Colloquial Expressions

Colloquial Expressions 1

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Yes, she's dead! She ___ last week - now she's pushing up daisies!

kicked the bucket flew to heaven took the short straw

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He ____ to the police when they questioned him (he told them everything)

rabbited became truthful spilt the beans

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It was very easy indeed! It was a ____

piece of cake jar of jam lump of sugar

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John stole some money, was arrested and charged with stealing! Now he'll have to ____

eat humble pie deal with his maker face the music

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Mind your P's and Q's means ____

be careful what you say take care of your money stay safe

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It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good

It's really bad if no one gets any benefit from it It's a problem that brings out the worst in people It's only useful for good-for-nothings

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Strike while the iron's hot

Stop working because the heat from the furnace is too severe Hit it asap Do it at the best moment - it may not last

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Make hay while the sun shines

Have a good time when you can - it won't last Get a good tan when it's a hot day Cut the grass while it's sunny

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A stitch in time saves nine

Don't run too fast - it may kill you Do it before it gets worse Sew it now

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She’s always stressed - she should let her hair down more often!

She should go to the hairdresser when she feels tense She should stop worrying and go out to have a good time She should learn to apply herself to her job instead of taking it easy

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