Show:
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Leisure
Money
All
100
John wants the security of marriage and the freedom of being single.
have it both ways
100
She just happened to know the poem.
off the top of her head
100
The four acts for the opening of the jazz festival were the best we had ever heard.
top of the line
100
We have to struggle to live within our budget, but we manage
live within one's means
100
We are struggling to live with so little money.
live within one's means
200
The rainy weather eliminated the option of a picnic for the weekend.
rule out
200
In the second round, the challenger gave up
threw in the towel
200
Everyone at school was trying to make her happy.
Make her day
200
I wish I were out of debt and my account had money in it.
in the black
200
In no way will I take a taxi. I am too rich for that.
beneath one
300
I thought I'd lost my purse, but it was sitting on the table in plain view.
right under my nose
300
They're always finding ways to make things easier and cheaper.
cut corners
300
Sue: Then I want you to move the piano and turn all the mattresses. Andy: Come on. Relax! I'm not made of steel, you know.
Take it easy
300
I can't afford that. Money is not readily available.
doesn't grow on trees
300
The president appeared at a rally in Washington to publicize his new economic plan.
make a plug
400
If they catch you stealing, you're fired on the spot. There are no other options.
no ifs ands or buts
400
I meant to go to the grocery store on the way home, but I forgot.
slipped my mind
400
Wow, look at Sally! She's really beautiful!
dressed to kill
400
I am trying to acquire the limited edition dvd.
get my hands on
400
She was very angry. We had to calm her down and encourage her to not panic.
keep a level head
500
I don't know what Sally plans to do. Things hadn't been decided the last time we talked.
up in the air
500
With the end of the century coming soon, major celebrations were being planned.
right around the corner
500
"Here," said the waiter, "have a cup of coffee free for you."
on the house
500
Janet looked everywhere, but she couldn't find the kitten and finally had to ask the man.
searched high and low
500
They want to publish his autobiography so let's hope he doesn't ruin it by arguing with the publishers.
blow it