{"id":17199,"date":"2025-01-19T14:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T13:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/?p=17199"},"modified":"2025-01-24T07:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T06:04:19","slug":"anglais-idioms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/2025\/01\/19\/anglais-idioms\/","title":{"rendered":"Anglais = idioms"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 28px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Explorez le monde color\u00e9 des expressions idiomatiques anglaises\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Objectif<\/strong> : enrichir votre vocabulaire d&rsquo;expressions idiomatiques anglaises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Langue<\/strong> : anglais <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Public<\/strong> : tous<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Niveau<\/strong> : A2+\/C2 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Nous vous proposons une exploration approfondie des expressions idiomatiques de chaque lettre de l&rsquo;alphabet en partant de la derni\u00e8re pour changer un peu vos habitudes. C<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">haque expression est d\u00e9taill\u00e9e avec des significations claires et des exemples pratiques en anglais pour enrichir votre vocabulaire et ma\u00eetriser quelques expressions idiomatiques tr\u00e8s courantes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 28px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Expressions idiomatiques expliqu\u00e9es en anglais sans stress\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Comment apprendre une liste<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Choisissez une lettre dans la liste alphab\u00e9tique des expressions \u00e0 apprendre \u00e0 votre rythme et selon vos besoins.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Lisez l&rsquo;expression avec sa d\u00e9finition puis l&rsquo;exemple \u00e0 voix haute quelques fois avant de l&rsquo;incorporer dans une de vos phrases pour la m\u00e9moriser. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Imaginez la situation ou le contexte, cela facilite nettement l&rsquo;utilisation de l&rsquo;expression qui reviendra plus naturellement \u00e0 votre m\u00e9moire le moment voulu. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Selon votre niveau personnel en anglais, vous pouvez chercher une traduction si un mot ou une phrase est vraiment incompr\u00e9hensible mais \u00e9vitez de traduire des phrases enti\u00e8res dans la mesure du possible (c-\u00e0-d votre niveau de gestion de la frustration ou de maitrise). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;A&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Big Cheese<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0In our company, the CEO is considered the big cheese.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Bird&rsquo;s Eye View<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0From the top of the tower, you get a bird&rsquo;s eye view of the city.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Bone of Contention<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The office dress code has become a bone of contention among the staff.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Cock and Bull Story<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0His excuse for being late was just a cock and bull story.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At the Crack of Dawn<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Farmers often start working at the crack of dawn.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Cuckoo in the Nest<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The new policy felt like a cuckoo in the nest, unwelcome and out of place.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Litmus Test<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The election results were a litmus test of the public&rsquo;s satisfaction with the government.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>As the Crow Flies<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s only five miles to the beach as the crow flies.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Dead Letter<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The old laws are a dead letter; nobody follows them anymore.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At the Drop of a Hat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0She&rsquo;s always ready to travel at the drop of a hat.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>An Early Bird<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s an early bird and likes to complete most of his work before noon.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>An Educated Guess<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Based on the clues, I&rsquo;d make an educated guess that the treasure is buried here.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At the Eleventh Hour<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The agreement was reached at the eleventh hour, just before the deadline.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Queer Fish<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s a bit of a queer fish, always keeping to himself.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Wakeup Call<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The recent health scare was a wake-up call for him to start exercising.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Worm&rsquo;s Eye View<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0As an intern, you often get a worm&rsquo;s eye view of the company.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Witch Hunt<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The investigation turned into a witch hunt against the manager.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At the Heels Of<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The detective was at the heels of the suspect.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Dish Fit for the Gods<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Her homemade apple pie is a dish fit for the gods.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Game of Two Halves<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Life, like football, is often a game of two halves.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Afraid of One&rsquo;s Own Shadow<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Since the burglary, she&rsquo;s been afraid of her own shadow.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Against the Clock<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The team is working against the clock to finish the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Air One&rsquo;s Dirty Laundry<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s not wise to air your dirty laundry in public forums.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>All Systems Go<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0With the final approval, it&rsquo;s all systems go for the event.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>An Arm and a Leg<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Buying a new house can cost an arm and a leg.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Appear Out of Nowhere<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The deer seemed to appear out of nowhere.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Apple of Someone&rsquo;s Eye<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The youngest child is the apple of their eye.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ask for the Moon<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Asking for a 100% raise? You might as well be asking for the moon.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Asleep at the Switch<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The security guard was asleep at the switch when the thieves entered.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At Sixes and Sevens<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0After the merger, the company was at sixes and sevens.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At Someone&rsquo;s Beck and Call<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0As a personal assistant, she&rsquo;s always at her boss&rsquo;s beck and call.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At the Bottom of the Ladder<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He started his career at the bottom of the ladder.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A House of Cards<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Their financial plan was a house of cards, ready to collapse at any moment.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>At an Arm&rsquo;s Length<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0She tends to keep everyone at an arm&rsquo;s length.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Boon in Disguise<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0A blessing in disguise\u00a0\u00bb is the correct idiom, which means a good thing that initially seemed bad.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Bull in a China Shop<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s like a bull in a china shop when he&rsquo;s in the kitchen.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Red Letter Day<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Graduation day was a red letter day for her.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Nine Days&rsquo; Wonder<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The scandal was a nine-day&rsquo; wonder before the media moved on to other news.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>A Bit Under the Weather<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m feeling a bit under the weather, so I&rsquo;ll stay home today.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>&lsquo;B&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bad Blood<\/strong>: Feelings of hatred or ill will between people or groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be a Weight Off Your Shoulders<\/strong>: You feel relieved when a burden or worry is removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bend Your Ears<\/strong>: To talk to someone for a long time, often about uninteresting topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bite Your Tongue<\/strong>: To stop yourself from saying something that might be inappropriate or hurtful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Black and Blue<\/strong>: Covered in bruises; injured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blue Blood<\/strong>: Belonging to a high social class, especially by birth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be Above Board<\/strong>: To be honest, open, and legal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be Bouncing Off the Walls<\/strong>: Be very excited or energetic, sometimes excessively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bow and Scrape<\/strong>: To try too hard to please someone, especially someone in authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Brass Monkey Weather<\/strong>: Freezing weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be Tailor-Made<\/strong>: To be perfectly suitable for someone or something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Break the Ice<\/strong>: To initiate a conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be as Clear as Mud<\/strong>: To be very confusing or unclear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be on Cloud Nine<\/strong>: To be extremely happy or euphoric.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea<\/strong>: To be in a situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be in the Doldrums<\/strong>: To be in a state of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Beat the Drum<\/strong>: To speak enthusiastically about something to persuade others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be on the Edge<\/strong>: To be anxious or nervous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be in Seventh Heaven<\/strong>: To be extremely happy, similar to being on cloud nine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Be at Each Other&rsquo;s Throats<\/strong>: To argue or fight intensely with someone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Batten Down the Hatches<\/strong>: To prepare for a challenging situation or impending trouble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Back the Wrong Horse<\/strong>: To support a person or action that is later unsuccessful or wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Back to Square One<\/strong>: To start over, return to the beginning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Back to the Salt Mines<\/strong>: Returning to work, especially with reluctance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ball of Fire<\/strong>: Someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Beat One&rsquo;s Head Against the Wall<\/strong>: To persist in a futile endeavour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bark Up the Wrong Tree<\/strong>: To make a wrong assumption or follow a false lead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Beat One&rsquo;s Brains Out<\/strong>\u00a0To work or think very hard about something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Begin to See the Light<\/strong>: To start understanding something previously confusing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Behind Closed Doors<\/strong>: Something was done in private or in secret.