Marcus let the cat out of the bag when he accidentally told Kayla about her surprise party next week.
What is..
To share a secret that wasn't supposed to be shared?
It is advisable to drink lots of water and eat food that cools you down during the dog days of summer.
What are...
The hottest days during the summer time?
Anita unfortunately ruined her opportunity at a good first impression with her mother in law, but she recognized that there was no use crying over spilled milk, and would try again the next visit.
What is...
Being upset over something that you cannot change?
"Keep your chin up!" Anni said, trying to speak encouraging words even though I was just fired.
What is...
To remain joyful in a tough situation?
It is said that practice makes perfect which is why our writing on demands are very important to your writing success.
What is...
To consistently practice will make you better at something.
Lola exclaimed, "hold your horses!" when the car behind her honked their horn immediately when the light turned green.
What is to...
Be patient?
Reena was depressed to be confined to bed after her surgery, but over time, when she could spend a lot of time with her family and catch up with old friends, who came to visit her, she realized that every cloud has a silver lining.
What is...
That difficult times will lead to better days?
When packing for a camping vacation in the mountains, my wife packed everything but the kitchen sink, defeating the purpose of taking as little as possible.
What is...
Almost everything and anything has been included?
What I am going to say next is very important for your future with this company. I ask all of you to please lend me your ears for the next few minutes.
What is...
To politely ask for someone's full attention?
Charles hit the nail on the head when he explained the importance of student knowledge of figurative language in order for them to be successful readers.
What is...
To do or say something exactly right.
Brandon asked Vicky to go to the movies with him to which she replied with great disdain, "Sure, when pigs fly."
What is...
Something that will never happen?
Marolis had to take a raincheck when she couldn't make it to lunch with her coworkers. She did make the next luncheon as promised.
What is...
A promise that is postponed or held off for another time?
I have been trying to stick to a consistent, healthy diet, so I continually tell myself that "You are what you eat" when trying to make food choices.
What is...
In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods?
After saying hurtful, demeaning words in a fight with her sister as a knee jerk reaction, Leslie took time to cool down before she apologized.
What is...
A quick and automatic response.
Patrice often tried to practice her Spanish through odd means, but she claimed there was a method to her madness.
What is...
Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason?
Now that the company is about to declare bankruptcy, upper level managers are looking for a scapegoat to save their own skins.
Who is...
Someone else who takes blame?
"Alright, rise and shine!" Mushu cheered to Mulan on the morning of her first day of warrior training, waving a big bowl of porridge in her face.
What is...
Time to get out of bed and get ready for the day?
What is...
Something that is incredibly easy?
During an argument paper, as a student you want to make no bones when explaining your stance, providing indisputable evidence and targeting your counterarguments.
What is...
To state facts so there are no objections or disputes?
Please don't try to explain the 3rd law of thermodynamic-physics. It is all Greek to me!
What is...
Meaningless or very confusing?
“I don’t think Tom will ever order pasta instead of a pizza. A leopard can't change its spots you know.”
What is...
People do not change?
Although I was the one who created the presentation, Susan used my work as her own and stole my thunder. I was so disappointed.
What is...
To take the credit for something someone else did?
Aren’t you bored of visiting the same restaurant every weekend? You should know that variety is the spice of life.
What is...
The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be?
After waiting in line for over an hour, I did not appreciate the clerk’s tongue-in-cheek comment about annoying customers.
What is...
Humor or a statement that is not to be taken seriously?
What is...
Tone deaf or very bad with music?