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Idioms Set #4

an idiom is a phrase that has a different meaning from the words

TermDefinition
loose cannon someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not managed
new kid on the block someone new to the group or area
New York minute a minute that seems to go by quickly, especially in a fast-paced environment
no dice to not agree
not playing with a full deck someone who lacks intelligence
off on the wrong foot getting a bad start
off the hook no longer having to deal with a tough situation
off the record something said in confidence that shouldn't be repeated
on pins and needles anxious or nervous
on the fence undecided
on the same page when multiple people agree on the same thing
out of the blue something that occurs suddenly or unexpectedly
pass the buck avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else
pig out to eat alot quickly
pull the plug to stop something or bring forth an end
pulling your leg tricking someone as a joke
put a sock in it to tell a noisy person or group to be quiet
raining cats and dogs a very loud/noisy rain storm
rise and shine time to get out of bed and get ready for the day
run out of steam to be completely out of energy
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