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Something that happens very rarely, it happens...
once in a blue moon.
If you are covered in livid bruises you are...
black and blue.
If you are inexperienced you are...
green.
A minor or important lie
A white lie.
If something is in writing or print it is...
in black and white.
Being active; doing the things you usually do
(being) out and about.
When you remove the bad feelings between people you...
clear the air.
To disappear suddenly and complety
To vanish into thin air.
If you don't allow someone to refuse what you've offered them you..
will not take no for answer.
If you agree to work with or help someone in the way they have suggested you agree...
to play ball.
When you expect a lot in exchange for what you pay or do you...
drive a hard bargain.
If you are extremely quiet you are...
ds quiet as the grave.
if you are vomiting a lot or very sick you are...
as sick as a dog.
If you are very strong and not easily made weaker you are...
as tough as old boots.
When two things are very different from each other they are...
as different as chalk and cheese.
When a child is extremely well-behaved they are...
as good as gold.
When somebody is extremely eager or enthusiastic they are...
as keen as mustard.
When something is very likely to happen it is...
on the cards.
If you stay very briefly in several places, never unpacking your luggage you...
live out of a suitcase.
To communicate (with somebody) in writing you can...
drop a line.
If you take a rest you...
put your feet up.
If you hurry (often as an order to somebody) you want them to...
get a move (on something).
If you feel ill you feel...
under the weather.
If you do something just in time; at the last possible instant before it's too late you do it...
in the nick of time.
When you have a considerable talent or ability for gardening you have...
green fingers.
When you listen carefully and in a friendly way to someone you...
lend an ear.
To be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.
To cost the earth.
If you are in suspense or waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution you are...
on the edge of your seat.
If you have enough money to pay for your basic expenses you...
make ends meet.
When you respect, admire or congratulate someone you...
take your hat off to them.