| A | B |
|---|
| to throw (someone) a curve | to introduce an unexpected topic, causing embarrassment |
| to make waves | to create a disturbance, usually by complaining |
| to carry on | to continue as before; to conduct, to engage in; to behave in an immature manner |
| not on your life | absolutely not |
| to cover ground | to be extensive, to discuss much material |
| to throw the book at | to punish with full penalty, to be harsh on |
| to put one's foot in | to say or do wth wrong thing |
| to be up for grabs | to become available to others |
| to show off | to display one's ability in order to attract attention; to let others see, to expose to public view |
| to learn the ropes | to become familiar with routine procedures |
| to have under one's belt | to have in one's experience, ownership, or accomplishment |
| to keep one's fingers crossed | to hope to have good results, to hpe that nothing bad will happen |
