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That pencil tapping is driving me up a wall.

Annoying or bothering

We were going to get a new video game, but it costs an arm and a leg!

It costs a lot of money

If you think I took your book, you are barking up the wrong tree. I haven't seen it.

You are blaming the wrong person

Tell me what's bothering you. I'm all ears.

I am listening

It's been a long day, I think I am going to hit the sack.

Go to bed

My brother has a big test tomorrow, so he needs to really hit the books tonight

He needs to study

Even if you can't finish the math problem, don't throw in the towel, keep working.

Don't give up

He has been down in the dumps since his best friend moved away.

Very sad

I went home because I was feeling under the weather.

Was not feeling good.

Hold your horses! We haven't won the game yet.

wait/slow down

I was worried about taking the math test, but it was a piece of cake!

It was easy

They were not going to tell the kids about the new puppy, but their Dad spilled the beans.

Told the secret

I was just pulling your leg when I told you that I hate pizza.

I was teasing/joking

My sister won't help clean the house because she is a couch potato.

She is lazy

I hope the teacher doesn't get up on the wrong side of the bed tomorrow. She has been grumpy all day today.

wake up in a bad mood

This is party is a surprise party, so zip your lip!

Don't tell anyone.

When it was my turn to sing at the talent show, I had butterflies in my stomach.

I was nervous

I would help you with your project, but I am all tied up with my math work.

I'm very busy

I am in hot water with my parents because I did not do my chores.

In trouble

Her garden is full of beautiful flowers. She has a green thumb.

She is good at gardening.

It's raining cats and dogs outside, so we have indoor recess today.

It's raining very hard