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I decided that I am going to TURN OVER A NEW LEAF and work harder in school instead of just sliding by with C's.
To have a fresh start, to start to act in a more responsible manner.
I learned the hard way not to PUT ALL MY EGGS IN ONE BASKET. I invested all my money into one company and when they went bankrupt, I was ruined!
Don't put all your efforts and resources into one area, diversify.
When someone told me that they were selling their brand new PlayStation 5 for $100, I told my friend that SOMETHING SMELLED FISHY. I think it was broken!
Something seems suspicious, may not be completely correct or true.
I learned that HASTE MAKES WASTE when I rushed through my homework and then had to redo it because I hadn't followed the directions.
To do something too quickly that results in mistakes that take time, effort, materials to fix.
Everyone loves a good RAGS TO RICHES story. I may have started poor, but that doesn't mean that I'll end that way.
From a state of having little money to having a lot of it.
I was disrespectful to my teacher the first time we met and now I have to prove to her that I'm not always like that. We definitely GOT OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT.
To make a bad first impression.
My grandma's cooking will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Everyone loves her spaghetti!
To amaze or impress someone
When you're talking to my mom, it's best to GET TO THE POINT. She doesn't like excuses or long, drawn out explanations.
To tell the main idea
It's important to KEEP YOUR CHIN UP after a long day. Tomorrow will be better!
Remain cheerful despite a bad situation.
My sister has been playing her trombone all day and it is DRIVING ME UP A WALL. She's not very good and the noise is making me crazy!
To make someone irritated, angry or crazy.
My parents BEND OVER BACKWARD for me and my siblings. I should really show them how much I appreciate them more.
To work extra hard to help someone or make them happy.
The exam was a PIECE OF CAKE. I think it's because I studied so much!
Something easily done.
My brother is a real NIGHT OWL. I heard him walking around at 3am this morning!
Someone who is wakeful at night
My sister and I are LIKE TWO PEAS IN A POD. She's my best friend!
Two people/things are very similar to each other.
I had to save up for a long time to buy the new video game that was just released! It cost me AN ARM AND A LEG!
Something cost a lot of money
John SPILLED THE BEANS about the surprise party, but Mary still acted surprised when she arrived.
To tell a secret
