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