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A safe bet
Probably true. Will probably happen. "It's a safe bet that your English skills improve quickly if you study at Elanguest."
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Fit the bill
Seems correct. "That seems to fit the bill. I'll take it."
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Black and blue
Bruised. "He was beaten until he was black and blue."
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In cold blood
With no compassion or mercy. Usually associated with ruthless murder. "The assassin was evil. He killed him in cold blood."
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Out of the blue
Unexpected. "A great idea just came to me out of the blue."
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Call someone's bluff
Make someone prove what they say. "He implied that he would terminate my contract, but I called his bluff."
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Rock the boat
Create problems for other people. Everyone likes Anthony. He doesn't rock the boat."
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By the book
Doing something according to rules. "He's a good cop. He does everything by the book."
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Give someone the boot
Dismiss or get rid of someone. "Mr. Smith is an easy boss to work for. He doesn't like to give someone the boot."
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Get to the bottom of
Learn about and understand fully. "We are not sure what happened, but we intend to get to the bottom of this."
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Out of bounds
Not permitted. "Hans wanted to ask Mary out on a date, but I explained that she is out of bounds. Mary is engaged to Jack."
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Bread and butter
Regular income. "We are very dependent on our advertising revenue. It's our bread and butter."
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The best thing since sliced bread
A good invention or innovation. "I love this paper folding machine. It's the best thing since sliced bread."
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Give me a break
Don't expect me to believe or agree with that. "You think the teacher is joking? Give me a break."
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Don't hold your breath
Don't wait too long because it might not happen. "Yes, it's possible that they will lower taxes, but don't hold your breath."
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Cross that bridge when you come to it
Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before. "I'm not too wirried about a possible downturn in the economy. Anyway, let's cross that bridge when we come to it."
50)
The bubble has burst
A previously positive situation has encountered a serious problem. "Last year, the stock market was doing very well. Unfortunately, it seems that the bubble has burst."
51)
The buck stops here
Problems are resloved here. "A lot of people try to pass problems to other people. At my desk, however, the buck stops here."
52)
Burn your bridges
make it impossible to return. "Be polite when you hand in your resignation. After all, you don't want to burn your bridges."
53)
My ears are burning
I think someone is saying something about me. "Pierre is talking again. My ears are burning."
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Put on the back burner
Leave it for later. "I don't think we'll have time to complete it this year. Let's put it on the back burner."
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Someone means business
Someone is serious "Watch out for Harry. He's someone who means business."
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At the touch of a button
Quickly and easily. "No problem. I can change your account information at the touch a button."
57)
Have your cake and eat it
Enjoy something without paying for it. "He expected to pass without studying. Unfortunately, you cannot have your cake and eat it, too."
58)
A close call
Something (usually bad) almost happening. "That car almost hit us. That was a close call."
59)
Enough is enough
This should stop. "I have listened to his complaints for years but enough is enough."
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A fat cat
A wealthy person. "He has everything he needs. He's a real fat cat."
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My two cents worth
My humble opinion. "He seems like a corrupt politician. That's just my two cent's worth."
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Hang out
Be together, spend time with each other. "Hey Lauren, let's get together tonight, we can just hang out and practice our English."
63)
A change of heart
A changed opinion. "At one time, I supported George Bush. As time went on, however, I had a change of heart."
64)
Get something off your chest
Explain something that is bothering you. "Gary, you don't seem happy. Is there something you would like to get off your chest?"
65)
Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched
Don't make plans for something that might not happen. "Yes, I think we will probably get a raise in pay this year. Remember, though, don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched."
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A chip on his shoulder
He is angry about something. "I don't know why he's so unhappy. He seems to have a chip on his shoulder."
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Come full circle
A process has been completed. "The salmon has returned to the place where it originally hatched. Its life cycle has come full circle."
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Squeaky clean
Legitimate and proper. "We checked all of her references. She's squeaky clean."
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In the clear
Out of trouble. "His innocence has been proven. He's in the clear."
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Steer clear of
Avoid. "She's not very nice. I think we should steer clear of her."