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After we finished our chores, the house was SPICK AND SPAN.

very clean

The PS 5 was SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES.

sell quickly

The police officer was DIGGING UP DETAILS about the suspects.

searching; investigating

If you don't hurry up, you’ll be LEFT IN THE DUST.

left far behind

First he was laid off, then his wife got into a car accident. WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS.

when many bad things happen at the same time

We were planning a surprise birthday party for Joyce this weekend. But this morning, Owen SPILLED THE BEANS and now it’s no longer a surprise.

told the secret

It shouldn’t be hard too hard for a SMART COOKIE like you to learn Spanish

a smart or intelligent person

Camping is really NOT MY CUP OF TEA so I’m going to visit my friend in Boston instead.

not enjoyable

My brother is IN HOT WATER for failing all his classes.

in trouble

Ever since dad was injured, mom’s been working two jobs to BRING HOME THE BACON.

earn money to support your family; income

Taking a week-long vacation in Paris would BREAK THE BANK.

be very expensive; can't afford it

Wow, Mary, you LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS this evening. I love your dress!

very pretty; attactive

You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to FACE THE MUSIC and take the class again next semester.

accept the consequences/punishment

Maybe we can all PITCH IN and buy mom a great gift.

contribute; join together

She’s been WALKING ON AIR since she found out that she got the job.

very happy

I’ll see you at the airport, RAIN OR SHINE.

no matter what happens

She definitely has a SWEET TOOTH. She can never walk past a bakery and not stop to buy myself a slice of chocolate cake

likes sweet things-desserts, candy, etc

The car looked so new and shiny I had no way of knowing I was BUYING A LEMON

worthless; doesn't work well

Were you at the football game last night? The stadium was PACKED LIKE SARDINES.

very crowded

Joe really gave me a RUN FOR MY MONEY in the chess tournament. He almost beat me

had to work hard to compete; player equally matched

I like to sleep in, but my dad is AN EARLY BIRD.

gets up early

The serene lake WAS A MIRROR.

reflected surroundings

Joey answers all the questions, because is a WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA.

he knows about everything

We had a terrible argument last week, but it's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE now.

no longer an issue/problem

Jamie is NUTS about the Lakers.

loves them

I love to read and watch TV, sometimes I'm just a COUCH POTATO.

lazy

Work starts at 8:30, ON THE DOT!

at that exact time

You should GIVE IT A SHOT, bowling is so much fun!

try it out

I was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER, so I stayed home from school.

sick

I was a NIGHT OWL when I was in college, but now I go to bed early.

stay up late/all night.

I stayed up late last night, so tonight I will HIT THE SACK by 10pm.

go to bed

He was ON THE FENCE about what kind of computer he should buy.

indecisive; having a hard time deciding

When Jose's brother wanted to go with him to the mall, Jose said sometimes you are a big PAIN IN THE NECK.

annoying

The BMW must have COST HIM AN ARM AND A LEG.

very expensive

My little brother cries CROCODILE TEARS when he doesn't get his way.

fake crying

The game came DOWN TO THE WIRE, my team won by two points.

to the last minute/second

My parents were ON THE SAME PAGE about my sister and I attending college.

in agreement

My plans for the weekend are UP IN THE AIR.

not decided

Mom spent the morning doing chores and running errands, by dinner time she was READY TO CALL IT A DAY.

stop working, be finished

My dad HIT THE ROOF, when I told him I crashed the car.

got very angry

When he rushed out of his seat, the teacher told him to HOLD HIS HORSES as class was not over.

slow down, wait

I love science and every test is A PIECE OF CAKE.

easy

Every time I have to give a presentation I get BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

feel nervous