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bet on the Wrong Horse<\/strong>: Similar to backing the wrong horse, making a wrong choice or prediction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>They are bent on Doing<\/strong>: To be determined or persistent in doing something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bite Off More Than One Can Chew<\/strong>: To take on a task that is too big or beyond one&rsquo;s ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bite the Bullet<\/strong>: To endure a painful or unpleasant situation bravely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bitter Pill to Swallow<\/strong>: An unpleasant fact or situation must be accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Black Sheep of the Family<\/strong>: A family member is considered a disgrace or failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blessing in Disguise<\/strong>: Something that seems wrong or unlucky initially but results in something good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blind Leading the Blind<\/strong>: A situation where a person who knows little is advising someone who knows even less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blow One&rsquo;s Own Horn<\/strong>: To boast about oneself or one&rsquo;s achievements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blow Someone&rsquo;s Mind<\/strong>: To amaze or astonish someone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bone of Contention<\/strong>: A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bring Home the Bacon<\/strong>: To earn a living, especially for one&rsquo;s family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Blue in the Face<\/strong>: Trying something repeatedly with no success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Break the Back Off<\/strong>\u00a0To overcome a significant difficulty or obstacle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Burn a Hole in One&rsquo;s Pocket<\/strong>: To spend money quickly, often recklessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Burn the Midnight Oil<\/strong>: To work late into the night or until the early morning hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Bushman&rsquo;s Holiday<\/strong>: Spending your free time doing the same things you do at work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Button One&rsquo;s Lip<\/strong>: To keep quiet or stop talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Break a Leg<\/strong>: A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;C&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Carrot and Stick<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The new policy uses a carrot and stick approach to increase productivity.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cloak and Dagger<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The novel was full of cloak and dagger operations set during the war.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cards are Stacked Against<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0It felt like the cards were stacked against me in that job interview.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Crack a Book<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He hardly ever cracks a book but still does well in exams.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cross a Bridge Before One Comes to It<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0You&rsquo;re crossing a bridge before you come to it by worrying about that issue now.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Carry Coals to Newcastle<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Giving her cooking advice is like carrying coals to Newcastle since she&rsquo;s a chef.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cast in the Same Mould<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The two brothers are cast in the same mould, sharing many traits.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Change Horses in Midstream<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Changing our strategy now would be like changing horses in midstream.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cap it All<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0To cap it all, the celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cried with Eyes Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0She cried her eyes out when she heard the sad news.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Carry the Can<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He had to carry the can for the team&rsquo;s mistake.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cast a Long Shadow<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0His influential work has cast a long shadow over the field.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Cat and Dog Life<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Their constant arguing suggests they lead a cat and dog life.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;D&rsquo; Idioms\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Drive a Wedge Between<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Their disagreement drove a wedge between the two friends.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dances to the Tune<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He dances to the tune of his boss&rsquo;s every demand.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dressed Up to the Nines<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0For the gala, everyone was dressed up to the nines.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dragging Its Feet<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The committee is dragging its feet on making a final decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Davy Jones&rsquo; Locker<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The ship sank, taking its treasures to Davy Jones&rsquo; locker.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dancing on Someone&rsquo;s Grave<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Celebrating his rival&rsquo;s downfall was like dancing on his grave.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Dog in the Manger<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s a dog in the manger, hoarding supplies he doesn&rsquo;t even need.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Don&rsquo;t Cry Over Spilt Milk<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0You made a mistake, but don&rsquo;t cry over spilt milk. Just learn from it.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Don&rsquo;t Wash Your Dirty Laundry in Public<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s better not to wash your dirty laundry in public and keep family matters private.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Donkey Work<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0Interns are often expected to do the donkey work in the office.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Don&rsquo;t Throw Bricks When You Live in a Glass House<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He should not criticize others for being disorganized when he&rsquo;s hardly organized himself\u2014don&rsquo;t throw bricks when you live in a glass house.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;E&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Entering the 80th Orbit<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0My grandfather is entering his 80th orbit next week, and we&rsquo;re planning a big celebration.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eleventh Hour Decision<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The agreement was reached through an eleventh-hour decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>End in Smoke<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0After all the planning, the project ended in smoke.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Earth Shattering<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The news of the discovery was earth-shattering in the scientific community.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eat Humble Pie<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0After his mistake, he had to eat humble pie in front of his colleagues.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Elephant in the Room<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The budget shortfall is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Egg on Your Face<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He had egg on his face after his predictions turned out to be wrong.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eye for an Eye<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0The legal system in ancient times was often based on the principle of an eye for an eye.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eyes are Bigger Than One&rsquo;s Stomach<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Sentence<\/em>: \u00ab\u00a0He realized his eyes were bigger than his stomach when he couldn\u2019t finish the extra-large pizza he ordered.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;F&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>From Cradle to Grave<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0This insurance policy provides coverage from cradle to grave.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Face the Music<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After making a mistake, he had to face the music.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Feel the Pinch<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the economic downturn, many families started to feel the pinch.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Own Sword<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The minister decided to fall on his own sword after the scandal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Feather in One&rsquo;s Cap<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Winning the award was a real feather in her cap.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Firing on All Cylinders<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The team was firing on all cylinders during the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>French Leave<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He took French leave from the party without telling anyone.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Feet<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the risks, they managed to fall on their feet.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Sword<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The CEO fell on his sword after the company&rsquo;s massive losses.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fingers and Thumbs<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m all fingers and thumbs when it comes to sewing.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Finger in the Pie<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She likes to have a finger in every pie in the organization.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Flash in the Pan<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Many thought the new technology was just a flash in the pan.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Follow Your Nose<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0To find the cafe, just follow your nose down the main street.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fool&rsquo;s Paradise<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s living in a fool&rsquo;s paradise, unaware of the financial risks.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Foot in Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I really put my foot in my mouth during the interview.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>For a Song<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She bought the vintage dress for a song at the flea market.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>For Donkey&rsquo;s Years<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s been working there for donkey&rsquo;s years.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;F&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>From Cradle to Grave<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0This insurance policy provides coverage from cradle to grave.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Face the Music<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After making a mistake, he had to face the music.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Feel the Pinch<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the economic downturn, many families started to feel the pinch.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Own Sword<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The minister decided to fall on his own sword after the scandal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Feather in One&rsquo;s Cap<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Winning the award was a real feather in her cap.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Firing on All Cylinders<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The team was firing on all cylinders during the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>French Leave<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He took French leave from the party without telling anyone.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Feet<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the risks, they managed to fall on their feet.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fall on Your Sword<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The CEO fell on his sword after the company&rsquo;s massive losses.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fingers and Thumbs<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m all fingers and thumbs when it comes to sewing.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Finger in the Pie<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She likes to have a finger in every pie in the organization.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Flash in the Pan<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Many thought the new technology was just a flash in the pan.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Follow Your Nose<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0To find the cafe, just follow your nose down the main street.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fool&rsquo;s Paradise<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s living in a fool&rsquo;s paradise, unaware of the financial risks.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Foot in Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I really put my foot in my mouth during the interview.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>For a Song<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She bought the vintage dress for a song at the flea market.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>For Donkey&rsquo;s Years<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s been working there for donkey&rsquo;s years.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;G&rsquo; Idioms\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Get off the Hook<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the new evidence was presented, he was able to get off the hook.