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What does "to stop on a dime" mean?

to stop quickly

Name an antonym for "detain."

e.g., free, liberate, release

What does "hold your horses" mean?

to wait or slow down

What does "in one ear and out the other" mean?

to not listen carefully; to not retain

What does "cat's got your tongue" mean?

you are very quiet and have nothing to say

What does "pitch black" mean?

It is very dark

Name an antonym for "backward."

forward

Name a synonym for "mellow"

e.g., relaxed

Name a synonym for "funny"

e.g., hysterical

What does having a "big head" mean?

someone thinks they are better at something than someone else

What does "two-faced" mean?

not treating people the same every time

What does "bullheaded" mean?

someone who will not listen to other people's suggestions

Name a synonym for "beautiful"

e.g., attractive

What does "big mouth" mean?

someone who talks to much or spreads gossip

Name a synonym for "melancholy"

e.g., depressed

Name a synonym for "run"

e.g., sprint

What does "narrow-minded" mean?

someone who can only think about something in one way

What does having a "green thumb" mean?

someone who is very good at growing plants

Name a synonym for "novel"

book

Name an antonym for "majority."

minority

What does feeling "blue" mean?

feeling sad

What does "lose your head" mean?

someone who believes everything will happen exactly the way he wants

Name an antonym for "stale."

fresh

Name an antonym for "frail."

strong

Name an antonym for "hostile."

e.g., friendly, amicable, agreeable