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The soccer game went down to the wire. With 10 seconds left, the team scored a goal.
down to the wire
Don't beat around the bush. Just tell me why you can't come to my birthday party Friday.
beat around the bush
After Billy stole a cookie from his sister's plate, he was in hot water. His mother made him apologize and buy her another cookie.
in hot water
Casey cut corners on her math homework so she could watch TV, and ended up getting some of the answers wrong.
cut corners
My friend has always been the teacher's pet. He always does his work quietly and offers to help clean up.
teacher's pet
Rian was on cloud nine after seeing a great white shark and a tiger shark in one day.
on cloud nine
John and Sally were in the same boat when it came to the test. They both needed to get a B to pass.
in the same boat
No, the cafeteria isn't actually giving away free ice cream. I was just pulling your leg!
pulling your leg
One day, out of the blue, my dad decided to shave his head.
out of the blue
My brother had to miss his band concert because he was feeling a bit under the weather.
under the weather