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Give Up the Ghost<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Got the Slap on the Wrist<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0For his minor mistake, he just got a slap on the wrist.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Give Someone a Bird<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The audience gave the performer a bird after a terrible performance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Got the Wind Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She really got the wind up when she heard those strange noises at night.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Get a Raw Deal<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I felt like I got a raw deal when I was passed over for the promotion.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Gift of the Gab<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He won the debate easily, thanks to his gift of the gab.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Gives Cold Shoulder<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s been giving me the cold shoulder ever since our argument.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Get Your Wires Crossed<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We got our wires crossed; I thought we were meeting tomorrow, not today.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Give Me Five<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0That was an awesome performance\u2014give me five!\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Give Me a Hand<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Can you give me a hand with this heavy box?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Give Someone a Piece of Your Mind<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She gave her neighbour a piece of her mind about the loud music.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Go Bananas<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The kids went bananas when they saw the clown.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Go Tell It to the Birds<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I don&rsquo;t believe a word he says; he can go tell it to the birds.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Go Under the Hammer<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The rare painting is going under the hammer at the auction next week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Graveyard Shift<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Working the graveyard shift can be tough on your sleep schedule.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Grease Monkey<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s always fixing cars; he&rsquo;s a real grease monkey.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;H&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have Ants in Your Pants<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He had ants in his pants the day before his interview, unable to sit still from nervousness.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Having a Whale of a Time<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0At the amusement park, they were having a whale of a time.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hold One&rsquo;s Horses<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Hold your horses! We need to think this through before acting.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have a Big Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s known to have a big mouth, often spilling secrets.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Himalayan Blunder<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The company&rsquo;s failed marketing strategy was a Himalayan blunder.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have a One-Track Mind<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She has a one-track mind when it comes to her career aspirations.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have Clean Hands<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the scandal, the CEO claimed to have clean hands.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have an Egg on the Face<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the error, he had egg on his face in front of his colleagues.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have Eyes Bigger Than Stomach<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0At the buffet, he had eyes bigger than his stomach and couldn\u2019t eat everything he took.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Heart Missed a Beat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0My heart missed a beat when I saw the breathtaking view.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Heart in the Right Place<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He may make mistakes, but his heart is in the right place.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hit the Nail on the Head<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You hit the nail on the head when you described the problem.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hand to Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They are living hand to mouth, struggling to meet their daily needs.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Have No Truck With<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She has no truck with dishonest people.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hit the Bull&rsquo;s-Eye<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His prediction about the election results hit the bull&rsquo;s-eye.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hold Water<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His argument doesn\u2019t hold water in a court of law.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Hornets&rsquo; Nest<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His controversial statement stirred up a hornets&rsquo; nest in the community.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;I&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In Dribs and Drabs<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The donations came in dribs and drabs, but eventually, we reached our goal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In Black and White<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I need the contract terms in black and white before I can agree to them.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In the Blues<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the game was cancelled, he was really in the blues.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In Cahoots With<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They suspected the guard was in cahoots with the thieves.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>If the Shoe Fits, Wear It<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He felt offended by the criticism, but if the shoe fits, wear it.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In Droves<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Fans arrived in droves to watch the final match.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In the Doghouse<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After forgetting her birthday, he\u2019s in the doghouse.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;J&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jack Frost<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The garden was covered in frost; Jack Frost had certainly visited last night.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jack the Lad<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s always been a Jack the Lad, thinking he can get away with anything.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jack-of-All-Trades<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She&rsquo;s a jack-of-all-trades, capable of fixing almost anything.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jam on Your Face<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the lie was exposed, he had jam on his face.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jam Tomorrow<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Her promises of getting a raise seemed like jam tomorrow.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jane Doe<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The unidentified patient was referred to as Jane Doe in the hospital reports.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jekyll and Hyde<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He has a Jekyll and Hyde personality; you never know what to expect from him.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jersey Justice<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The strict punishment for the crime was considered Jersey justice.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jet Set<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Living a jet-set lifestyle, she travels to different countries each week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jet-Black<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She had jet-black hair that contrasted with her pale skin.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Job&rsquo;s Comforter<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Instead of cheering me up, he turned out to be a Job&rsquo;s comforter.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jobs for the Boys<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new project seemed like jobs for the boys, as all his friends were hired.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jockey for Position<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The candidates were jockeying for position to win the election.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jog My Memory<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Could you jog my memory about the meeting details?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>John Doe<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The police found an unidentified man, who they&rsquo;re calling John Doe.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Joe Public<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new policy will affect Joe Public the most.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Johnny on the Spot<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Whenever there&rsquo;s a crisis, he&rsquo;s always Johnny on the spot.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Johnny-Come-Lately<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s a Johnny-come-lately in the team but has lots of fresh ideas.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Join the Club<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You&rsquo;re looking for a job too? Join the club!\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Joined at the Hip<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Those two are always together, joined at the hip.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Judge, Jury, and Executioner<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He acts as judge, jury, and executioner in all office disputes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Juggle Frogs<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Trying to manage this project is like trying to juggle frogs.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump Down Someone&rsquo;s Throat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She jumped down my throat for being five minutes late.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump on the Bandwagon<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Once the product became popular, everyone jumped on the bandwagon.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump Ship<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Many employees started to jump ship after the company&rsquo;s stock plummeted.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump the Broom<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They decided to jump the broom in a small, intimate ceremony.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump the Gun<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He jumped the gun by announcing the project before it was approved.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump the Track<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Our discussion jumped the track and moved to an unrelated topic.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump Through Hoops<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She had to jump through hoops to get her visa approved.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jump to a Conclusion<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Don&rsquo;t jump to a conclusion before you have all the facts.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jumping Judas!<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Jumping Judas! I wasn&rsquo;t expecting to see you here!\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jungle Out There<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The business world is a jungle out there; you have to be tough.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Jury&rsquo;s Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The jury&rsquo;s out on whether the new policy will be effective.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just Around the Corner<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Spring is just around the corner, and I can&rsquo;t wait.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just Coming Up To<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s just coming up to 6 PM, so we should leave now.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just Deserts<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He got his just deserts when he was finally caught for cheating.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just for the Heck of It<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Sometimes, I go to the beach just for the heck of it.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just for the Record<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Just for the record, I disagree with this decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just in the Nick of Time<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She arrived just in the nick of time for her flight.