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Idioms and Expressions
Blabbermouth:
a very talkative person--especially one who says things that should be
kept secret.
*"Don't say anything to Bob
unless you want the whole office to know.
Bob's quite a blabbermouth."
Take it or leave it – either to choose something or not to choose it.
*There’s nothing
else for dinner except pasta and vegetables, so take it or leave
it.
Play ball – to cooperate or work with (usually unwilling to cooperate in the beginning) * It would be much easier if you played ball instead of fighting with me.
So far so good – Until now everything is well or good * How is your planning going? So far so good.
Trick or Treat – A children's Halloween practice of asking for treats from door to door under threat of playing tricks on householders who refuse.
Not miss a beat– to continue doing something without hesitation * When the mike failed, the TV newscaster kept reporting without missing a beat.
In no time – very quickly, not taking much time, also in a flash * The children got ready in no time to go to the zoo.
Jump the gun – to move or act impatiently before the correct time * The politician jumped the gun when he claimed victory before voting ended.
The lion’s share – the majority, most * The companies chairman kept the lion’s share of stock.
Hold your horses – to be patient, similar to “keep your shirt on” * Hold your horses! I am not ready to go yet.
Come up short – to have less than needed, usually refers to money * David came up short when he counted the money.
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