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Common idioms, easy to start with.
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A busy, active person who moves quickly from task to task
“She's A BUSY BEE”
A short sleep during the day
“I'm taking A CAT NAP”
A situation with no hope of progress or development; a street with no exit
“That's A DEAD END job”
Unable to speak clearly because of a temporary throat problem
“Excuse me, I have A FROG IN MY THROAT”
To a large extent, a lot
“It's A GOOD DEAL”
To a very large extent
“It's A GREAT DEAL”
I don't wish to divulge where I got the information
“A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME”
A lot to do
“I have A LOT ON MY PLATE”
Very many
“There are A MILLION AND ONE things”
Every small amount helps to build one's savings
“A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED”
A visual presentation can communicate something very effectively
“A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS”
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words
“You know what they say - A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS”
Something that is very easy to do
“That math test was A PIECE OF CAKE”
Something that costs too much money; something that is overpriced
“That restaurant was A RIP OFF”
Someone who is excessively scared or afraid
“Don't be A SCAREDY-CAT”
Someone that you're pleased to see
“You're A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES”
A fantastic bargain; something that costs much less than it's worth
“That car is A STEAL at that price”
A very short distance
“It's just A STONE'S THROW away”
Something happens to you that you have done to someone else; experiencing the same treatment you've given others
“Now he's getting A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE”
Far past the desired time
“It's ABOUT TIME”
On the point of, occurring imminently
“I was ABOUT TO leave”
More than is expected or required
“She went ABOVE AND BEYOND”
Do extremely well on something; get a perfect score
“She ACED the exam”
In relation to all categories, for everyone
“Cuts are ACROSS THE BOARD”
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say
“Don't just tell me you care - ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS”
Worsen already existing tension
“Don't ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE”
Forced to hurry to meet a deadline
“We're working AGAINST THE CLOCK”
Accept or set aside a disagreement
“Let's AGREE TO DISAGREE”
Making faster progress than anticipated
“Stay AHEAD OF THE GAME”
Listening willingly, waiting for an explanation
“I'm ALL EARS”
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