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Opposites
100
This idiom means to depend on, rely on, or believe in
Count On
100
Through the grapevine
Information spread by word of mouth (Often a secret)
100
The trip we took was ___________. We didn't do anything worth mentioning.
Decent
100
Through the Grapevine
example: I heard through the grapevine that there would be a test tomorrow.
100
To not try something
give it a shot
200
This idiom means to try or attempt something.
Give something a shot
200
Hunch
Perception, Intuition
200
Our teacher is always __________________ about getting our homework done.
on our case
200
Hunch
example: I have _____________ there will be a test tomorrow.
200
To go easy on someone
play hardball
300
This idiom is a gesture to prevent bad luck.
Knock on wood
300
Call off
Cancel an event
300
They were _____________________ even though it was our first time on stage.
playing hardball
300
Call off
example: The test will not be called off tomorrow.
300
Really good or really bad
decent
400
This idiom means to have a favorable outcome after a suspicious situation.
Come out smelling like a rose
400
A tough act to follow
someone whose performance is so outstanding that it will be difficult to find someone else as good.
400
If I get fired I will have someone to __________________ since my parents are always willing to help me out.
fall back on
400
Fall back on
example: I will have to fall back on my old notes to study for the test tomorrow.
400
easy to replace
tough act to follow
500
This idiom means someone who does or wants something unpleasant.
Glutton for punishment
500
Lighten Up
relax, not take things too seriously or personally
500
That babysitter is ______________, she always takes something from the people she works for.
crooked
500
Crooked
example: Our teacher is crooked, she never warns us about the tests.
500
To be found guilty (not favorable)
come out smelling like a rose