Sir Faisal Amin: Idiomatic Sentences, Idiom & Translation

Idiomatic Sentences, Idiom & Translation

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Idiom

Translation

1.	She is a peach.
2.	He's full of beans.
3.	It's not my cup of tea.
4.	He's full of baloney.
5.	It's just sour grapes.
6.	That's corny.
7.	I'm in a pickle.
8.	He brings home the bacon.
9.	She's in a stew.
10.	He's the top banana.
11.	He's the salt of the earth.
12.	She's worth her salt.
13.	They're two peas in a pod.
14.	I'm nuts about you.
15.	It's a piece of cake.
16.	You can't have your cake and eat it too.
17.	He's a real ham.
18.	It's a hard nut to crack.
19.	Let's talk turkey.
20.	He's a bad egg.

1.	She's sweet and helpful.
2.	He's not telling the truth.
3.	I don't care for that.
4.	He doesn't know what he's talking about.
5.	They have resentment.
6.	It's sentimental.
7.	I'm in a dilemma.
8.	He brings home the family money.
9.	She's upset.
10.	He's the headman.
11.	He's a very good person.
12.	She's a valuable employee.
13.	If you see one you see the other.
14.	I'm in love with you.
15.	It's quite simple.
16.	You can't use it and save it.
17.	He's a frustrated actor.
18.	It's a difficult problem to solve.
19.	Let's talk seriously.
20.	He cannot be trusted.

	We need to break the ice.
22.	We'll get a baker's dozen.
23.	He's got a finger in every pie.
24.	You'll have to take potluck.
25.	She's hard-boiled.
26.	He's the apple of my eye.
27.	He's a rotten egg.
28.	It's for the birds.
29.	She eats like a bird.
30.	He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
31.	I smell a rat.
32.	He's chicken-hearted.
33.	I could eat a horse.
34.	Please don't monkey around.
35.	We'll kill two birds with one stone.
36.	It's three miles as the crow flies.
37.	Don't cry wolf.
38.	It has dog-eared pages.
39.	He's the underdog.
40.	She's like a fish out of water.

21.	Everyone's a little tense - lets be friendly.
22.	We'll get items.
23.	He has many deals going.
24.	Be happy with what we have on hand.
25.	She makes tough deals.
26.	He's my favorite person.
27.	He is a thoroughly evil person.
28.	It's a crazy idea.
29.	She eats little or nothing.
30.	He's a bad guy pretending to be good.
31.	Someone has betrayed us.
32.	He has no courage.
33.	I'm extremely hungry.
34.	Get serious and stop playing.
35.	One solution solves two problems.
36.	It's three miles going straight.
37.	Don't give a false alarm.
38.	It's a well-used popular book.
39.	He's not the favorite to win.
40.	She is not in her area of expertise.

Idiom

Translation

41.	You'll stir up a hornet's nest.
42.	Don't let him get your goat.
43.	Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
44.	They are packed like sardines.
45.	We got a bird's eye view.
46.	We're on a wild-goose chase.
47.	It's raining cats and dogs.
48.	It's just monkey business.
49.	He'll weasel out.
50.	She'll go ape.
51.	Let's talk turkey.
52.	Don't let the cat out of the bag.
53.	Those are crocodile tears.
54.	He's a card shark.
55.	We had a whale of a time.
56.	He drinks like a fish.
57.	I've got a frog in my throat.
58.	He rolled snake eyes.
59.	She's pig-headed.
60.	It sounds fishy.

41.	You'll cause a great deal of new problems.
42.	Don't let him get you upset.
43.	Don't make big of something insignificant.
44.	There is absolutely no room for even one more.
45.	We had a very good viewpoint from on high.
46.	We were chasing something that didn't exist.
47.	It is the heaviest rain I have ever seen.
48.	The business is either his own business or fake.
49.	He'll back out of all agreements.
50.	She'll become very upset.
51.	Let's begin to talk seriously.
52.	Don't tell our secret.
53.	Those are false tears.
54.	He is a professional card player.
55.	We had a great time.
56.	He is a heavy alcohol drinker.
57.	I need to clear my throat in order to talk right.
58.	His dice had two ones.
59.	She is very stubborn.
60.	It doesn't sound like it's true.

Idiom

Translation

61.	Don't make a hog of yourself.
62.	Quit horsing around.
63.	He's a rat.
64.	He ratted on me.
65.	She is a stool pigeon.
66.	I can't make heads or tails of it.
67.	She's no spring chicken.
68.	She lost her head.
69.	He can't keep his head above water.
70.	That's just off the top of my head.
71.	She's got her head in the clouds.
72.	She's levelheaded.
73.	He's head over heels in love.
74.	It just goes through my head.
75.	You've got rocks in your head.
76.	Let's put our heads together.
77.	Use your head.
78.	Her hair will be standing on end.
79.	She's up to her head in work.
80.	He's at it tooth and nail.

