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infer what an idiom means in context

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Jamie is NUTS about the Yankees.

loves them

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

no longer an issue/problem

15

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

gets up early

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

25

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

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

very pretty; attactive

20

Taking a week-long vacation in Paris would BREAK THE BANK.

be very expensive; can't afford it

20

My brother is IN HOT WATER for failing all his classes.

in trouble

10

Camping is really NOT MY CUP OF TEA so I’m going to visit my friend in Boston instead.

not enjoyable

20

We were planning a surprise birthday party for Joyce this weekend. But this morning, Owen SPILLED THE BEANS and now it’s no longer a surprise.

told the secret

15

First he was laid off, then his wife got into a car accident. WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS.

when many bad things happen at the same time

25

If you don't hurry up, you’ll be LEFT IN THE DUST.

left far behind

15

The police officer was DIGGING UP DETAILS about the suspects.

searching; investigating

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