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just Off the Boat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He looked like he was just off the boat, struggling to adapt to the city life.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Just What the Doctor Ordered<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0This vacation is just what the doctor ordered for some rest and relaxation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Justice Is Blind<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0In an ideal world, justice is blind, and everyone is treated equally.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;K&rsquo; Idioms\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Kick Up a Row<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The customers kicked up a row when they received poor service at the restaurant.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Keep One&rsquo;s Eye on the Ball<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0In this fast-paced industry, it\u2019s important to keep your eye on the ball.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Keep Under One&rsquo;s Hat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They tried to keep the news under their hat, but it soon became obvious she is pregnant.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Keep at Bay<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He always tries to keep his work troubles at bay when he&rsquo;s on vacation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Kangaroo Court<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The employees felt that the internal inquiry was a kangaroo court.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Keep Body and Soul Together<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His part-time job helps him keep body and soul together.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Know Something Inside Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She knows her thesis topic inside out.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Know Which Way the Wind Blows<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0As a politician, it&rsquo;s crucial to know which way the wind blows.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;L&rsquo; Idioms \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Labour of Love<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Building the community garden was a labour of love for her.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lacklustre<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The team&rsquo;s performance was lacklustre, lacking energy and enthusiasm.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Laid Hands On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He was reprimanded for having laid hands on his colleague during the argument.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lame Excuse<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He gave a lame excuse for missing the deadline, which nobody believed.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Last but Not Least<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Last but not least, let&rsquo;s thank our final speaker for his insightful comments.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Laugh in One&rsquo;s Sleeve<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They laughed in their sleeves at the absurdity of the situation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Laugh to Scorn<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The old technology was laughed to scorn by the new generation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Laughing Stock<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His constant mistakes at work made him the laughing stock of the office.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lay a Guilt Trip On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She laid a guilt trip on me for not attending her party.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lay Someone Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His injury laid him up for several weeks.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lay Something Aside<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Let&rsquo;s lay our differences aside and work together.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lay Something On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The host laid on a lavish spread for the guests.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lay Something Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s laying up supplies for the winter.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lead by the Nose<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She was so persuasive that she could lead anyone by the nose.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lead Someone On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He was accused of leading her on with false promises.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lead Up to Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The events of the morning led up to the big announcement.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Learn Something by Heart<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She learned the poem by heart for the recital.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Leave a Bad Taste in One&rsquo;s Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The way the meeting ended left a bad taste in everyone&rsquo;s mouth.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Leave in the Lurch<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He left his team in the lurch by quitting abruptly.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Leave No Stone Unturned<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The detective left no stone unturned in the investigation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Leave Somebody Holding the Baby<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0When he resigned suddenly, he left his assistant holding the baby.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Left No Stone Unturned<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0To find her lost dog, she left no stone unturned.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lend Me Your Ear<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Please lend me your ear while I explain the instructions.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lend Someone a Hand<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Can you lend me a hand with moving these boxes?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Bygones Be Bygones<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After their argument, they decided to let bygones be bygones.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He didn&rsquo;t let on that he knew about the surprise party.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Sleeping Dogs Lie<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I wouldn&rsquo;t ask about his past; it&rsquo;s better to let sleeping dogs lie.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Someone Down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I really let my team down by not showing up on time.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Someone Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The judge decided to let him out on bail.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Something Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The kids let off fireworks in the backyard.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let the Cat Out of the Bag<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the upcoming merger.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The rain didn&rsquo;t let up for hours.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lie In<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0On Sundays, I usually lie in until late morning.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lie in the Bed You Have Made<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You must lie in the bed you have made and face the consequences of your actions.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lie Through One&rsquo;s Teeth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He was lying through his teeth when he said he hadn&rsquo;t seen the document.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Like Clockwork<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The event went like clockwork, with no hiccups.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Like a Bear with a Sore Head<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s been like a bear with a sore head ever since he lost the game.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Winning the debate against an uninformed opponent was like shooting fish in a barrel.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Like Taking Candy from a Baby<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Getting the toddler to give up the toy was like taking candy from a baby.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Line Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We need to line up some interviews for next week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lion&rsquo;s Share<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He received the lion&rsquo;s share of the inheritance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Live and Let Live<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I believe in live and let live; everyone should lead the life they choose.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Live from Hand to Mouth<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After losing his job, he&rsquo;s been living from hand to mouth.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Live Something Down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It took years for him to live down the embarrassment of that moment.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Live Up To<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He always tries to live up to his parents&rsquo; expectations.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lives by His Wits<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Without a stable job, he lives by his wits in the city.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Loaves and Fishes<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Many believe politicians are only in it for the loaves and fishes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lock, Stock and Barrel<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He sold the business lock, stock, and barrel.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look After Someone\/Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Can you look after my dog while I&rsquo;m away?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Blank<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0When asked about the incident, he just looked blank.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Down On Someone\/Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She tends to look down on anyone who hasn&rsquo;t had a college education.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Forward To<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m really looking forward to the holidays.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look In<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;ll look in on you later to see how you&rsquo;re doing.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Into Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The committee will look into the issue and report back.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Everyone could only look on as the building burned.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look On Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She looks on him as her mentor.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Look out! There&rsquo;s a car coming.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Out for Someone\/Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Always look out for your younger siblings.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Over Someone\/Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Please look over the report for any errors.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Small<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the scandal, he looked small in front of his peers.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Someone Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0If you&rsquo;re ever in town, be sure to look me up.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Something Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I didn&rsquo;t know the word, so I looked it up in the dictionary.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look To Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Many people look to him for guidance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look To Your Laurels<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You should look to your laurels in this fast-evolving industry.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Things are starting to look up for the company.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look Up to Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She has always looked up to her grandmother.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Loose Cannon<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s a loose cannon; you never know what he might say or do next.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Loose Ends<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Before we finish the project, we need to tie up all the loose ends.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lose One&rsquo;s Head<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0In an emergency, it&rsquo;s important not to lose one&rsquo;s head.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Losing Ground<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The political party is losing ground in the polls.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Lousy<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The weather has been lousy all week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Loaves and Fishes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0His interest in the charity work seems to be more about loaves and fishes than genuine concern.