61.	Don't take more than your share.
62.	Stop being silly and get serious.
63.	He is not to be trusted.
64.	He informed others about my secrets.
65.	She informs on everybody.
66.	She is a tough old lady.
67.	I can't understand what you are talking about.
68.	She did something crazy.
69.	He's too busy with many things.
70.	Here's an idea without too much thought.
71.	Her ideas are not practical.
72.	She's always has good practical ideas.
73.	He's so in love he doesn't care about anything.
74.	I can't seem to concentrate.
75.	Your ideas are not realistic.
76.	Let's share ideas.
77.	Start thinking about a solution.
78.	This solution will distress her greatly.
79.	She has too much to do right now.
80.	He's gives the problem all his attention.

IDIOMS

Translation

81.	I've got a lump in my throat.
82.	You'd better save your neck.
83.	You better turn the other cheek.
84.	Just swallow your pride.
85.	My lips are sealed.
86.	It's a slap in the face.
87.	You can talk until you're blue in the face.
88.	You must face the music.
89.	He can't keep a straight face.
90.	He'll fall flat on his face.
91.	That will blow my mind.
92.	I want to pick your brains.
93.	He gave me a piece of his mind.
94.	You get on my nerves.
95.	That'll boggle your mind.
96.	You've got to get up your nerve.
97.	Don't just shoot off your mouth.
98.	Her spirits are low.
99.	Watch your mouth!
100.	He put his foot in his mouth.

81.	I am emotionally involved and distressed.
82.	You must survive this situation.
83.	Don't let what they say bother you!
84.	Forget your pride and solve the problem.
85.	I will never reveal the secret.
86.	That is an insult to me.
87.	They aren't listening to you.
88.	Admit your error - solve it and go on.
89.	Try to keep from laughing at them.
90.	He will fail on this thing.
91.	I will be totally surprised.
92.	I need and want some ideas from you.
93.	He scolded me for my deficiencies.
94.	What you do or say often irritates me.
95.	This will absolutely amaze you.
96.	Don't be afraid of trying something.
97.	Wait and speak when you've thought about it.
98.	She's down in the mouth.
99.	You've said something offensive.
100.	He said something very stupid.

big mouth.
102.	It's just hand to mouth.
103.	Keep a stiff upper lip.
104.	It makes my mouth water.
105.	It was by word of mouth.
106.	It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
107.	It will melt in your mouth.
108.	You can save your breath.
109.	She takes my breath away.
110.	I did it by the skin of my teeth.
111.	It's on the tip of my tongue.
112.	You'll eat your words.
113.	She's got a sharp tongue.
114.	It's my mother tongue.
115.	It was a slip of the tongue.
116.	He said it tongue in cheek.
117.	She's tongue-tied.
118.	I only have eyes for you.
119.	I never want to lay eyes on you.
120.	I've got my eye on you.

101.	She talks too much and says the wrong things.
102.	It is a very low cost project.
103.	Keep trying and you can succeed.
104.	I think that is a very attractive idea.
105.	I was told in person.
106.	I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
107.	You will like this idea.
108.	They don't listen - they're not open to anything.
109.	She's the most wonderful creature I've ever seen.
110.	I just barely got the job done.
111.	I know it - I just can't say it now.
112.	Any thing you say may come back to haunt you.
113.	Her words are like a sword - they can hurt.
114.	It is my native language.
115.	I didn't intend to say that.
116.	He was kidding when he said that.
117.	She's so excited she can't speak.
118.	You are the object of my affection.
119.	Go! I never want to see you again.
120.	I'm watching you - one mistake and you're gone.

Idiom

Translation

121.	He's making eyes at her.
122.	That'll make your eyes pop.
123.	I can't believe my eyes.
124.	There's more than meets the eye.
125.	She's a sight for sore eyes.
126.	You need to catch his eye.
127.	His eyes are bigger than his stomach.
128.	Feast your eyes on that.
129.	She will pull the wool over his eyes.
130.	It's a highbrow place.
131.	You'll pay through the nose.
132.	Don't turn up your nose at me.
133.	She's got a nose for news.
134.	She won by a nose.
135.	You need to lead them by the nose.
136.	Keep your nose clean.
137.	It's nothing to sneeze at.
138.	It's under your nose.
139.	She won by a hair.
140.	I'm all ears.

121.	He is flirting with her.
122.	You will be really surprised when this happens.
123.	What I am seeing is hard to believe.
124.	You are not telling me all the facts.
125.	We're very happy to see her - we need her.
126.	You must get his attention.
127.	He takes more food than he can eat.
128.	Isn't that a wonderful thing we have here?
129.	She will fool him every time.
130.	It is a very high-class place.
131.	It's extremely costly to do that.
132.	Don't think you are better than I am.
133.	She can get a story from almost nothing.
134.	It was a very close race.
135.	You have to tell them every single detail.
136.	Be honest and ethical.
137.	It is a good offer.
138.	It's right there in front of you.
139.	She won by just a tiny bit.
140.	I am listening with great interest

Idiom

Translation

141.	It was an ear-splitting sound.
142.	It goes in one ear and out the other.
143.	Keep your ear to the ground.
144.	You'd better prick up your ears.
145.	She can wind him around her little finger.
146.	He's got a finger in every pie.
147.	My hands are tied.
148.	Please lend me a hand.
149.	Give him a hand.
150.	Give him a hand.
151.	He's got a green thumb.
152.	I'm all thumbs.
153.	I've got it all at my fingertips.
154.	He's an old hand.
155.	She's got her hands full.
156.	I wash my hands of it all.
157.	He was caught red-handed.
158.	Don't let it slip through your fingers.
159.	You must get the upper hand.
160.	He's up in arms about it.

