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English - Idioms

IdiomMeaning
still wet behind the ears new at the job
he was pulling my leg making fun of me
the more the merrier the more the happier
think outside the box different innovative ideas
level playing field fair, equal
look at the big picture look at all parts together
if you play your cards right if you play skillfully
she played hard to get she pretend unwilling but actually want to..
he wouldn't hurt a fly he wouldn't harm anything
the town is 100 miles from here, as the crow flies directly from point A to B
from the bottom of my heart sincere, as honest as possible
She is at the top of the heap She is on the way up, riding-high
to play second fiddle to someone to take subordinate role
you've been taken for a ride you've been deceived by someone
living the life of Riley living a good life, a life with choices
he was thrilled to pieces he was affected with sudden delight
prof tore my essay to pieces critized and analyzed, lots to say about it
he wanted a piece of the action in his brother's business a share of profit or prize or loot
Isn't it a blast from the past? sth surprised you bcoz u haven't heard about it for a long time and have almost forgottened about it
the referee sent the player packing dismissed the player
the film packs a punch the film hit hard / has a strong effect, impact
Beats me I have no idea.
be all ears be eager to hear what someone has to say.
call it a day stop work for the day
change one's mind decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier.
get going leave.
give someone a hand help someone
keep an eye on check something regularly
Let sleeping dogs lie Don't cause problems by doing something when it isn't necessary.
No way! Absolutely not! / Definitely not!
under the weather ill; sick; unwell.
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