Old Idioms
To be so hungry you could ________.
Over-exaggerated hunger.
What is, "Eat a horse?"
To have all your ducks in a row and be __________.
To be organized and put together.
What is, "on top of it?"
This trip has had so many ups and downs that it's been such a _____.
To be extremely fun and unpredictable.
What is a, "wild ride?"
I hope she will be able to________ after moving to a new city.
To improve yourself over time and become who you're meant to be.
What is, "grow into herself/yourself?"
You sure have your grandfather's_____.
To have great energy and strength of character.
What is, "spirt?"
He's such an unpleasant guy to be around, I wish he would...
To leave the room or situation.
What is, "hit the road?"
You're so hot you're _________.
To be extremely great or excellent.
What is, "on fire?"
After visiting 15 different countries I feel as if I _________ on the research for my book.
To be at a road block.
What is, "hit a dead end?"
After she came back from study abroad, she finally learned to_____.
To become more independent and grown in self-confidence.
What is, "walk in her own shoes?"
My sister Amy is off in Paris and until she marries someone obscenely wealthy, it's up to me to_____.
To make financial means and support the family.
What is, "keep the family afloat?"
I'm so tired of being _______ in this house.
To be stuck inside.
What is, "shut up?"
I'm so busy, sorry I can't help you because I________.
To be extremely busy or spread thin.
What is, "have a lot on my plate?"
I really want to ________ and start saving up for my backpacking trip to Europe this summer.
To stay focused and get to work without distractions.
What is, "buckle down?"
I'm on the _______ of something great.
To be at a critical changing point or at the forefront of something great.
I rather have money than flattery, I can't afford to____.
To dire financial means over accolade (or fame).
What is, "starve on praise?"
To maintain your own needs and necessities. E.g. Financial, health, professional, and academic.
What is, "water your lawn?"
Your anger is really out of control, you should consider_____.
To decrease the intensity of something.
What is, "dialing it down?"
or
What is "tuning it down?"
Sometimes mishaps happen and things _____________ on a trip.
To have your plans messed up.
What is, "Don't do according to plan?"
I have faith that my daughters will be able to_____.
To grow and come to a point to maturity and self strength.
What is, "conquer themselves so beautifully?"
I'd rather be a _______ and _________ than get married and grow old and boring.
To be single, extremely independent, and self sufficient.
What is, "free spinster" and "paddle my own canoe?"
I'm so confused about this decision, I feel like I have____________.
To be undecided on a big decision.
What is, "half a mind?"
I need some time to _________ the information.
To internalize information or feelings.
What is, "digest?"
When visiting cultures you're not familiar with, it's always good to __________ so you don't offend anyone.
To be careful.
What is, "thread lightly."
I'm so upset that I used to do that I could just_____.
To regret what you did.
What is, "Kick my self?"
Some say you should never go to bed angry, and others say you should________________.
A phrase giving advice to always resolve your problems, let anger go, and favor forgiveness over anger.
What is, "not(don't) let the down set on your anger?"