141.	The noise hurt my ears.
142.	He doesn't listen to anyone.
143.	Listen everywhere to find what is going on.
144.	Pay attention to what is happening.
145.	She can manipulate him to do what she wants.
146.	He is trying every possible way.
147.	There is nothing I can do because of regulations.
148.	Help him with this.
149.	Clap your hand in appreciation.
150.	Help him.
151.	He is good at gardening.
152.	I am very clumsy.
153.	I have all the right information.
154.	He has lots of experience at that.
155.	She has more things to do than she can handle.
156.	I want no part of this thing.
157.	He was caught in the act of a crime.
158.	Don't let this good customer get away.
159.	Get an advantage on your competitor.
160.	He has gotten upset about something.

Idiom

Translation

161.	I only got hand-me-downs.
162.	I've got to hand it to you.
163.	It's hands off to you.
164.	Try to thumb a ride.
165.	We are short-handed.
166.	You must toe the line.
167.	He's got cold feet.
168.	He's a heel.
169.	You better shake a leg.
170.	She's pulling my leg.
171.	You'll foot the bill.
172.	You'll have to put your foot down.
173.	You don't have a leg to stand on.
174.	You've got to put your best foot forward.
175.	Don't drag your feet.
176.	You've got to get a foot in the door.
177.	The shoe is on the other foot now.
178.	You'll step on her toes.
179.	He's got a chip on his shoulder.
180.	She gave him the cold shoulder.

161.	What I got was all second-hand stuff.
162.	I admire what you have done.
163.	You are not to do any work on this item.
164.	Beg for a ride.
165.	I need your help.
166.	Everyone must follow all the rules.
167.	He's frightened and doesn't think he can do it.
168.	He does not act like a gentleman with ladies.
169.	You need to work faster.
170.	She is trying to trick or fool me.
171.	You will have to pay the entire cost.
172.	You'll need to assert yourself - be more forceful.
173.	You are not secure in your position.
174.	Go with the best idea that you have.
175.	Don't delay - get to work.
176.	You must get the customers attention.
177.	Now they have the problem not us.
178.	You'll be moving in on her territory.
179.	He is looking for an excuse to fight.
180.	She is trying to get him to leave her alone.

Idiom

Translation

181.	Get off my back!
182.	Get it off your chest.
183.	I need some elbowroom.
184.	He's a thorn in my side.
185.	Don't turn your back on her.
186.	He turns my stomach.
187.	I've got butterflies in my stomach.
188.	She can't stomach it.
189.	He's lily-livered.
190.	She makes my flesh creep.
191.	She's a busybody.
192.	We need a heart to heart talk.
193.	You need to learn this by heart.
194.	Please! Have a heart.
195.	My heart is in my mouth.
196.	Don't take it to heart.
197.	She's a hard-hearted woman.
198.	She's got a heart of stone.
199.	Eat your heart out.
200.	You'll break my heart.

181.	Leave me alone and let me get to work.
182.	Tell me exactly what is bothering you.
183.	We are too crowded in this office.
184.	Everything he does irritates me.
185.	She can't be trusted.
186.	He totally disgusts me.
187.	I'm very nervous about this deal.
188.	She thinks this deal is too rotten to do.
189.	He too much a coward to do it.
190.	She is extremely revolting in her attitude.
191.	She pays attention to everybody else's business.
192.	We need to talk confidentially.
193.	You need to know this stuff well.
194.	Get some feelings about being nice.
195.	I'm extremely nervous about this deal.
196.	Don't take this personally - it's just business.
197.	She has no compassion for anyone.
198.	She makes decisions without regard to people.
199.	You are envious of my success.
200.	I'll be disappointed about this.

Idiom

Translation

201.	He's our ace in the hole.
202.	He's a stuffed shirt.
203.	We are ahead of the game.
204.	They're all shook up.
205.	They're all washed up.
206.	He's asleep at the switch.
207.	He'll do after a fashion.
208.	She's a back seat driver.
209.	He's a ball of fire.
210.	You're barking up the wrong tree.
211.	His bark is worse than his bite.
212.	You've got bats in your belfry.
213.	She will bawl him out.
214.	Don't beat around the bush.
215.	Beat it.
216.	I need my beauty sleep.
217.	It's no bed of roses.
218.	I'm behind the eight ball.
219.	He's beside himself with misery.
220.	It's better late than never.

201.	When all else fails - he will save us.
202.	He is very pretentious.
203.	Right now we are profitable.
204.	They are upset that we are winning.
205.	They have been defeated.
206.	He's not alert to what is going on.
207.	He'll learn to do better but not well.
208.	She always will criticize any idea.
209.	He's one of best workers.
210.	You have totally the wrong approach.
211.	He yells but he doesn't mean anything by it.
212.	You are crazy and have ridiculous ideas.
213.	She will verbally discipline him.
214.	Stop talking in circles - speak directly.
215.	Go away!
216.	I need to sleep.
217.	This will not be easy.
218.	I am in trouble with the boss.
219.	He is extremely miserable.
220.	Being late is bad but it's better than never.

