American English Idioms -- Page 9
Idiom Translation
  1. I only got hand-me-downs.
  2. I've got to hand it to you.
  3. It's hands off to you.
  4. Try to thumb a ride.
  5. We are short-handed.
  6. You must toe the line.
  7. He's got cold feet.
  8. He's a heel.
  9. You better shake a leg.
  10. She's pulling my leg.
  11. You'll foot the bill.
  12. You'll have to put your foot down.
  13. You don't have a leg to stand on.
  14. You've got to put your best foot forward.
  15. Don't drag your feet.
  16. You've got to get a foot in the door.
  17. The shoe is on the other foot now.
  18. You'll step on her toes.
  19. He's got a chip on his shoulder.
  20. She gave him the cold shoulder.
  1. What I got was all previously owned stuff.
  2. I admire what you have done.
  3. You are not to do any work on this item.
  4. Beg for a ride.
  5. I need your help.
  6. Everyone must follow all the rules.
  7. He's frightened and doesn't think he can do it.
  8. He does not act like a gentleman with ladies.
  9. You need to work faster.
  10. She is trying to trick or fool me.
  11. You will have to pay the entire cost.
  12. You'll need to assert yourself - be more forceful.
  13. You are not secure in your position.
  14. Go with the best idea that you have.
  15. Don't delay - get to work.
  16. You must get the customers attention.
  17. Now they have the problem not us.
  18. You'll be moving in on her territory.
  19. He is looking for an excuse to fight.
  20. She is trying to get him to leave her alone.
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