| A | B |
|---|
| as sharp as a tack | clever, intelligent |
| to bury the hatchet | to agree to no longer be enemies |
| a flash in the pan | something that starts out well but that may not continue |
| to have a screw loose | to be crazy |
| on pins and needles | very nervous and anxious |
| to pan out | to succeed, to have a good result |
| potluck | a meal in which everybody brings a food to eat |
| soap opera | a TV drama in which the characters have many problems |
| to sponge off | to take money or hospitality and never pay it back |
| throw in the towel | to accept defeat or loss; give up |
| a wet blanket | a person who doesn't enjoy things and keeps others from enjoying them |
