American English Idioms -- Page 6
Idiom Translation
  1. She's got a big mouth.
  2. It's just hand to mouth.
  3. Keep a stiff upper lip.
  4. It makes my mouth water.
  5. It was by word of mouth.
  6. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
  7. It will melt in your mouth.
  8. You can save your breath.
  9. She takes my breath away.
  10. I did it by the skin of my teeth.
  11. It's on. the tip of my tongue.
  12. You'll eat your words.
  13. She's got a sharp tongue.
  14. It's my mother tongue.
  15. It was a slip of the tongue.
  16. He said it tongue in cheek.
  17. She's tongue-tied.
  18. I only have eyes for you.
  19. I never want to lay eyes on you.
  20. I've got my eye on you.
  1. She talks too much and says the wrong things.
  2. It is a very low-cost project.
  3. Keep trying and you can succeed.
  4. I think that is a very attractive idea.
  5. I was told in person.
  6. I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
  7. You will like this idea.
  8. They don't listen - they're not open to anything.
  9. She's the most wonderful creature I've ever seen.
  10. I just barely got the job done.
  11. I know it - I just can't say it now.
  12. Any thing you say may come back to haunt you.
  13. Her words are like a sword - they can hurt.
  14. It is my native language.
  15. I didn't intend to say that.
  16. He was kidding when he said that.
  17. She's so excited she can't speak.
  18. You are the object of my affection.
  19. Go! I never want to see you again.
  20. I'm watching you - one mistake and you're gone.
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