American English Idioms -- Page 26
Idiom Translation
  1. They don't have a leg to stand on.
  2. We'll put that on ice.
  3. We are not out of the woods.
  4. He is on his last legs.
  5. We will play this one by ear.
  6. Put your money where your mouth is.
  7. They will raise a stink.
  8. We will have to scratch his back.
  9. They will sell you down the river.
  10. Don't sell them short.
  11. You must shape up or ship out.
  12. Let's just shoot the breeze.
  13. We are sitting pretty.
  14. They gave us a snow job.
  15. Don't spill the beans.
  16. Don't spread yourself too thin.
  17. Don't stick you neck out on this.
  18. This is straight from the horse's mouth.
  19. You must take the bull by the horns.
  20. You are talking through your hat.
  1. They have no defense for their actions.
  2. We'll save that one for the future.
  3. We are not out of danger.
  4. He is sick and failing fast.
  5. We will improvise as we go along.
  6. You must follow through with what you say.
  7. They will protest strongly.
  8. We will have to do him a favor.
  9. They will betray you.
  10. Don't underestimate them.
  11. You must behave or leave.
  12. Let's just chat informally.
  13. We are in a fortunate position.
  14. It was insincere talk.
  15. Don't reveal our secret.
  16. Don't become involved in too many things.
  17. Don't take too much risk.
  18. It is from a reliable source.
  19. You must take decisive action.
  20. You are making foolish statements.
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