| A | B |
| There are many potholes on Fourth Plain Blvd. | There are many holes on Fourth Plain Blvd. |
| He is a fruit loop! | He is crazy! |
| She is an airhead. | She isn't very smart. |
| Make sure to brush up on your math skills before you take the Compass Test. | Be sure to review your math skills before you take the compass test. |
| Keep in mind the grammar rules. | Remember the grammar rules. |
| Would you mind opening the window? | Does it bother you to open the window? |
| Mind your manners, children! | Be polite, children! |
| He's laid back. | He doesn't get upset easily. |
| Take it easy! | Relax! |
| What a bummer! | What a disappointment! |
| In a nutshell, this is what happened. | In summary, this is what happened. |
| He is rational, but she is a hothead. | He is logical, but she gets angry easily. |
| Don't be a whiner! | Don't be a complainer! |
| I'm all ears. | I'm listening. |
| All eyes on the board! | Look at the board! |
| He was shaking like a leaf before the interview. | He was nervous before the interview. |
| I need a shoulder to cry on. | I need to talk to someone. |
| He gave me a cold shoulder at the party. | He ignored me at the party. |
| I know my social security number by heart. | I remember my social security number. |
| I will make a cake from scratch. | I will make a cake by hand. |