Wake up from sleep and start moving
(Tip: This implies the feeling of waking up happily.)
100
What does "hold your horses" mean?
Slow down, wait, or don't be impatient.
Tip: This is generally used when someone is acting or about to act.
100
What does "up a creek" mean?
In a bad situation with no way out.
Tip: this refers to a more complete idiom, "up a creek without a paddle" referring to being in a canoe or boat and not having any control.
200
What does "put a sock in it" mean?
Stop talking.
(Tip: This can be rude if said in the wrong situation or angrily.)
200
What does "going the extra mile" mean?
To do more than required.
Tip: This often refers to kindness.
200
What does "can't get a break" mean?
There's always something going wrong. Nothing ever goes right.
Tip: This can be substituted with or added to "If it's not one thing, it's another."
300
What does "cut it out" mean?
Stop doing that.
(Tip: This can be rude if used in the wrong situation or in an angry tone.)