American English Idioms -- Page 8
Idiom Translation
  1. It was an ear-splitting sound.
  2. It goes in one ear and out the other.
  3. Keep your ear to the ground.
  4. You'd better prick up your ears.
  5. She can wind him around her little finger.
  6. He's got a finger in every pie.
  7. My hands are tied.
  8. Please lend me a hand.
  9. Give him a hand.
  10. Give him a hand.
  11. He's got a green thumb.
  12. I'm all thumbs.
  13. I've got it all at my fingertips.
  14. He's an old hand.
  15. She's got her hands full.
  16. I wash my hands of it all.
  17. He was caught red-handed.
  18. Don't let it slip through your fingers.
  19. You must get the upper hand.
  20. He's up in arms about it.
  1. The noise hurt my ears.
  2. He doesn't listen to anyone.
  3. Listen everywhere to find what is going on.
  4. Pay attention to what is happening.
  5. She can manipulate him to do what she wants.
  6. He is trying every possible way.
  7. There is nothing I can do because of regulations.
  8. Help me with this.
  9. Clap your hand in appreciation.
  10. Help him.
  11. He is good at gardening.
  12. I am very clumsy.
  13. I have all the right information.
  14. He has lots of experience at that.
  15. She has more things to do than she can handle.
  16. I want no part of this thing.
  17. He was caught in the act of a crime.
  18. Don't let this good customer get away.
  19. Get an advantage on your competitor.
  20. He has gotten upset about something.
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