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Idioms Making Mean2
Identifying meanings for idioms from making meaning2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |