| A | B |
|---|
| see red | be very angry |
| backseat driver | tells others what to do |
| fill someone in | explain what happened |
| on cloud nine | very happy |
| on the same page | thinking the same way |
| down in the dumps | very depressed |
| hang loose | relax |
| bug someone | disturb or bother a person |
| full of hot hair | impressive sounding words lacking substance |
| on a shoestring | living on very little income |
| the way the ball bounces | unchangeable situation |
| read between the lines | figure out the hidden meaning |
| to bad mouth | say unflattering or unkind things |
| wishy-washy | indecisive |
| give someone a dirty look | stare in a disapproving way |
| a bump in the road | a problem along the way |
| copycat | a person who imitates |
| two faced | dishonest |
| open a can of worms | create problems |
| tearjerker | a sad movie or book |
| have a screw loose | a little crazy |
| go dutch treat | share the cost of a meal |
| go out on a limb | take a risk |
| in a nutshell | brief summary |
| keep your fingers crossed | hope for the best |
| bend someone's ear | talk without stopping |
| like two peas in a pod | similar in many ways |
| saved by the bell | let off the hook |
| maxed out | overwhelmed |
| pull a fast one | trick someone |
| zero in | focus |
| give someone a hard time | tease or cause problems for someone |
| pot calling the kettle black | someone who ignores his own faults while criticizing others |
| upbeat | very positive and happy |
| to look out for someone | to protect |
| to get something off your chest | to tell the truth |
| to be ticked off | to be very angry |
| down time | a chance to relax |
| nothing ventured, nothing gained | without effort and risk taking, you will not succeed |
| don't count your chickens before they hatch | wait until you succeed to take credit for your accomplishments |
| a stick in the mud | a person who is reluctant to try new things |
| the straw that broke the camel's back | causing someone to lose patience |
| make your mouth water | very appetizing |
