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I took my dog to the vet for a quick checkup and he weighed 5k on the nose.
The exact number with no margin of error.
Seems like the cat’s out of the bag. Fine, I’ll tell you everything.
When a secret has been discovered.
When Oscar saw that he’d been accepted into his dream college, he was over the moon.
Extremely happy, overjoyed.
I swear I’ve seen that man somewhere, but I can’t seem to put my finger on where!
To struggle or have difficulty figuring something out.
Embarrassed VS Embarrassing
To feel ashamed VS to cause/provoke shame.
You’re accusing him of being a gossip? Looks like the pot calling the kettle black to me!
Calling somebody out for hypocrisy.
My sister stayed home today as she was feeling somewhat under the weather.
To feel ill or physically upset.
Logan was making his way back home when a rat came out of the bush out of the blue.
Unexpectedly, surprisingly.
The teacher gave his pupils all the notes necessary to pass the exam, so the ball is in their court now.
It means that it's someone else's turn to act, make a choice, and so on.
Floor VS Ground
The area under our feet VS at the same level with earth’s surface.
As the majority opted for the vegetarian meal and I haven’t any preferences, I jumped on the bandwagon.
To agree with the majority.
I decided against buying the latest Iphone as it cost an arm and a leg.
When something is overly expensive.
She was so mean! Ally didn't have to say she’d only date John when pigs fly.
Extremely unlikely, almost no possibility.
After Jake's release from prison for burglary, he’s really turned over a new leaf.
To start anew, to break from a bad habit.
Older VS Elder
Comparing age VS a polite/respectful way to refer to the older population.
If you like, you can have my portion of dessert, cheesecake is not my cup of tea.
To express dislike towards something.
The latest exam was a piece of cake, what do you mean you failed?
Very easy, uncomplicated.
You saw a UFO? Yeah right, you’ve got to be pulling my leg.
To be joking or not taking something or someone seriously.
How many times do I have to explain to you that the “stop” sign means you’ve got to stop!? I’m at my wits’ end!
To be desperately out of ideas.
Wonder VS Wander
To ask oneself a question VS to walk aimlessly or with no destination in mind.
What do you mean it’s a secret? Come on, spill the beans and tell me how your date went!
To tell a secret you’ve been keeping.
I knew littleJosy was a bad egg, she would always get into trouble at school.
A person that is inherently bad or malicious.
Now’s time for your scene, break a leg out there!
Born out of superstition, it is used instead of “good luck”.
Maddy might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but she’s the nicest girl I know.
A polite and friendly way to say someone has low intelligence (or short of a marble).
Steal VS Rob
Followed by the item that is taken VS followed by the person the item was taken from.