Idiom

Translation

221.	He's the big cheese.
222.	He's the big wheel.
223.	He's the big shot.
224.	Don't bite off more than you can chew.
225.	Don't bite the hand than feeds you.
226.	He'll soon bite the dust.
227.	Don't blow your top.
228.	Don't blow your cool.
229.	I've got a bone to pick with you.
230.	You should brush up on it.
231.	You need to build a fire under them.
232.	You'll need to burn the midnight oil.
233.	Don't break your word.
234.	We need to break the news.
235.	Let's bury the hatchet.
236.	We won by a hair.
237.	By hook or crook we'll do it.
238.	Let's call it a day.
239.	Let's call it quits.
240.	You call the shots.

221.	He is the headman.
222.	He's the big boss.
223.	He is an important man.
224.	Don't try to do more than you can accomplish.
225.	Be loyal to your company that pays you.
226.	He soon will be found out and lose.
227.	Stay calm.
228.	Remain calm and collected.
229.	You've something that is a problem to me.
230.	You need to study and learn this.
231.	They need to be motivated.
232.	You will have to work overtime.
233.	Do what you have promised.
234.	We need to tell them the bad news.
235.	Let's forget our old fights and hatreds.
236.	We won a very close victory.
237.	We'll do it whatever it takes.
238.	That's enough work for today.
239.	Let's stop for now.
240.	You make the decisions.

Idiom

Translation

241.	It's a can of worms.
242.	I ride in a car pool.
243.	Don't chicken out on us.
244.	He's a chip off the old block.
245.	We need to cut our losses.
246.	You've cooked your own goose.
247.	You make me crack up.
248.	You need to crack a book.
249.	You need to crack a joke.
250.	It cramps my style.
251.	He's the cream of the crop.
252.	Don't cut corners.
253.	It's a cut and dried situation.
254.	We're at a dead stop.
255.	He's dead to the world.
256.	It will soon die out.
257.	They're a dime a dozen.
258.	Watch him do a double take.
259.	She's down in the dumps.
260.	She got a dose of her own medicine.

241.	That is a big bunch of problems.
242.	A group of us ride to work together.
243.	Don't get scared and leave.
244.	He is just like his dad.
245.	We must withdraw form a losing situation.
246.	You are in a problem of your own making.
247.	I find you extremely funny.
248.	Open up a book and learn something.
249.	Don't be so serious all the time.
250.	You have put too many limits on me.
251.	He is the best there is.
252.	Follow all of the rules.
253.	There are no changes or discussions - just do it.
254.	We can't do anything right now.
255.	He is so tired he can't function.
256.	That problem will be gone soon.
257.	They aren't worth anything.
258.	He will gasp when he sees this.
259.	She is very depressed.
260.	She got just the trouble that she gives others.

Idiom

Translation

261.	Well that's down the drain.
262.	That's all down the tubes.
263.	Don't drag your feet on this.
264.	I'm drawing a blank.
265.	We need to draw the line here.
266.	He drives a hard bargain.
267.	It's just a drop in the bucket.
268.	She eats like a bird.
269.	She eats like a horse.
270.	He's at the end of his rope.
271.	I feel like a million dollars.
272.	Finders keepers - losers weepers.
273.	It will fit like a glove.
274.	They're going to flip their lid.
275.	He will fly off the handle.
276.	Don't fool around with that.
277.	It's a foolproof scheme.
278.	This is for keeps.
279.	You'll need to fork out some dough.
280.	He's out getting forty winks.

261.	We have completely lost everything on this.
262.	We have totally lost everything on this.
263.	Get working and stop the delaying.
264.	I don't have any idea on this.
265.	We make no more concessions.
266.	He makes it tough to make much of a profit.
267.	That is just the beginning of the problems.
268.	She just picks at her food.
269.	She eats like a hungry man.
270.	He is just about out of ideas and energy.
271.	I feel wonderful.
272.	The finders are happy - the losers unhappy.
273.	The two situations work well together
274.	They are going to be extremely unhappy. .
275.	He will be very upset.
276.	Leave that situation alone.
277.	This idea is sure to succeed.
278.	This is it - no changes - no getting out.
279.	You will have to pay some cash.
280.	He is taking a quick nap.

Idiom

Translation

281.	Can they get away with that?
282.	Let's get down to brass tacks.
283.	I'll get even.
284.	Get off my back.
285.	Let's get the ball rolling.
286.	We'll get to the bottom of it.
287.	He got out of the bed on the wrong side.
288.	He doesn't have a ghost of a chance.
289.	He's giving me a hard time.
290.	Give him an inch and he'll take a mile.
291.	Don't give yourself away.
292.	They'll have to give up the ghost.
293.	He's a real globetrotter.
294.	They just go around in circles.
295.	They will go into orbit.
296.	They can just go jump in a lake.
297.	Don't go off the deep end.
298.	Grass is greener on the other side of the fence.
299.	Just grin and bear it.
300.	They often just ham it up.

