem

15

Joey answers all the questions, because is a WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA.

he knows about everything

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The serene lake WAS A MIRROR.

reflected surroundings

15

I like to sleep in, but my dad is AN EARLY BIRD.

gets up early

15

Joe really gave me a RUN FOR MY MONEY in the chess tournament. He almost beat me

had to work hard to compete; player equally matched

15

Were you at the football game last night? The stadium was PACKED LIKE SARDINES.

very crowded

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The car looked so new and shiny I had no way of knowing I was BUYING A LEMON

worthless; doesn't work well

15

She definitely has a SWEET TOOTH. She can never walk past a bakery and not stop to buy myself a slice of chocolate cake

likes sweet things-desserts, candy, etc

15

I’ll see you at the airport, RAIN OR SHINE.

no matter what happens

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She’s been WALKING ON AIR since she found out that she got the job.

very happy

15

Maybe we can all PITCH IN and buy mom a great gift.

contribute; join together

15

You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to FACE THE MUSIC and take the class again next semester.

accept the consequences/punishment

20

Wow, Mary, you LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS this evening. I love your dress!

very pretty; attactive

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