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This summer, I will "pass the baton" to the next team captain.
Turn over position/responsibilities to next person.
Mr. Dennis will be absent this week; he's "sick as a dog".
Very sick
We were running late, so I told my brother, who was driving, to "put the pedal to the metal".
To go very fast, or full speed
It's raining cats and _________.
dogs
I had to "jump through hoops" to get tickets for tonight's game.
Go to great efforts
Jane "let the cat out of the bag" when she started talking about Derek's surprise party.
To tell something that is supposed to be a secret
Jamie's mom was nice enough to give her $50 to go shopping. When Jamie asked her mom for another $50, her mom replied, "don't press your luck."
To risk losing your good fortune/luck because you expect it to go farther
I went the extra mile and did the reading assignment for the next two weeks.
To do something extra or more than what is necessary.
Has the cat got your ___________?
tongue
He needs to face the music and apologize for hurting her feelings.
To be confronted with the consequences of your actions.
My friend "made a monkey out of" me by trying to argue with me in front of my boss.
Make a fool of someone
After the way she grew up, Selena Gomez never dreamt she would go from "rags to riches" like this and become a music and movie superstar.
To go from being very poor to very wealthy.
Kate is on the fence over whether she wants to go to the gym or watch a movie.
To be undecided about something
The ______ is in your court now.
ball
Choosing chocolate ice cream over vanilla is a no-brainer, chocolate is my favorite!
An easy decision.
I was afraid to talk to Mr. Johnson, but he wasn't so bad. His bark is bigger than his bite.
someone is not as unpleasant or mean as they seem and their actions are not as bad as their threats
I was blown away at the concert. It was much better than I ever imagined it would be.
To be amazed or impressed by something.
My essay is due tomorrow and it's crunch time. I still have to write three more pages.
A critical time when action needs to be taken.
It goes in one ear and out the _________.
other
My manager left the meeting with his "tail between his legs" after being criticized by the company president.
Feeling beaten or humiliated
My younger sister is a very kind and warm-hearted girl who "wouldn't hurt a fly," and that's why I love to spend time with her.
Would not cause harm to anyone; is kind and gentle
Don't add fuel to the _____.
fire