281.	Will they be able to do that without trouble?
282.	Let's do some serious talking.
283.	I will return the bad you did to me.
284.	Stop bothering me and let me do my work.
285.	Let's start the work on this.
286.	We will find out exactly what is the problem.
287.	The day started bad and hasn't gotten any better.
288.	There is no way he can succeed.
289.	He is teasing me about that.
290.	Give a little and he takes a lot.
291.	Don't let them know what is your plan.
292.	They will have to give up trying.
293.	He travels all over the world.
294.	They go in all directions without any success.
295.	They will be very upset.
296.	If they don't like it - too bad.
297.	Don't go to extremes on this.
298.	Other things always look easier.
299.	Forget the problems - keep working.
300.	They like to get very dramatic.

Idiom

Translation

301.	You must hang in there.
302.	She has a lot of hang-ups.
303.	I can see the handwriting on the wall.
304.	Go and have a ball.
305.	We will have the last laugh.
306.	Hold on to your hat.
307.	Hold on to your horses. (Hold your horses)
308.	Have your own way.
309.	You've got two strikes against you.
310.	He's got one foot in the grave.
311.	We had a high time.
312.	You hit the nail on the head.
313.	They will hit the ceiling.
314.	That is a hit below the belt.
315.	I'm going to hit the sack.
316.	She's going to hit the hay.
317.	That just won't hold water.
318.	He can't hold down a job.
319.	Don't horse around.
320.	Keep them in the dark.

301.	Keep trying.
302.	She has a lot of irrational objections.
303.	I can sense the mood of people.
304.	Go and enjoy yourself.
305.	They are winning now but in the end we will win.
306.	Be patient.
307.	Don't get too excited.
308.	OK! Do what you want.
309.	One more mistake and you are out!
310.	He is too old.
311.	We had a good time.
312.	That is exactly the situation.
313.	They will be extremely upset.
314.	That is not playing fair or honest.
315.	I'm going to bed.
316.	She is going to bed.
317.	That idea just won't work.
318.	He has lost every job he ever had.
319.	Don't play around - be serious.
320.	Don't let them know what is going on.

Idiom

Translation

321.	That's it in a nutshell.
322.	She's often in my hair.
323.	We've got one thing in the hole.
324.	They are in the same boat.
325.	We are in full swing now.
326.	We have more irons in the fire.
327.	He's a jack-of-all-trades.
328.	Don't jump down my throat.
329.	It's just what the doctor ordered.
330.	You keep the ball rolling.
331.	Now keep that under your hat.
332.	You keep plugging away.
333.	That's a kick in the pants.
334.	Knock it off!
335.	He's about to kick the bucket.
336.	He knows the ropes.
337.	That is the last straw.
338.	You need to let off some steam.
339.	Don't lie down on the job.
340.	She is a long shot to win.

321.	That is a short summary of the situation.
322.	She is often in my way.
323.	One thing is on our side.
324.	We both have the same problem.
325.	We are all working full time on this.
326.	We have many other things to do.
327.	He has many talents.
328.	Don't criticize me so severely.
329.	That is an excellent solution.
330.	Keep up your good efforts.
331.	Don't tell this to anyone.
332.	Keep working to solve this.
333.	That is a good encouragement.
334.	Stop doing that!
335.	He is about to die.
336.	He knows what he is doing.
337.	He has made one error too many.
338.	Don't contain all your anger.
339.	Keep working - don't slow down.
340.	She is not the most likely winner.

Idiom

Translation

341.	He's a long-winded talker.
342.	She looked daggers at him.
343.	Don't look down on them.
344.	You'll lose your shirt doing that.
345.	That is a lost cause.
346.	We'll lower the boom on them.
347.	That'll make the fur fly.
348.	She can't make ends meet.
349.	Make yourself at home.
350.	He's a man of his word.
351.	It's a matter of life and death.
352.	Your name is mud.
353.	It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
354.	She's an old flame.
355.	It happens once in a blue moon.
356.	It's on the house.
357.	Be on the lookout for her.
358.	He's on the bandwagon.
359.	She's on the ball.
360.	He's out of date.

341.	He talks and talks.
342.	She gave him a look of disapproval.
343.	Don't think you are better than they are.
344.	You will lose everything.
345.	You cannot succeed.
346.	We will soundly defeat them.
347.	That will get their attention.
348.	She spends more than she makes.
349.	Act as if this was your home.
350.	He always keeps promises.
351.	This is a very serious situation.
352.	You will be thought of as a loser.
353.	It is a difficult thing to find.
354.	She's a past girlfriend.
355.	It will never happen.
356.	You do not need to pay for it.
357.	Watch for her.
358.	He has joined our side of the argument.
359.	She is very perceptive.
360.	He is living in the past.

Idiom

Translation

361.	That is out of the question.
362.	Don't go out on a limb.
363.	We'll paint the town red.
364.	He'll just pass the buck.
365.	He passed out at the party.
366.	A penny for your thoughts.
367.	He'll just pick a fight.
368.	I'm on pins and needles waiting.
369.	We won't play second fiddle to them.
370.	You've got to pull yourself together.
371.	He'd pinch pennies.
372.	It's just a play on words.
373.	Everybody must pitch in.
374.	We'll polish them off.
375.	Will you pop the question?
376.	He's an apple polisher.
377.	I can pull strings.
378.	It's just puppy love.
379.	Put on your thinking cap.
380.	Let's put your cards on the table.

