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Idiom Explanation + Example 1) Dont give up the day job. You are not very good at that. You could definitely not do it profession eithery. I really the like the way you sing, but dont give up your day job. 2) Cash cow. An easy way to imbibe money regularly. Income tax is a real cash cow for the government. 3) Bite eat up more than than you sight chew. Trying to do something that is too difficult or conviction consuming to finish. Im glad you privation to prepare the report by yourself. Just be sure that you dont bite off more than you can chew. 4) capable the air Discuss something that was causing people to feel upset. There bring downms to have been a mis discovering. Id like to explain what happened, plainly to clear the air. 5) Turn your okay on Give up on, or abandon. I needed your help but you just now turned your okay on me 6) non cut out for Not suitable for something. He tried mountain climbing, but he simply was not cut out for it. 7) rub the bot tom of the barrel The very last, or the very worst. These are the last volunteers we could find. We really had to rub the bottom of the barrel to find them. 8) A class act Sophisticated, above average. He offered to help, even though he doesnt know me.Hes a real class act. 9) Clean up your act Improve your behavior. If you are ever going to mend your English skills, you must start getting in to class on time and doing your homework. Why dont you clean up your act? 10) Get your act together Get more organized. You have been late for work every day this week. If you want to keep this job, you must get your act together. 11) A piece of the action Participation in an activity. I heard that you are looking for partners in your new investment. If you dont mind, I would like to get in on a piece of the action. 12) Actions speak louder than words. Peoples intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Why dont you give her a hug instead of saying you are so rry, actions speak louder than words. 13) In the air existence discussed, generally obvious. The days are getting longer and the flowers are blooming. Spring is in the air. 14) Go ape Go crazy. Jack was really angry. I sentiment he was going to go ape. 15) A grey area Something that is difficult to define. I researched your case, but there are not either black and unclouded answers. Your situation seems to fall into a grey area. 16) Up in arms Angry. The crows was agitated. Everyone was up in arms over the government decision. 17) Be glad to see the back of Be happy when a person leaves. That guy bothers me, Ill be glad to see the back of him. 18) Give him/her credit Acknowledge an achievement or contribution of a person. Although he is not easy to work for, you have to give him credit for managing the company well. 19) Go behind someones back Do something without impressive someone. Dont trust Jane. She acts friendly but shes always going behind someones back. 20) Each to his own Everyone is entitled to his own individual opinion. I cant say that I like Georges new furniture. It seems very plain and uncomfortable. Oh well, each to his own. 21) Eager beaver Enthusiastic person. John did all of his homework before supper. He sure is an eager beaver. 22) azoic bird A person who is early, or gets up early. Dave was in class 30 minutes before anyone else. What an early bird. 23) Scratch the surface Examine unless a part of something. Uncover that a few facts about something Cancer research is a very long-term process. So far, we have just begun to scratch the surface. 24) Give him the slip Leave him.Hide from him. I think that man is following us. Lets give him the slip. 25) Cold shoulder To treat someone in an inimical manner. I dont think Jim likes me. I tried to speak with him but he gave me the frigorific shoulder. 26) Get the ball rolling Start something. All right everyone, we worn out(p) a mussiness of time planning t his project. Now, its time to get the ball rolling. 27) Jump on the bandwagon Join a popular trend or activity. I like that new procedure and Ive decided to jump on the bandwagon. 28) A losing battle Something that cannot be accomplished. Ive tried fixing this phone many times, I just cant do it by myself. Its a losing battle. 29) Keep something at bay Keep something away. Sarah found it difficult to keep the salesperson at bay. 30) Spill the beans Tell a secret. I wont be the one to spill the beans. 31) Beggars cant be choosers People cannot complain about something they get for free. I dont like the color of the sweater she gave me, but beggars cant be choosers. 32) Flesh and blood A relative. I must help him. aft(prenominal) all, hes my own flesh and blood. 33) Give the benefit of the doubt Believe someones statement, without proof. The teachers explanation did not seem logical, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt. 34) A safe bet Probably true. Will probably happen. Its a safe bet that your English skills improve quickly if you study at Elanguest. 35) Fit the bill Seems correct. That seems to fit the bill. Ill take it. 36) Black and blue Bruised. He was beaten until he was black and blue. 37) In cold blood With no compassion or mercy. Usually associated with ruthless murder. The assassin was evil. He killed him in cold blood. 38) Out of the blue Unexpected. A great humor just came to me out of the blue. 9) Call someones bluff Make someone prove what they say. He implied that he would terminate my contract, but I blackguarded his bluff. 40) Rock the boat earn enigmas for other people. Everyone likes Anthony. He doesnt rock the boat. 41) By the book Doing something according to rules. Hes a good cop. He does everything by the book. 42) Give someone the boot Dismiss or get rid of someone. Mr. Smith is an easy boss to work for. He doesnt like to give someone the boot. 43) Get to the bottom of Learn about and understand fully. We are not sure what happened, but we intend to get to the bottom of this. 44) Out of bounds Not permitted. Hans wanted to ask Mary out on a date, but I explained that she is out of bounds. Mary is engaged to Jack. 45) Bread and butter Regular income. We are very dependent on our advertising revenue. Its our borecole and butter. 46) The best thing since slice bread A good invention or innovation. I love this paper folding machine. Its the best thing since sliced bread. 47) Give me a break Dont expect me to believe or agree with that. You think the teacher is joking? Give me a break. 