American English Idioms -- Page 20
Idiom Translation
  1. You put the cart before the horse.
  2. That will put a feather in his cap.
  3. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
  4. It's raining cats and dogs.
  5. You've got to read between the lines.
  6. That rings the bell.
  7. Don't rob the cradle.
  8. He'll just rock the boat.
  9. We've got lots of red tape.
  10. It's just a rip off.
  11. He rubs me the wrong way.
  12. As a rule of thumb I refuse.
  13. It's pretty run down.
  14. He needs a security blanket.
  15. Seeing is believing.
  16. That'll separate the men from the boys.
  17. You've got them shaking in their boots.
  18. You'll have to sink or swim.
  19. We are sitting pretty.
  20. She slays me with that nonsense.
  1. Put first things first.
  2. This will be a credit to him.
  3. Don't depend on just one thing.
  4. It is a heavy rain.
  5. Look at what they mean not what they say.
  6. Now I remember.
  7. She's too young for you.
  8. He will get everyone upset.
  9. All the government regulations are difficult.
  10. They will cheat you.
  11. I do not like his attitude.
  12. As a general rule I refuse.
  13. It is in bad condition.
  14. He always needs reassurance.
  15. I only believe what I can see.
  16. We will find out who is serious.
  17. They are afraid now.
  18. It will be win all or lose all now.
  19. We are in a good position.
  20. She disgusts me with those silly ideas.
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