361.	That idea is not acceptable.
362.	Don't make any commitments on that.
363.	We will go out to party.
364.	He will blame someone else.
365.	He was so drunk he lost consciousness.
366.	What were you thinking just now?
367.	He will provoke you into a fight.
368.	I'm anxious to find out something.
369.	We will not be in second place.
370.	Get organized and not so emotional.
371.	He is too careful with money.
372.	The meaning is not what the words say.
373.	All must help.
374.	We will defeat them all.
375.	Will you ask her to marry you?
376.	He tries to hard to please the boss.
377.	I have some connections with the right people.
378.	It is just infatuation.
379.	Give this some serious thought.
380.	Let's be honest with each other.

Idiom

Translation

381.	You put the cart before the horse.
382.	That will put a feather in his cap.
383.	Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
384.	It's raining cats and dogs.
385.	You've got to read between the lines.
386.	That rings the bell.
387.	Don't rob the cradle.
388.	He'll just rock the boat.
389.	We've got lots of red tape.
390.	It's just a rip off.
391.	He rubs me the wrong way.
392.	As a rule of thumb I refuse.
393.	It's pretty run down.
394.	He needs a security blanket.
395.	Seeing is believing.
396.	That'll separate the men from the boys.
397.	You've got them shaking in their boots.
398.	You'll have to sink or swim.
399.	We are sitting pretty.
400.	She slays me with that nonsense.

381.	Put first things first.
382.	This will be a credit to him.
383.	Don't depend on just one thing.
384.	It is a heavy rain.
385.	Look at what they mean not what they say.
386.	Now I remember.
387.	She's too young for you.
388.	He will get everyone upset.
389.	All the government regulations are difficult.
390.	They will cheat you.
391.	I do not like his attitude.
392.	Generally I refuse.
393.	It is in bad condition.
394.	He always needs reassurance.
395.	I only believe what I can see.
396.	We will find out who is serious.
397.	They are afraid now.
398.	It will be win all or lose all now.
399.	We are in a good position.
400.	She disgusts me with those silly ideas.

Idiom

Translation

401.	Everything is ship shape.
402.	Why don't you sleep on it?
403.	We just made small talk.
404.	Go ahead and sound off.
405.	He's spaced out.
406.	It will spread like wildfire.
407.	They have stacked the deck.
408.	They have stacked the cards.
409.	We will need to start from scratch.
410.	I don't want to steal his thunder.
411.	She tried to steal the spotlight.
412.	You must stick to your guns on that.
413.	He's just a stick-in-the-mud.
414.	You won't strike it rich.
415.	You need to strike while the iron is hot.
416.	We won't take a back seat to them.
417.	We're in the driving seat.
428.	Our new project will soon take off.
419.	You have to take your medicine.
420.	You can take the floor.

401.	Everything is in good order.
402.	Think about it tonight - let me know tomorrow.
403.	We didn't talk about anything serious.
404.	Say what you think.
405.	He is on drugs.
406.	This idea will be very popular.
407.	We are not playing under even conditions.
408.	They have cheated us to their advantage.
409.	We need to start at the beginning.
410.	I will let him break the good news.
411.	She wants undeserved attention.
412.	Your idea is good - stay with it.
413.	He is too old fashioned.
414.	This idea won't make you rich.
415.	Do it while the opportunity is right.
416.	We won't be in second place to them.
417.	We control the situation.
428.	It will be a great success.
419.	If you did wrong you must pay.
420.	It is your turn - speak.

Idiom

Translation

421.	You run with it.
422.	Take your hat off to no one.
423.	We won't take sides.
424.	That is a tall story.
425.	We'll throw the book at them.
426.	We will throw in the towel.
427.	We'll throw in the sponge.
428.	We'll throw a party.
429.	She'll throw a fit.
430.	We'll hold them to the letter.
431.	Remember that time marches on.
432.	I think they will tie the knot.
433.	We're tickled to death about it.
434.	We had the time of our life.
435.	It will be touch and go for a while.
436.	We will need to touch up things.
437.	It will be to the tune of a million.
438.	It's part of the tricks of the trade.
439.	It's time to turn in.
440.	We will turn the tables on them.

421.	The project is yours to make it a success.
422.	You are a good as anyone else.
423.	We will be neutral on this.
424.	I don't believe your explanation.
425.	If they did wrong they must pay.
426.	We give up.
427.	We give up.
428.	We will have a party.
429.	She will be extremely upset.
430.	They will have to follow all the rules.
431.	You are wasting time.
432.	They will get married.
433.	We are very pleased.
434.	We had a good time.
435.	We won't know if we succeed or fail.
436.	We need to solve some little problems.
437.	It will cost about a million dollars.
438.	It is one of my secret solutions.
439.	It's time to go to sleep.
440.	We will reverse the situation.

Idiom

Translation

441.	She had better turn over a new leaf.
442.	He's got me turned on.
443.	Don't just twiddle your thumbs.
444.	I put her under your wings.
445.	He is up to something.
446.	Don't get up in arms.
447.	He'll upstage us.
448.	We won't wait on them.
449.	They'll walk all over you.
450.	He's walking on air.
451.	You're walking on thin ice.
452.	He will just warm the bench.
453.	Don't wash your dirty linen in public.
454.	You'll just be wasting your breath.
455.	The wear and tear will defeat us.
456.	You'll wear out your welcome.
457.	I'll pay you when my ship comes in.
458.	We just have to weather the storm.
459.	I can see the writing on the wall.
460.	Let's wind up this problem.

