Althout everything looked all right, the investigator ___________________________________. (to be suspicious; to feel something is wrong)
What is "smelled a rat?"
100
Felicia, I know that your children _____________________, but you should try not to let it upset you so much. (bother someone)
What is "get in your hair?"
100
After the case was presented in court, her evidence was thrown out. She was found guilty because she _________________________________. (to have no good defence for one's opinions or actions)
What is "didn't have a leg to stand on?"
100
When you go in for the interview, try to ____________________________. (to make the best attempt possible; to do your best to make the greatest impression you can)
What is "put your best foot forward?"
100
Would you please quit making that noise? You are _______________________________. (annoy someone greatly)
What is "driving me up a wall?"
200
He used to be a handsome movie star, but now he's ___________________________. (to decline in looks or health; to be ruined or destroyed; to ruin oneself)
What is "gone to the dogs?"
200
All I said was, "Could you not give us homework tonight, Mr. Brian," and he _________________________.
(become angry with someone)
What is "jumped down my throat?"
200
My younger brother asked me again and again if he could borrow my car. Finally, I said, "Will you please _____________________? I am using the car tonight!." (stop bothering someone)
What is "get off my back?"
200
Something is bothering me, and I want to ________________________________. Please don't smoke here. (to make known something that is bothersome, angering, or irritating, but kept secret (or quiet) for a time)
What is "get it off my chest?"
200
Don't ________________________, but Katie is getting the art award. (reveal a secret)
What is "spill the beans?"
300
___________________________________. March into the office and explain what happened. (to take decisive action in a difficult situation)
What is "take the bull by the horns?"
300
In that restaurant, you'll ___________________________ for a meal. (pay too high of a price)
What is "pay through the nose?"
300
I did not want to take the test. I was so nervous that I couldn't even sharpen my pencil. I was __________________. (clumsy and awkward)
What is "all thumbs?"
300
At the night of the play, Ann's father told her to __________________________. (good luck; do a great job)
What is "break a leg?"
300
The handsome man was _____________________________ when he told the woman that he would buy her a mansion if she'd marry him. (deceive someone)
What is "feeding her a line?"
400
I gave her a bus token, but when she wanted me to pay for the movies, too, that was a _______________________. (quite a different matter)
What is "a horse of a different color?"
400
Don't be insulted by what Jim said. He meant it ___________________________________. (not serious; intended as a joke)
What is "tongue-in-cheek?"
400
_________________________, or you're going to miss the bus! (hurry!)
What is "shake a leg?"
400
When my car broke down, I _______________________ back to my house. (hitchhike)
What is "thumbed a ride?"
400
Just because the student is quiet in class is not reason to _____________________________________. Although he is very shy, he is very intelligent. (underestimate someone)
What is "sell him short?"
500
Why don't you answer me? ____________________________? (can't talk)
What is "cat got your tongue?"
500
Oh, don't get so annoyed at them for teasing you. They're just ______________________________. (fooling someone; to jokingly try to lie to somebody)
What is "pulling your leg?"
500
You shouldn't have to be the only one to complain to our boss. Why should you _________________________?
(take a risk)
What is "stick your neck out?"
500
Who made a mess in the kitchen? I think I will _________________________ to find the person. (check around; ask questions to find out an answer)
What is "nose around?"
500
My sister and I were cleaning the house. When her friends called her to go to the movies, she _________________________________!
(abandon someone)