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I can't possibly have dessert; I'm stuffed!
I'm full
When I got pregnant, I quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey.
To immediately (not gradually) and completely stop doing a bad habit.
Let's get to the party before everyone gobbles up the good food!
to eat something very quickly
Don't worry, the test was easy as pie.
very easy
My girlfriend eats like a bird, so I always help her finish her meals when we go out to eat.
to eat a small amount of something; not eat much
I can't help you with your game right now; I have bigger fish to fry.
to have more important things to do
I have a lot on my plate right now with work and school, so I don't have time to see my friends.
a lot to do
That's a huge lawn. Are you sure you can finish mowing it today? Don't bite off more than you can chew.
try to do more than you can handle
My husband cleans and takes care of the kids, while I go out and work so I can bring home the bacon.
earn money for one's family
Stop being a couch potato, and start your chores!
lazy person
That Thanksgiving dinner really hit the spot!
be very satisfying (after eating)
Being invited to two different Thanksgiving celebrations has really put me in a pickle.
in a difficult spot; a problem
The kids are always nutty as fruitcakes after they eat too much sugar.
crazy
We want this to be a surprise party, so don't spill the beans!
reveal a secret
He always tells us crazy stories at the dinner table; I've learned to take it with a grain of salt.
don't take it too seriously; don't completely believe it
She's been through a lot, but she's a tough cookie.
determined; strong