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Like a Shag on a Rock<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0After all his friends left the party, he was like a shag on a rock.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let Someone Slide<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0The teacher decided to let someone slide this time despite the homework being late.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let the Cat Out of the Bag<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let Nature Take Its Course<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0After the diagnosis, they decided to let nature take its course.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Like a Sitting Duck<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0Unprotected and unaware, the campers were like sitting ducks for the pranksters.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lion&rsquo;s Share<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0She did most of the work and, therefore, deserves the lion&rsquo;s share of the credit.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Left to Your Own Devices<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0Left to his own devices, he probably wouldn&rsquo;t have finished the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>&lsquo;M&rsquo; Idioms<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make Castles in the Air<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0She&rsquo;s always making castles in the air, dreaming of a life full of luxury.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a Bee Line For<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0As soon as the concert ended, we made a beeline for the exit.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make One&rsquo;s Bed and Lie in It<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0He chose to invest all his money in that scheme, and now he must make his bed and lie in it.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet One&rsquo;s Waterloo<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0The seasoned politician met his Waterloo in the latest election.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monkey Around<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0Stop monkeying around and start taking this work seriously!\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Hands Are Full<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0I can&rsquo;t take on another project right now; my hands are full.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a Dry Face<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0He made a dry face when he learned that the trip was cancelled.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a Monkey of Someone<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0The comedian made a monkey of the politician during the performance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Man of His Word<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0You can trust him; he&rsquo;s a man of his word.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Many Moons Ago<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00ab\u00a0Many moons ago, this land was a dense forest.\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;N&rsquo; Idioms\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Nobody&rsquo;s Fool<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite his easy-going nature, he&rsquo;s nobody&rsquo;s fool when it comes to business dealings.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Not Having a Leg to Stand On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His argument didn&rsquo;t have a leg to stand on without any evidence.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Never-Never Land<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Her idea of a perfect society seems like a never-never land.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>No Love Lost Between<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0There is no love lost between the two competing athletes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Needle in a Haystack<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Finding the original document in this mess is like looking for a needle in a haystack.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>New Brush Sweeps Clean<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new manager is implementing many changes; a new brush sweeps clean.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>No Smoke Without Fire<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0There must be some truth to the rumours; there&rsquo;s no smoke without fire.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"com-content-article__body\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;P&rsquo; Idioms\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We weighed the pros and cons before making our decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull an All-Nighter<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She had to pull an all-nighter to finish the report on time.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Round<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It took him weeks to pull round after the surgery.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Someone&rsquo;s Leg<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m just pulling your leg; I didn&rsquo;t really win the lottery.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Something Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It was a tough challenge, but he managed to pull it off.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Something Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The team needs to pull up their performance to win the championship.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Through<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Everyone hoped she would pull through after the accident.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Together<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The community pulled together to help those affected by the flood.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pull Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The taxi pulled up outside the office.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Push for Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The activists continue to push for environmental reforms.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Push Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s getting late; we should push off.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Push On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the difficulties, they pushed on with the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Push Something onto Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He felt his colleagues were pushing their work onto him.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put a Good Face On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the setbacks, she put a good face on things.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put a Sock in It<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The students were chatting loudly until the teacher told them to put a sock in it.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put a Spoke in My Wheel<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Her criticism put a spoke in my wheel, slowing down my progress.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Heads Together<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Let&rsquo;s put our heads together and come up with a solution.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put His Foot Down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He put his foot down and refused to change the deadline.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put in for Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She put in for a day off next week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put in Mind<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0That song always puts me in mind of my college days.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put on the Market<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They plan to put their house on the market next spring.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put on Your Thinking Cap<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Let&rsquo;s put on our thinking caps and brainstorm some new ideas.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put One on One&rsquo;s Mettle<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The tough competition put her on her mettle, and she performed exceptionally well.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Away<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The judge put the criminal away for ten years.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He tends to put others down to make himself feel better.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone into Power<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The election put a new leader into power.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His aggressive tone put her off from asking any more questions.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They put him on by pretending they had forgotten his birthday.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Through<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Please put me through to the manager&rsquo;s office.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We can put you up for a few nights while you&rsquo;re in town.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Someone Up to Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I think his friends put him up to playing the prank.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Something Across<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She has a talent for putting complex ideas across in a simple way.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Something Away<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Please put your toys away before dinner.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Something Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The meeting has been put off until next week.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Something Through<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new policy was finally put through after much debate.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put the Cart Before the Horse<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You&rsquo;re putting the cart before the horse by choosing a wedding date before getting engaged.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put the Screw On<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The creditors put the screw on him to pay back the loan.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Two and Two Together<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She saw the evidence and quickly put two and two together.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We decided to put up at a local inn for the night.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Up Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The committee will put up a reward for any information leading to the thief&rsquo;s capture.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Up with Someone \/ Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I don&rsquo;t know how she puts up with his constant complaining.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put Upon Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He felt put upon by his coworkers always asking him for favours.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Put\/Lay One&rsquo;s Cards on the Table<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0In the meeting, she decided to lay her cards on the table and be honest about the company&rsquo;s issues.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pyrrhic Victory<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Winning the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory, as it cost him his reputation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"article-info text-muted\"><\/dl>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;Q&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Quarrel with Bread and Butter<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He shouldn&rsquo;t complain about his job; after all, one shouldn&rsquo;t quarrel with their bread and butter.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Quiet as a Cat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She moved through the house as quiet as a cat, making sure not to wake anyone.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Quiet as a Mouse<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0When he realized he was in the wrong meeting, he sat as quiet as a mouse, hoping no one would notice.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Queer Fish<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0That artist is quite a queer fish; his work is as unusual as his personality.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;R&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rain Cats and Dogs<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It was raining cats and dogs, so we had to cancel our picnic.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rain or Shine<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He promised to support her, rain or shine.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Raincheck<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I can&rsquo;t make it tonight, but can I take a raincheck?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rainy Day<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m saving some money for a rainy day.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rank and File<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The rank and file of the company were not happy with the decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Read Someone&rsquo;s Mind<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0You read my mind! I was just thinking about pizza.