441.	She needs to change her ways.
442.	He has me excited about that.
443.	Get to work!
444.	She will report to you.
445.	He is doing something secretly.
446.	There is no need to get excited or upset.
447.	He'll do better than us.
448.	We are going ahead and not wait for them.
449.	They will take advantage of you.
450.	He is really excited.
451.	You may fail at any moment.
452.	He will sit by while we work.
453.	Don't tell your bad points to others.
454.	Don't bother, they won't listen.
455.	The effort is not worth the rewards.
456.	Don't stay too long.
457.	When I get rich I'll pay you.
458.	Keep working in rough times.
459.	I can sense that thing may be bad.
460.	We need to finish this.

Idiom

Translation

461.	We will agree word for word.
462.	Just a word to the wise - Shut up!
463.	You just zip your lip.
464.	Keep your shirt on.
465.	They are pulling your leg.
466.	She is rolling in the dough.
467.	He's stinking rich.
468.	We'll make him the fall guy.
469.	He will take the rap.
470.	It's a bum rap.
471.	You need to bend over backwards.
472.	You need to bite the bullet.
473.	They will bite the dust.
474.	Has the cat got your tongue?
475.	They will have to cough up the money.
476.	It's different strokes for different folks.
477.	She's dressed to kill.
478.	He's driving me up the wall.
479.	That's duck soup.
480.	What is eating you?

461.	We agree exactly.
462.	Listen to me!
463.	Stop talking so much.
464.	Don't get so impatient.
465.	They are playing a trick on you.
466.	She has lots of money.
467.	He's very wealthy.
468.	We will put the blame on him.
469.	He will be the guilty one.
470.	He is innocent.
471.	You need to try very hard.
472.	You need to endure a difficult situation.
473.	They will go down to defeat.
474.	Can't you talk?
475.	They will have to willingly come up with money.
476.	Everyone has different interests and tastes.
477.	She's wearing her finest clothes.
478.	He is annoying me greatly.
479.	That is very easy.
480.	What is annoying you?

Idiom

Translation

481.	Someone is feeding you a line.
482.	We can get it for a song.
483.	We can get away clean.
484.	Don't get in her hair.
485.	She will get the ax.
486.	We need to get the jump on them.
487.	You should give it your best shot.
488.	We will give them the slip.
489.	He will go to bat for you.
490.	She is going to the dogs.
491.	She's got the world by the tail.
492.	That's a horse of a different color.
493.	If the shoe fits - wear it.
494.	Don't jump the gun.
495.	Let's kick up our heels.
496.	This will knock their socks off.
497.	We won't leave them high and dry.
498.	It is a lemon.
499.	We need to make a splash.
500.	Money talks.

481.	Someone is deceiving you.
482.	We can get it for very little money.
483.	We can escape punishment.
484.	Don't bother her.
485.	She will be fired.
486.	We need to get an advantage on them.
487.	You should try your hardest.
488.	We will escape.
489.	He will support you all the way.
490.	She is becoming rundown.
491.	She's happy and successful.
492.	That's an entirely different situation.
493.	If you are wrong admit it.
494.	Don't be hasty.
495.	Let's celebrate.
496.	This will enthuse and excite them.
497.	We won't abandon them.
498.	It is defective.
499.	We need to be successful and get their attention.
500.	Money can influence people.

Idiom

Translation

501.	They don't have a leg to stand on.
502.	We'll put that on ice.
503.	We are not out of the woods.
504.	He is on his last legs.
505.	We will play this one by ear.
506.	Put your money where your mouth is.
507.	They will raise a stink.
508.	We will have to scratch their back.
509.	They will sell you down the river.
510.	Don't sell them short.
511.	You must shape up or ship out.
512.	Let's just shoot the breeze.
513.	We are sitting pretty.
514.	They gave us a snow job.
515.	Don't spill the beans.
516.	Don't spread yourself too thin.
517.	Don't stick you neck out on this.
518.	This is straight from the horse's mouth.
519.	You must take the bull by the horns.
520.	You are talking through your hat.

501.	They have no defense for their actions.
502.	We'll save that one for the future.
503.	We are not out of danger.
504.	He is sick and failing fast.
505.	We will improvise as we go along.
506.	You must follow through with what you say.
507.	They will protest strongly.
508.	We will have to do them a favor.
509.	They will betray you.
510.	Don't underestimate them.
511.	You must behave or leave.
512.	Let's just chat informally.
513.	We are in a fortunate position.
514.	It was insincere talk.
515.	Don't reveal our secret.
516.	Don't become involved in too many things.
517.	Don't take too much risk.
518.	It is from a reliable source.
519.	You must take decisive action.
520.	You are making foolish statements.

