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  • You should GIVE IT A SHOT, bowling is so much fun!
    try it out
  • 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
  • Maybe we can all PITCH IN and buy mom a great gift.
    contribute; join together
  • My little brother cries CROCODILE TEARS when he doesn't get his way.
    fake crying
  • My parents were ON THE SAME PAGE about my sister and I attending college.
    in agreement
  • She’s been WALKING ON AIR since she found out that she got the job.
    very happy
  • Camping is really NOT MY CUP OF TEA so I’m going to visit my friend in Boston instead.
    not enjoyable
  • Wow, Mary, you LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS this evening. I love your dress!
    very pretty; attactive
  • 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
  • I stayed up late last night, so tonight I will HIT THE SACK by 10pm.
    go to bed
  • Every time I have to give a presentation I get BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.
    feel nervous
  • My plans for the weekend are UP IN THE AIR.
    not decided
  • My brother is IN HOT WATER for failing all his classes.
    in trouble
  • Jamie is NUTS about the Yankees.
    loves them
  • I love to read and watch TV, sometimes I'm just a COUCH POTATO.
    lazy
  • If you don't hurry up, you’ll be LEFT IN THE DUST.
    left far behind
  • He was ON THE FENCE about what kind of computer he should buy.
    indecisive; having a hard time deciding
  • I’ll see you at the airport, RAIN OR SHINE.
    no matter what happens
  • Taking a week-long vacation in Paris would BREAK THE BANK.
    be very expensive; can't afford it
  • I like to sleep in, but my dad is AN EARLY BIRD.
    gets up early
  • When he rushed out of his seat, the teacher told him to HOLD HIS HORSES as class was not over.
    slow down, wait
  • The game came DOWN TO THE WIRE, my team won by two points.
    to the last minute/second
  • 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
  • I love science and every test is A PIECE OF CAKE.
    easy
  • We had a terrible argument last week, but it's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE now.
    no longer an issue/problem
  • I was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER, so I stayed home from school.
    sick
  • The police officer was DIGGING UP DETAILS about the suspects.
    searching; investigating
  • 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
  • Work starts at 8:30, ON THE DOT!
    at that exact time
  • I was a NIGHT OWL when I was in college, but now I go to bed early.
    stay up late/all night.
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