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Read Something Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She decided to read up on the company before her interview.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Reckon On Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We reckon on your support for the upcoming campaign.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Red Meat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Doctors advise eating red meat in moderation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Red Tape<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Dealing with all the red tape can be frustrating when starting a business.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Red-Handed<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The thief was caught red-handed stealing the jewels.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rest Up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After the surgery, he needed to rest up for a few weeks.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rhyme and Reason<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0There&rsquo;s no rhyme or reason to his actions.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ring Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After talking for an hour, she decided to ring off.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rising to the Occasion<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He really rose to the occasion and delivered an excellent speech.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Road Less Travelled<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She always took the road less travelled in her career choices.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Roll In<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Guests began to roll in for the party around eight o&rsquo;clock.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Root and Branch<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new manager changed the team root and branch.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Round the Corner<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Spring is just round the corner.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rub Someone the Wrong Way<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His comments tend to rub people the wrong way.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rule Someone \/ Something Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The police ruled him out as a suspect.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Across Someone \/ Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I ran across an old friend while shopping.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Away with Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Don&rsquo;t let your imagination run away with you.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Our patience is starting to run out with these delays.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Someone Down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s not nice to run someone down behind their back.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Someone In<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The police had to run him in for questioning.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Someone Over<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Be careful not to run someone over while driving in crowded areas.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Something Off<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Could you run off a few copies of this report?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Through Someone<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0In the play, the villain runs through the hero with a sword.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run to Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The project costs could run to thousands of dollars.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Run Up Against Someone \/ Something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We ran up against some legal issues in the new project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;S&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Saddled with Debt<\/strong>: Burdened by a lot of debt.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After buying his new house, he was saddled with debt.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Safe and Sound<\/strong>: Unharmed and in good condition.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The kids arrived home safe and sound after the school trip.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Salt Away<\/strong>: To save money as a precaution.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s been salting away funds for his retirement.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Saved By The Bell<\/strong>: Rescued from a difficult situation at the last moment.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He was about to fail the test, but was saved by the bell when the fire alarm went off.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Scapegoat<\/strong>: Someone who is unfairly blamed for something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She became the scapegoat for the team&rsquo;s failure.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Scaredy-cat<\/strong>: Someone easily scared.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Don&rsquo;t be such a scaredy-cat, it&rsquo;s just a harmless spider.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Scot-free<\/strong>: To escape punishment or consequences.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Despite the accusations, he got off scot-free.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sealed Orders<\/strong>: Secret instructions given to a person in authority.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The agent received sealed orders for his next mission.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Seasoned Food<\/strong>: Food flavored with herbs or spices.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The chef&rsquo;s specialty is well-seasoned food that delights all.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Seasoned Timber<\/strong>: Wood that has been dried thoroughly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Seasoned timber is essential for quality furniture making.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Second Fiddle<\/strong>: To have a secondary and less important role.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He didn&rsquo;t like playing second fiddle in the partnership.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Second Nature<\/strong>: A habit or skill that feels effortless.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Playing the piano is second nature to her now.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Second Sight<\/strong>: The supposed ability to see future events or beyond normal sensory contact.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Some believe she has second sight and can predict the future.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Second Thoughts<\/strong>: Doubts about a decision already made.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s having second thoughts about selling his old house.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Into Something<\/strong>: To investigate or examine.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The committee will see into the allegations made against the CEO.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Someone Off<\/strong>: To bid farewell to someone leaving.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They went to the airport to see their son off on his trip abroad.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Someone Out<\/strong>: To accompany someone leaving a place.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She politely saw her guests out at the end of the party.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Someone Through<\/strong>: To support someone during a difficult time.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Her faith saw her through the hardships.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Something Through<\/strong>: To complete something despite difficulties.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s a challenging project, but I&rsquo;m determined to see it through.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See The Light<\/strong>: To understand or realize something after a period of confusion.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He finally saw the light and understood the problem.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See Through Someone\/Something<\/strong>: To recognize the truth about someone or something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She could see through his lies.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>See To Someone<\/strong>: To take care of or attend to someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;ll see to the guests while you prepare the meal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sell Out<\/strong>: To have no more items available for sale.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The concert tickets sold out within minutes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sell Out Something<\/strong>: To sell all of a particular item.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They sold out their entire stock by noon.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sell Up<\/strong>: To sell one&rsquo;s property or business.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After retiring, they decided to sell up and travel the world.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Send Away For Something<\/strong>: To request something by mail.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I sent away for a free sample of the product.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Send For Someone<\/strong>: To request or summon someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Send for the doctor immediately!\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Send For Something<\/strong>: To request something be delivered or sent.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We need to send for some office supplies.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Serving His Time<\/strong>: Undergoing an apprenticeship or training.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s serving his time as a mechanic&rsquo;s apprentice.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set About Someone<\/strong>: To start attacking or criticizing someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The press set about the politician after the scandal broke.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Face Against<\/strong>: To oppose something firmly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She set her face against the new policy changes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set In<\/strong>: To begin and seem likely to continue.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The rainy season has set in earlier this year.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Off<\/strong>: To start a journey.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They set off on their trip at dawn.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Out<\/strong>: To start an activity with a particular goal.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They set out to find a cure for the disease.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Someone Back<\/strong>: To cost someone a particular amount of money.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The new car set him back over $20,000.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Someone Off<\/strong>: To cause someone to start doing something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Mentioning the wedding plans set her off again.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Something Off<\/strong>: To cause something to explode or start.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The fireworks were set off at midnight.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Teeth on Edge<\/strong>: To irritate or annoy someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The sound of the chalk on the board set my teeth on edge.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set To<\/strong>: To begin doing something in a determined or enthusiastic way.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They set to work at once to repair the damage.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Set Up<\/strong>: To establish or start a business or organization.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He set up his own law practice in the city.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sets Everybody by the Ears<\/strong>: To cause a disturbance or conflict.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0His controversial statement sets everybody by the ears.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settle Down<\/strong>: To adopt a stable and routine lifestyle.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0They&rsquo;re planning to settle down and start a family.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settle For Something<\/strong>: To accept something less than what was wanted.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He had to settle for a lower salary than he expected.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settle In<\/strong>: To become familiar and comfortable in a new environment.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It took a few months to settle in at the new job.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settle On Something<\/strong>: To make a final decision.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0After much discussion, they settled on a location for the wedding.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settle Up<\/strong>: To pay someone the money that you owe.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0Let&rsquo;s settle up for the dinner.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Settled Weather<\/strong>: A period of consistent weather conditions.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We&rsquo;ve had a week of settled weather, with no rain.