Idiom

Translation

521.	I said it tongue in cheek.
522.	What do they have up their sleeve?
523.	She is a wet blanket.
524.	She is tooting her own horn.
525.	Above all to thy own self be true.
526.	After all's said and done, more is said than done.
527.	He has fallen afoul of the law.
528.	It is all up in the air.
529.	Be on the alert for danger.
530.	That is up his alley.
531.	In that she stands alone.
532.	They will be along soon.
533.	I will be able to get along.
534.	All along I knew they would fail.
535.	That will cost you and arm and a leg.
536.	They welcomed us with open arms.
537.	I will get around to it soon.
538.	It is sold as is.
539.	Don't turn your back on them.
540.	Don't go back on your word.

521.	I didn't say it seriously.
522.	What facts have they concealed?
523.	She's boring and spoils everyone's fun.
524.	She is boasting.
525.	First be honest to yourself.
526.	In the end there's more talk than action.
527.	He is in conflict with the law.
528.	It is not been decided.
529.	Watch for danger.
530.	It is compatible with his ability.
531.	She is unequaled.
532.	They will be here soon.
533.	I will be able to mange successfully.
534.	From the beginning I knew they would fail.
535.	It will cost an extravagant amount.
536.	They were very cordial.
537.	I will be able to deal with it.
538.	It's sold with no guarantees.
539.	Don't reject them.
540.	Don't fail to keep your promise.

Idiom

Translation

541.	It is in the bag.
542.	They arrived bag and baggage.
543.	Keep on the ball.
544.	He is off base.
545.	Right off the bat they fought.
546.	We will go to bat for them.
547.	Bear in mind their finances.
548.	We will need to tighten our belt.
549.	You bet we will go.
550.	Between you and me they won't do it.
551.	He is big on meat and potatoes.
552.	We expect to make it big.
553.	It will fill the bill.
554.	We did it bit by bit.
555.	They will try to put the bite on us.
556.	We are now in the black.
557.	The company is on the block.
558.	They are blowing hot and cold.
559.	He is just blowing off steam.
560.	It came from out of the blue.

541.	We are assured of a successful outcome.
542.	They arrived with all their belongings.
543.	Be alert, competent and efficient.
544.	He is badly mistaken.
545.	Immediately they fought.
546.	We will assist them.
547.	Remember their finances.
548.	We must become thriftier.
549.	Certainly we will go.
550.	In strictest confidence, they won't do it.
551.	He likes meat and potatoes.
552.	We expect to be very successful.
553.	It will meet all our requirements.
554.	We did it little by little.
555.	They will try to borrow money from us.
556.	We are now profitable.
557.	The company is for sale.
558.	They are changing their minds.
559.	He is just venting his anger.
560.	It was totally unexpected.

Idiom

Translation

561.	The new changes are across the board.
562.	I feel it in my bones.
563.	That is one for the books.
564.	He has been hitting the bottle.
565.	That is out of bounds.
566.	Don't burn the bridges behind you.
567.	He had money to burn.
568.	We will go by and by.
569.	By and large they are honest.
570.	That was a close call.
571.	He burns the candle at both ends.
572.	She can't hold a candle to her friend.
573.	Put your cards on the table.
574.	He's got a card up his sleeve.
575.	It is just not in the cards.
576.	Try to catch your breath.
577.	We will chalk up that one to experience.
578.	We chewed the fat for a short while.
579.	Next week we will clean house.
580.	You must come clean.

561.	It will affect all divisions and groups.
562.	I have a premonition about this.
563.	That is something entirely new.
564.	He has begun to drink (alcohol) to excess.
565.	That is beyond your limits.
566.	Keep the possibility of retreat.
567.	He had lots of money.
568.	We will go in a little while.
569.	For the most part they are honest.
570.	It was a narrow escape.
571.	He spends too much energy in all directions.
572.	She is not nearly as good as her friend.
573.	Be frank about your motives and intentions.
574.	He has a secret plan in reserve.
575.	It is not likely to occur.
576.	Rest so you can continue.
577.	We will credit that to experience.
578.	We talked casually for a while.
579.	Next week we will get rid of anyone undesirable.
580.	You must confess your error.

Idiom

Translation

581.	She is in the clear.
582.	We need to clear the air.
583.	She has her head in the clouds.
584.	He killed her in cold blood.
585.	He was left out in the cold.
586.	They were acting in concert.
587.	They left him to cool his heels.
588.	They asked her to cool it.
589.	He tried to cut corners. I
590.	We are up a creek.
591.	She is bent out of shape.
592.	I'm fed up with him.
593.	I'm flat broke.
594.	She is a blabbermouth.
595.	We are antsy about that.
596.	It will cost you a bundle.
597.	Give it some elbow grease.
598.	I'm beat.
599.	You need to cut that out.
600.	It's as easy as pie.

581.	She is free from danger or suspicion.
582.	Let's ignore emotional tensions and differences.
583.	She is not in the real world.
584.	He killed her without any feeling, or remorse.
585.	He got nothing.
586.	They were acting together.
587.	He was left waiting.
588.	She was asked to calm down and relax.
589.	It's a dangerous, possibly illegal solution.
590.	We are in a difficult or unfortunate position.
591.	She is upset about something.
592.	I have no patience with him.
593.	I have no money.
594.	She talks all the time.
595.	We are not confident about it.
596.	It will be quite expensive.
597.	You need to go to work.
598.	I am very tired.
599.	Stop doing that.
600.	It is very simple.

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