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Idioms Making Mean2

Identifying meanings for idioms from making meaning2

QuestionAnswer
take the plunge decide to do something, commit to something
lifted my spirits made me feel better
put your best foot forward do your best
on pins and needles very nervous or uneasy
looked in every nook and cranny looked in every small hiding place where you can put something
turn over a new leaf do something to change your life for the better, start over
get to the bottom of something find out the real cause of something
cost an arm and a leg very expensive
blow off stream do or say something that helps you get rid of energy or strong feelings
all thumbs clumsy or very awkward
bite my tongue keep myself from saying something
clear the air explain something that someone disagreed with or did not understand
keep your chin up cheer up
keep it under your hat to keep something a secret
keep an eye on watch closely
in the blink of an eye in an instant or extremely quickly
have a change of heart change the way you think or feel about something
hair-raising exciting, thrilling, or terrifying
go out on a limb take a risk in order to help another person
get off my back stop bothering me
Created by: Watertown, SD
 

 



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