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Shake Someone Up<\/strong>: To upset or disturb someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The accident really shook her up.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sharp Practice<\/strong>: Dishonest or barely legal dealings.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s known for his sharp practice in business.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Shook in Their Shoes<\/strong>: To be very frightened.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The children shook in their shoes during the thunderstorm.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Shoot the Breeze<\/strong>: To chat in a relaxed and informal way.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We sat on the porch and shot the breeze.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Show Off<\/strong>: To display one&rsquo;s abilities or possessions in a showy way.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He likes to show off his new car.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Show Someone Up<\/strong>: To embarrass or outshine someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She showed him up by solving the problem he couldn&rsquo;t.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Show Up<\/strong>: To arrive somewhere.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He didn&rsquo;t show up for the meeting.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Showed a Clean Pair of Heels<\/strong>: To run away quickly.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0As soon as he saw the police, he showed a clean pair of heels.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Showing His Teeth<\/strong>: Displaying aggression or hostility.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The boss was showing his teeth during the negotiations.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Shut Up<\/strong>: To stop talking or to make someone stop talking.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I wish they would shut up; I&rsquo;m trying to concentrate.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Siamese Twins<\/strong>: Twins joined together at some part of their bodies.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The Siamese twins were famous for their extraordinary lives.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sick As A Dog<\/strong>: Extremely sick.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He was sick as a dog after eating the spoiled food.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sine Die<\/strong>: Indefinitely or without a specified date.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The meeting was adjourned sine die.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sink In<\/strong>: To be fully understood or absorbed.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0It took a while for the news to really sink in.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit Back<\/strong>: To relax and not involve oneself in an activity.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m going to sit back and enjoy the weekend.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit Down to Something<\/strong>: To begin a task or activity.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We sat down to discuss the project details.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit On Someone<\/strong>: To suppress or repress someone.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The government tried to sit on the dissenters.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit On Something<\/strong>: To delay dealing with something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0The committee is sitting on the proposal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit Out<\/strong>: To not participate in an activity.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;ll sit out this dance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit Something<\/strong>: To attend an event or activity until it ends.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0She sat the concert out despite feeling unwell.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sit Up<\/strong>: To stay awake and out of bed later than usual.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0We sat up late talking.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sitting On the Fence<\/strong>: To be undecided or neutral.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s still sitting on the fence about the job offer.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Sitting Shotgun<\/strong>: Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00ab\u00a0I&rsquo;m sitting shotgun on our road trip.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;U&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Until one is blue in the face<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Meaning:<\/em> As hard or as long as one possibly can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Example:<\/em> \u00ab\u00a0He argued his point until he was blue in the face, but they still disagreed.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Until the cows come home<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Meaning:<\/em> For a very long time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Example:<\/em> \u00ab\u00a0You can wait for an apology until the cows come home, but it&rsquo;s unlikely to happen.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Up and coming<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Meaning:<\/em> Likely to be successful in the near future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Example:<\/em> \u00ab\u00a0She&rsquo;s an up-and-coming artist with a lot of talent.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Up in the air<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Meaning:<\/em> Something that is uncertain or undecided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Example:<\/em> \u00ab\u00a0Our holiday plans are still up in the air due to the unpredictable weather.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ups and downs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Meaning:<\/em> Experiencing both good and bad events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><em>Example:<\/em> \u00ab\u00a0Every relationship has its ups and downs, but it&rsquo;s how you handle them that counts.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong> &lsquo;V&rsquo; Idioms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vale of Tears<\/strong> &#8211; This idiom refers to the world and the suffering that life can bring.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Many believe life is a vale of tears, filled with challenges and hardships.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Velvet Glove<\/strong> &#8211; Describes a person who appears gentle but is determined and inflexible underneath. The full expression is &lsquo;Iron fist in a velvet glove&rsquo;.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She manages her team with an iron fist in a velvet glove, kind but firm.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vent Your Spleen<\/strong> &#8211; When someone vents their spleen, they release all their anger about something.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0After the meeting, he vented his spleen about the new policy changes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vicar of Bray<\/strong> &#8211; A person who changes their beliefs and principles to stay popular.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s a real Vicar of Bray, always changing his stance to please the majority.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vicious Circle<\/strong> &#8211; A sequence of events where each worsens the next. Also known as &lsquo;Vicious cycle&rsquo;.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;s stuck in a vicious circle of working late and poor health.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vinegar Tits<\/strong> &#8211; A term for a mean-spirited woman lacking in love or compassion.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She&rsquo;s known in the office as vinegar tits because of her harsh attitude.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Virgin Territory<\/strong> &#8211; Refers to something unexplored or untouched.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0This research is virgin territory in the field of quantum mechanics.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Voice in the Wilderness<\/strong> &#8211; Someone whose opinions are ignored or unheeded, especially if they are later proved right.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Her warnings about climate change were a voice in the wilderness.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Volte-Face<\/strong> &#8211; A sudden and complete change in stance or position.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The politician did a volte-face on his earlier promise about tax reforms.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Vultures are Circling<\/strong> &#8211; Indicates that something is in danger, and its adversaries are ready to take advantage.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0With the company&rsquo;s declining sales, it seems the vultures are circling.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong> &lsquo;W&rsquo; Idioms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wag the Dog<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A diversion from something more important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The company used a minor announcement to wag the dog, distracting from the financial scandal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wait up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Stay awake and wait for someone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Her mother told her to wait up until her sister returned.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wake up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Realize the truth of something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He needs to wake up to the challenges of the real world.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Walk off with something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Win easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She walked off with the top prize in the competition.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Walk out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Strike.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Employees decided to walk out in protest against the pay cut.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>War to the knife<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A bitter and deadly struggle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0It was war to the knife between the two rival gangs.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Warm up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Become lively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The crowd warmed up as the concert began.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wash something out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Spoil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The sudden rainstorm washed out the outdoor event.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Washing one&rsquo;s dirty linen in public<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Discussing unpleasant private matters before strangers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0They were warned against washing their dirty linen in public during the meeting.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Water Under The Bridge<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Anything from the past that isn&rsquo;t significant anymore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Our old disagreement is now just water under the bridge.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ways and means<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0We need to find ways and means to resolve this issue quickly.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Weal and woe<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Good and bad days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Life is full of weal and woe, ups and downs.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wear and tear<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Damage from ordinary use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The old couch shows signs of wear and tear.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wear on<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To grind or rub at something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The constant noise began to wear on her nerves.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wear someone out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Make tired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The long hike wore everyone out.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wear something out<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Make useless by long or hard wear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He wore out his shoes on the long journey.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To openly and freely express your emotions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She always wears her heart on her sleeve, showing her feelings.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Well-balanced<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Reasonable, moderate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He is known for his well-balanced approach to problems.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Went home to them<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Deeply appealed to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The speaker&rsquo;s message really went home to the audience.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Went out of his way<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Took special trouble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He went out of his way to help the lost tourists.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wet behind the ears<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Inexperienced and naive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The new recruit is still wet behind the ears.