I needed some information which he would not have given me, so I had to scratch his back to get it. (What does scratch someone's back mean?)

The hotel we stayed at looked attractive from the outside, but the rooms smelled bad and were not well maintained. You can't judge a book by its cover! (What does can't judge a book by its cover mean?)

I'm glad we're in this pumpkin patch, the ones near us are the cream of the crop! They'll be perfect for carving and making pumpkin pie. (What does cream of the crop mean?)

Everyone thought I would do well in the race. Getting first place was the icing on the cake! (What does icing on the cake mean?)

It might be better if I applied to more than 1 job, I can't put all my eggs in one basket and risk not getting a job at all! (What does putting all your eggs into one basket mean?)

I want you to be direct and tell me, don't beat around the bush. (What does beat around the bush mean?)

She still seems to have a chip on her shoulder about the argument she had with her friend last week. (What does a chip on your shoulder mean?)

Calvin would have loved to have gone on the vacation with George's family, but it would have cost him an arm an a leg. He didn't go. (What does cost an arm and a leg mean?)

Even if things have been difficult for you, always keep your chin up, everything will be normal and alright soon. (What does keep your chin up mean?)

His journey has been one of rags to riches. He started out as a street vendor and now owns his own business. How inspiring! (What does rags to riches mean?)

If we're going to throw a party, we might as well go the whole hot and hire a band! (What does go the whole hog mean?)

Don't let my friend scare you. She may be in a bad mood and speak tersely, but her bark is worse than her bite. (What does bark worse than her bite mean?)

She started off on the wrong foot at her new job. She showed up late on the first day and then got in an argument with a customer. (What does off on the wrong foot mean?)