| A | B |
|---|
| Teenagers like to hang out at the mall. | Teenagers like to spend time at the mall. |
| Take it easy! | Relax! |
| I feel run down because I have been so busy working. | I feel a little sick because I have been so busy working. |
| The little girl let the cat out of the bag. She told her dad about the surprise party. | The little girl let the cat out of the bag. She told her dad about the surprise party. |
| Time flies! | Time goes by fast! |
| Don't cry over spilled milk! | You can't change the past. Forget about it. |
| She brings home the bacon. | She earns the money to pay the bills. |
| Let's grab a bite to eat. | Let's get something to eat. |
| Beware of the dog! | Be careful of the dog! |
| You warm my heart. | You make me feel good! |
| We're in great shape! | We're in great condition! |
| Can you give me a hand? | Can you help me? |
| You're ahead of the game. | You're prepared. |
| He worked his fingers to the bone. | He worked really hard. |
| That's a bummer! | That's a disappointment! |
| This cup of coffee is a buck. | This cup of coffee is a dollar. |
| She packed everything but the kitchen sink for the trip. | She packed too much stuff for the trip. (She didn't need most of it.) |
| Children grow up so fast. | Children grown (and become adults) so fast. |
| I didn't like pizza when I first moved here, but it grew on me. | I didn't like pizza when I first moved here, but now I like it. |
| Way to go! | Great work! |
| For here or to go? | Do you want to eat your food here or take it home? |
| I need to know spelling rules by heart. | I need to memorize the spelling rules. |
| I had a heart to heart conversation with my sister. | I had a serious conversation with my sister. |
| I need to pinch pennies. | I need to save money. |
| Stretch your dollar! | Shop wisely. Buy things at low cost. |
| A penny for your thoughts. | Tell me what you are thinking about. |
| A BMW costs a pretty penny. | A BMW costs a lot of money. |
