BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE
To behave like a crazy dog.
To bark up the tree without the squirrel in it.
To have the wrong idea about something.
To choose the wrong answer.
A SANDWICH SHORT OF A PICNIC
To finish your meal still feeling hungry.
To say that someone is stupid or crazy.
A sandwich with no picnic.
A picnic with no sandwiches.
I'M ALL EARS
To show interest in a conversation.
To be deaf in both ears.
To be a really good listener.
To have very big ears.
TO BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH
To attack someone in the forest.
To hit a small tree with a stick.
To become very angry about something.
To take a long time to say something.
TO BE IN A TIGHT SPOT
To be in prison.
To wear tight pants.
To be in a difficult situation.
To get stuck in a small chair.
TO BLOW OFF STEAM
To try to cool a hot drink.
To blow on someone to cool them down.
To clean your glasses by breathing on them.
To do something that helps you to de-stress.
(IT'S) A PIECE OF CAKE
A piece of cake.
Something delicious but unhealthy.
An easy task to complete.
To explain something already obvious.
TO BURY YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND
To keep cool.
To kill yourself (you need some sand).
To hide from someone.
To avoid a problem.
TO BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS
To be dumped by your boyfriend/girlfriend
To visit a garbage dump.
To feel depressed.
To lose your job.
TO SPILL THE BEANS
To drop some beans on the floor.
To share some new information.
To make a quick meal.
To break something.
