Idioms
Similes
Metaphors
Ms. Hagerty said what? (1)
Ms. Hagerty said what? (2)
100

It's raining cats and dogs outside!

It's raining heavily.

100

Avoid like the plague.

Really avoid or don't do something.

100

I could eat a horse.

I am sooo hungry.

100

The ball is in your court.

It's your decision, not mine. 

100

Hmmm something smells fishy.

Something feels wrong.

200

Hang in there, buddy.

Don't give up.

200

Blind as a bat.

Can't see at all or see very poorly.

200

She's an open book.

She doesn't hide anything about herself and is very okay with sharing about herself.

200

You made it by the skin of your teeth!

You just barely did the thing.

200

Stop beating around the bush.

Stop avoiding the awkward or uncomfortable thing you need to say, and just say it.

300

I'm feeling a little under the weather.

I'm feeling sick.

300

Clear as mud.

Confusing, doesn't make sense.

300

Time to hit the books.

Time to study or research.
300

I'm on Cloud 9.

I am so happy!

300
We're on the same page about this.

We understand and agree with each other about something.

400

I just can't wrap my head around it!

I don't understand!

400

Cool as a cucumber.

Very calm, even in stressful situations.

400

Cover all your bases.

Make sure you checked everything and are prepared for anything.

400

I'm walking on eggshells with this person.

I am choosing my words very carefully to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

400

Actions speak louder than words.

What you DO is more meaningful than what you SAY; if you apologize for something and just do it again, your action showed that your apology wasn't real.

500

It's not rocket science.

It's not THAT hard.

500

This is dry as a bone.

The thing is super dry, in a bad way.

500

He wears his heart on his sleeve.

He is very open about his feelings.

500

Don't cut corners on the assignment.

Do ALL the work, no skipping things.

500

Don't add fuel to the fire.

Don't get involved and make something worse.

600

Time to go back to the drawing board.

Time to start over.

600
This is easy as pie.

This is super easy.

600

Step up to the plate.

Take action/do something when it's needed.

600

I got my back against the wall here.

There's nothing I can do about this.

600

This is getting out of hand.

This situation is getting out of control.

700

Guess it's back to square one.

We have to start all over.

700

This fits like a glove.

Whatever piece of clothing fits you perfectly.

700

This is getting out of hand.

Things are getting out of control.

700

That only happens once in a blue moon.

That is very rare.

700

Don't spill the beans about the party!

Don't tell the secret!

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