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Review of Idioms

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Slap in the wrist

a mild reprimand or punishment.

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jump the gun

act before the proper or appropriate time.

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on pins and needles

in an agitated state of suspense.

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be barking up the wrong tree

be pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.

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down to the wire

a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute.

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let sleeping dogs lie

avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems

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water under the bridge

events that are in the past and consequently no longer to be regarded as important.

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toot one's own horn

talk boastfully about oneself or one's achievements.

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can't cut the mustard

unable to work or operate in a satisfactory manner.

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out on a limb

having an opinion that is different from most people's and is unpopular

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Bought the farm

Died

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know the ropes

have experience of the appropriate procedures.

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get down to brass tacks

start to consider the basic facts or practical details.

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beat about the bush

discuss a matter without coming to the point.

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no dice

something that people say when you may not or cannot do something

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bite off more than one can chew

take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.

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