I panicked when he said the test was tomorrow, but then I realized he was just pulling my leg.
Trying to fool someone; Trick in a playful way
15
I think he's bit off more than he can chew taking all of those classes on top of running a club, joining the school play, and getting a job.
Taking on too many responsibilities creating difficulties for someone
15
I agreed to going to the game and babysitting on the same night. Now I am in a pickle.
In a difficult situation
15
I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in crying over spilt milk now.
To be upset or worry over something that can't be changed
15
My friend told me that he would stop lying to me, but I caught him lying again a few days later. I guess it's true when they say "A leopard never changes its spots."
People don't change their habits
15
If he expects to borrow $500 from me, he is barking up the wrong tree.
Making a mistake, asking the wrong person
15
Mary gets most of her clothes at the thrift store, and pays next to nothing for them. It is a great way to save money!
It costs very little
15
People were forced to work longer hours, and to add insult to injury, the company decided not to give pay raises.
To make a bad situation worse
15
My assistant is amazing. He's always on the ball noticing mistakes and offering valuable suggestions.
To be alert, focused and able to do something well
15
I have a fever and chills. I'm definitely feeling under the weather.
Feeling sick
15
After we found out that our science test was on Monday, we immediately hit the books.
Began to study hard
15
My teacher told us to take our time, follow the directions precisely, and don't cut corners when completing our project.
To something in the quickest and easiest way
15
The boy was caught cheating on his test. Now he has to face the music.
To endure the consequences of one's actions
15
Although I hate green peppers, I ordered them on the pizza because everybody else wanted them and I didn't want to go against the grain.
To do opposite of what others want
15
The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire.
A situation is not decided or resolved until the last minute
15
I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she is having difficulty completing her job and she can’t cut the mustard.