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>When It Rains, It Pours<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Problems or difficulties tend to follow each other in rapid succession.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0First the car broke down, then I lost my keys\u2014when it rains, it pours.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>When Pigs Fly<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Something that will never ever happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He&rsquo;ll clean his room when pigs fly.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>When the chips are down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: True character is revealed in difficult times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0You really see who your friends are when the chips are down.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Where the shoe pinches<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: The source of the problem or discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He finally understood where the shoe pinches in their relationship.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Whip-hand of<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: In a position to control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The new manager held the whip-hand of the project.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>White coffee<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Coffee with milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She prefers her morning coffee white, with lots of milk.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>White elephant<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A burdensome or costly possession.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The old mansion turned out to be a white elephant for the family.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>White lie<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A harmless or small lie, often told to avoid hurting someone&rsquo;s feelings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He told a white lie about liking her cooking.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>White meat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Light-colored meat, such as pork or chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0For dinner, we&rsquo;re having white meat with vegetables.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Why keep a dog and bark yourself?<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: If you have someone to do a task, there&rsquo;s no need to do it yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Hire a professional to paint the house\u2014why keep a dog and bark yourself?\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wide of the mark<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Inaccurate or not to the point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0His accusations were wide of the mark.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wild goose chase<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A futile search or pursuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Looking for the lost key in the park was a wild goose chase.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wildcat strike<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A strike without the sanction of a labour union.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The workers&rsquo; sudden wildcat strike caught the management off guard.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Will go hard with him<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: He will face severe consequences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0If he&rsquo;s caught, it will go hard with him.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Will stick at nothing<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Will do anything to achieve a goal, regardless of the morality or consequences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0In his ambition, he will stick at nothing, not even betrayal.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Willy-nilly<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Whether one likes it or not; haphazardly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The decision was made willy-nilly, without careful thought.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Win (something) hands down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To win easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She won the debate hands down.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Win laurels<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To achieve honour or distinction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The scientist won laurels for her groundbreaking research.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Win the palm<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To be the best or most successful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0In the end, he won the palm for his outstanding performance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wind down<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To relax or reduce in intensity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0After a busy week, she likes to wind down with a good book.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wind fall<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: An unexpected gain or piece of good fortune.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The lottery win was a complete windfall for them.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wind something up<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To bring something to a conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0It&rsquo;s time to wind up the meeting and make a decision.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Windfall<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune or personal gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Receiving the inheritance was an unexpected windfall.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wink at something<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To ignore or pretend not to see something.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The teacher decided to wink at the minor infraction.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wishful thinking<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: The attribution of reality to what one wishes to be true or the tenuous justification of what one wants to believe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Believing he&rsquo;ll win the lottery is just wishful thinking.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Wishy-washy<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Lacking in decisiveness; feeble.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Their wishy-washy response to the proposal was frustrating.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>With a grain of salt<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: To view something with scepticism or not take it literally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Take his advice with a grain of salt; he&rsquo;s not always right.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>With a high hand<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: In an overbearing or autocratic manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The new boss rules with a high hand, and the employees are not happy.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>With a vengeance<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: With great force or effort; to an extreme degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0After the brief break, the storm returned with a vengeance.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;X&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>X-Factor<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Unique qualities or advantages that set someone or something apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She has the X factor that makes her performances unforgettable.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>X Marks the Spot<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Indicating an exact location, often used in treasure maps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0On the map, X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>X-rated<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Content that is not suitable for children due to its adult nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0That movie is X-rated and not appropriate for young audiences.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00a0&lsquo;Y&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Yellow Press<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Newspapers that focus on sensational journalism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He doesn&rsquo;t trust the yellow press as they often exaggerate stories.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Yeoman Service<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Providing excellent or valuable service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The volunteers did yeoman service during the natural disaster relief efforts.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You Are What You Eat<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Your health and appearance are affected by the food you consume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0She believes strongly in the saying, &lsquo;You are what you eat,&rsquo; and always chooses healthy foods.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You Can&rsquo;t Fight City Hall<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: It&rsquo;s futile to struggle against a powerful institution or system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0Trying to get the old policy changed is like trying to fight city hall.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You Can&rsquo;t Judge A Book By Its Cover<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: It&rsquo;s not wise to judge solely based on appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He seemed rough on the outside, but he&rsquo;s really kinda true example that you can&rsquo;t judge a book by its cover.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You Can&rsquo;t Take it With You.<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Enjoy your life and possessions now, as you can&rsquo;t take them with you after death.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He spends his money on travel, following the philosophy that you can&rsquo;t take it with you.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Your Guess Is As Good As Mine<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Admitting that you don&rsquo;t know the answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0When asked about the future trends, she said, &lsquo;Your guess is as good as mine.'\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Yucky<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Something that is unpleasant or disgusting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He found the slimy texture of the food yucky.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Yummy<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Extremely tasty or delicious.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The homemade cookies were so yummy, they disappeared in minutes.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==. ==. \u00a0==. \u00a0==. ==.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">&lsquo;Z&rsquo; Idioms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zero Tolerance<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: No leniency for any kind of law-breaking or rule violation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0The new school policy shows zero tolerance towards bullying.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zip your lip!<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: A phrase used to tell someone to keep a secret or to stop talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0When she started revealing the surprise party plans, I had to tell her to zip her lip!\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zero hour<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: The scheduled time for the start of a very important event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0As the clock struck midnight, it was zero hour for the launch of the spacecraft.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zigged before you zagged<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Doing things in the wrong order or sequence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0He zigged before he zagged by celebrating his promotion before actually getting the confirmation.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Zip it<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Meaning: Informally telling someone to be quiet or stop talking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example: \u00ab\u00a0During the movie, she got so annoyed she turned and said &lsquo;zip it!&rsquo; to the noisy people behind her.\u00a0\u00bb <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">TRAVAIL TUTOR\u00c9 &#8211; SUIVI P\u00c9DAGOGIQUE<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Nous recevons avec plaisir les phrases des participants \u00e0 nos cours, formations et ateliers d&rsquo;anglais pour valider la construction ou donner une correction explicative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explorez le monde color\u00e9 des expressions idiomatiques anglaises\u00a0 Objectif : enrichir votre vocabulaire d&rsquo;expressions idiomatiques<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80,127],"tags":[108,708,468,443,709],"class_list":["post-17199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites","category-anglais","tag-anglais","tag-niveaux-b1-c2","tag-perfectinnement","tag-preparation-tests","tag-vocabulaire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17199"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17204,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17199\/revisions\/17204"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leslanguessansstress.fr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}