American English Idioms -- Page 27
Idiom Translation
  1. I said it tongue in cheek.
  2. What do she have up her sleeve?
  3. She is a wet blanket.
  4. She is tooting her own horn.
  5. Above all to thine own self be true.
  6. After all's said and done, more is said than done.
  7. He has fallen afoul of the law.
  8. It is all up in the air.
  9. Be on the alert for danger.
  10. That is up his alley.
  11. In that she stands alone.
  12. They will be along soon.
  13. I will be able manage successfully.
  14. All along I knew they would fail.
  15. That will cost you an arm and a leg.
  16. They welcomed us with open arms.
  17. I will get around to it soon.
  18. It is sold as is.
  19. Don't turn your back on them.
  20. Don't go back on your word.
  1. I didn't say it seriously.
  2. What facts has she concealed?
  3. She's boring and spoils everyone's fun.
  4. She is boasting.
  5. First be honest to yourself.
  6. In the end there's more talk than action.
  7. He is in conflict with the law.
  8. It is not been decided.
  9. Watch for danger.
  10. It is compatible with his ability.
  11. She is unequaled.
  12. They will be here soon.
  13. I will be able to mange successfully.
  14. From the beginning I knew they would fail.
  15. It will cost an extravagant amount.
  16. They were very cordial.
  17. I will be able to deal with it.
  18. It's sold with no guarantees.
  19. Don't reject them.
  20. Don't fail to keep your promise.
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