Idioms
They were thinking about buying a boat, but decided not to the problem was that it cost an arm and a leg.
Cost a lot of money
Jane was angry with her friend for betraying her. She definitely chewed her out.
To scold or reprimand someone
If you want to go to Monty Tech you have to stay out of trouble and keep your nose clean.
Behave and stay out of trouble.
No wonder the owner of that fraudulent company is so happy. He must be laughing all the way to the bank.
To gain money, most likely in a dishonest manner, to feel smug about it.
I had to take a break during my run. I had to catch a second wind.
gain more energy after feeling tired
I spent a lot of time chewing it over before I made a final decision.
To thoroughly think or talk about something beforehand
I'd recommend keeping them at arm's length, I'm not sure if they're trustworthy and I think you should keep your distance.
to keep someone at a distance because they might not be trustworthy
Dont worry about all the time I spent knitting this sweater. It was a labor of love.
Something one loves to do, especially for the benefit of someone one loves
During the quiz show, Joseph gave his answer to the first question, certain he had it right. But he was wronge, so the host said "close but no cigar"
Closely approaching success of the right answer, but not quite there.
We're going to France this year and to put icing on the cake, we're visiting Spain too.
Something that is extra good, that comes along with something else that is very good too.
I know things have been difficult lately but you've gotta keep your chin up things will get better soon.
To keep a positive optimistic attitude and frame of mind
She was worried that she wouldn't remember how to solve the problem. However, she soon realized it was a bit like riding a bike. You never forget
Something you never forget, or stop knowing, how to do.
Maxwell had a checkered past. It seemed that he had a criminal record and there were many strange rumors about him.
A questionable past with many questionable actions, especially frowned upon.
Jim never gets worried about interviews. He always seems to be cool as a cucumber.
Calm and relaxed
It took Mark quite a long time to find his feet, in his new career, but he's doing great now.
Adjust and become accoustomed to circumstances or explanations.
Michelle has been having a lot of financial trouble with her business. I'm afraid she'll get into deep water with it.
get into a lot of trouble, have a lot of troubl
It turned out that he pulled strings to get his brother the job. That's really unfair.
To use one's influence to make something happen that probably wouldn't have taken place otherside.
My friend, who is very competitive, told me all about her recent vacation. She said it was incredibly luxurious. I took her story with a grain of salt.
Don't assume that something must be true.
I'm a terrible dancer I have two left feet. or I always trip on the stairs, it's like I have two left feet.
To be clumsy especially while dancing
I don't mean to rain on your parade, but one person on the committee didnt
To ruin someone's enthusiasm for something, especially with a negative opinion.