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Under the weather
Example: My father is feeling a little under the weather.
The ball is in your court
Example: Hey man, i need you to make a decision now, the ball is in your court
Spill the beans
Example: I'll spill the beans for your new bosses.
Break a leg
Example: Break a leg, guys.
Pull someone’s leg
Example: Relax!, I just pull your leg
Sat on the fence
Example: It would be good if you stop sitting on the fence and choose whose side you are on.
Through thick and thin
Example: My dog is through thick and thin
Once in a blue moon
Example: I remember to call my parents from my study abroad trip once in a blue moon.
Hit the sack
Example: I’m exhausted, it’s time for me to hit the sack!
Beat around the bush
Example: Claire doesn't usually beat around the bush.
As right as rain
Example: Are you okay? Yes, I’m as right as rain!
See eye to eye
Example: The church and I don't see eye to eye
Jump on the bandwagon
Example: She doesn’t even like avocado on toast. She’s just jumping on the bandwagon
You can say that again
Exmaple: Harry, Louis, Niall, Liam and Zayn are gorgeous!
You can say that again!
Go down in flames
Example: hat exam went down in flames, I should have learned my English idioms
Come rain or come shine
Example: I’ll be at your football game, come rain or shine
Take it with a pinch of salt
Example: I heard that elephants can fly now, but Sam often makes up stories so I take everything he says with a pinch of salt
It’s the best thing since sliced bread
Example: It's the best thing since sliced bread that could happen.
Miss the boat
Example: I forgot to apply for that study abroad program, now I’ve missed the boat.
By the skin of your teeth
Example: Phew, I passed that exam by the skin of my teeth!