48) Dont hold your breath Dont conceal too long because it exponent not happen. Yes, its possible that they will lower taxes, but dont hold your breath. 49) Cross that bridge when you come to it Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before. Im not too wirried about a possible downturn in the economy. Anyway, lets cross that bridge when we come to it. 50) The bu bble has burst A antecedently positive situation has encountered a serious problem. Last year, the stock market was doing very well. Unfortunately, it seems that the bubble has burst. 51) The buck stops here Problems are resloved here. A lot of people try to pass problems to other people.At my desk, however, the buck stops here. 52) Burn your bridges make it impossible to return. Be polite when you hand in your resignation. After all, you dont want to burn your bridges. 53) My ears are burning I think someone is saying something about me. Pierre is talking again. My ears are burning. 54) Put on the back burner Leave it for later. I dont think well have time to complete it this year. Lets put it on the back burner. 55) Someone means business Someone is serious suck in out for Harry. Hes someone who means business. 56) At the taking into custody of a button Quickly and easily. No problem.I can change your account information at the touch a button. 57) Have your cake an d eat it Enjoy something without paying for it. He expected to pass without studying. Unfortunately, you cannot have your cake and eat it, too. 58) A close call Something (usually bad) almost happening. That car almost hit us. That was a close call. 59) Enough is enough This should stop. I have listened to his complaints for years but enough is enough. 60) A gamy cat A wealthy person. He has everything he needs. Hes a real fat cat. 61) My two cents worth My humble opinion. He seems like a louse up politician.Thats just my two cents worth. 62) Hang out Be together, spend time with each other. Hey Lauren, lets get together tonight, we can just hang out and radiation diagram our English. 63) A change of heart A changed opinion. At one time, I supported George Bush. As time went on, however, I had a change of heart. 64) Get something off your chest Explain something that is bothering you. Gary, you dont seem happy. Is there something you would like to get off your chest? 65) Dont count your chickens before the eggs have hatched Dont make plans for something that might not happen. Yes, I think we will probably get a raise in pay this year. Remember, though, dont count your chickens before the eggs have hatched. 66) A chip on his shoulder He is angry about something. I dont know why hes so unhappy. He seems to have a chip on his shoulder. 67) Come full circle A process has been completed. The salmon has returned to the place where it originally hatched. Its life cycle has come full circle. 68) Squeaky clean decriminalise and proper. We checked all of her references. Shes squeaky clean. 69) In the clear Out of trouble. His innocence has been proven. Hes in the clear. 70) Steer clear of Avoid. Shes not very nice. I think we should aim clear of her. 71) Round the clock All day. Shes a very hard worker. She usually works around the clock. 72) Turn back the clock Go back in time. I feel old. I wish I could turn back the clock. 73) Like clockwork With mechanical efficiency. Hes very predictable. He always eats at the same time, like clockwork. 74) fire up and smell the coffee Think more realistically. He doesn not respect you as much as you think. Wake up and smell the coffee. 75) The other side of the coin Another version of a story or event. The global summit will encourage meaningfull dialogue. On the other side of the coin, it might result in violent protests. 76) Left out in the cold Left unaided or unprotected. They dont include me in their group. I feel left out in the cold. 77) With flying colors With enthusiasm and exuberance. I cant wait to see you all. Ill be there with flying colors. 78) Scrape by Have just enough but not more. Our budget is not satisfactory but we will find a way to scrape by. 79) A tough cookie A stubborn, strong person. Dont get Shirley upset. Shes a tough cookie. 80) Keep your cool Dont become upset. Relax, keep your cool. 81) Lose your cool fetch upset. Dont get u pset. If you lose your cool, it will make matters worse. 82) In a tight corner Without any good options. Milo has run out of options. If he takes any more chance, he might find himself in a tight corner. 83) A couch potato A lazy person. Luis just watches tv all day. He really is a couch potato. 84) Takes its course A situation develops naturally. There is nothing we can do to relieve the effects of her disease. We can only wait and let the illness take its course. 85) Up the creek In trouble. I warned Bill but he would not listen.Now, hes up the creek. 86) Crocodile tears misinform or faked sympathy. She told me she was sorry but she was not, it was just crocodile tears. 87) When it comes to the crunch When there are no more possibilities. Victor seems to have a casual point of view. When it comes to the crunch, though, he is a real professional. 88) A far cry from Very different from. His personality is a far cry from his fathers. 89) Off-the-cuff Without research , planning, or considering. I havent had the time to think about it. My off-the-cuff impression, however, is that it is a good idea. 90) Cant cut it Cannot do it. Kim shouldnt be working here. She just cant cut it. 91) In the dark Ignorant. They didnt tell me anything. I felt like they had left me in the dark. 92) A shot in the dark A guess. Im not sure but I could take a shot in the dark. 93) Call it a day Stop. Im tired. Lets call it a day. 94) Late in the day (Almost) too late. The government just decided to grease ones palms new helicopters, but it seems a little late in the day to make such a decision. 95) In broad daylight Without trying to hatch it. They robbed the bank in broad daylight. 6) Makes someones day Make someone happy. Your letter made my day 97) Wouldnt be caught dead Would never. I hate that dress. I wouldnt be caught dead wearing it. 98) Get a raw deal Receives less than what is deserved. Be sure to read the contract carefully before you sign it. You dont want to get a raw deal. 99) Runs deep Entrenched, or ingrained. He loves his country. Patriotism runs deep in his veins. 100) Out of your depth Beyond your existing knowledge or ability. You dont seem to have much experience in this subject. Are you sure youre not out of your depth?