American Idioms

Other #1

100

I need 1,000 dollars to go on vacation to Florida. I have 75 saved. That is just a drop in the bucket.

A small amount

200

Its 11:30 pm. Time to hit the hay.

go to sleep

300

Run the whole mile, don't cut corners.

take the easy way

400

I guess the final score. I hit the nail on the head.

am correct

500

Tell me what  I did wrong on the test. Don't beat around the bush.

tell me the important information now

Animals

100

I am going to surprise my mother and take her to dinner  at her favorite restaurant. My sister knows the secret, I hope she doesn't Let the cat out of the bag. 

to tell a secret

200

My father said I can go on a trip to Florida with my boyfriend when pigs fly.

never

300

The street is flooding there is so much water. It is raining cats and dogs. 

Raining very hard

400

I am so angry at my friend for taking that photo of me. I keep arguing with her, but maybe I should let sleeping dogs lie, and stay quiet.

leave it along

500

I want to go to the movies now but she said hold your horses. It does not start for an hour.

wait

parts of the body

100

Mrs. Stokes told me to break a leg. I have a dane performance tomorrow.

Good Luck

200

I failed the science test, but Mr. Heller said, "keep your chin up". I will have another opportunity to improve my grade.

stay positive

300

My friend likes Norte Dame, but I don't. I like Ohio State. We don't see eye to eye.

do not agree

400

The new FIFA game costs an arm and a leg.

Its expensive

500

Mrs. Matthews is in History class everyday. She always bends over backwards make sure we know the vocabulary.

does a lot to help

weather

100

Our soccer team only wins once in a blue moon. We are not very good this year.

 rarely

200

I have a fever and feel terrible. I am under the weather.

sick

300

I knew the answer but he stole my thunder and interrupted me answering the question.

take attention

400

Being a new student in high school  can be very difficult, but I know I can weather the storm. I will have friends soon.

get though a tough time

500

Mrs Ellerbrock called on Daniel to read but he cannot find the correct word. He had his head in the clouds.

not paying attention

Other #1

100

That Algebra quiz was a piece of cake. I got an A+.

easy

200

Mrs. Ellerbrock yelled, "sit down and be quiet" why is she bent out of shape?

angry

300

My sister broke my phone again. That was the last straw. She will never use it again!

last chance/ last opportunity

400

I need to take mt ca to the vet. I hope he does not kick the bucket.

die

500

I am very angry but I don't want to fight with her. It is not good to burn a bridge.

end or ruin a friendship