| A | B |
|---|
| I was upset that I was running late this morning, until I saw the accident that had just happened. If I'd left a few minutes earlier I might have been involved in it. Running late was a blessing in disguise. | Something good that wasn't recognized at first. |
| Both baseball teams have good records, so it's a toss up as to who will win the game. | Could be either one. |
| The idea I had didn't work, so now I'll have to go back to square one. | Start over. |
| The finish of the Kentucky Derby was down to the wire. | Something undecided until the last moment. |
| Let's do a dry run of the play so that we'll be prepared for it tomorrow. | Rehearsal. |
| I know you're upset about losing the game, but you need to get over it. | Forget about it. |
| I have a gut feeling that it will rain tomorrow. | Intuition tells me. |
| I know you want to leave right now, but you need to hold your horses. | Wait. |
| I studied really hard for the test, so I think getting a good grade is a slam dunk. | A sure thing. |
| Mom has to go to the store, so I'm going to keep an eye on the house. | Watch things. |
| Dad's going to help me mow the lawn until he's sure I know the ropes. | Understand the details. |
| Joe asked me not to tell anyone that he's moving, but I let the cat out of the bag. | Told the secret. |
| Great-grandmother is long in the tooth. She'll be 92 on her next birthday. | Old. |
| I can't understand a word he's saying. He's talking mumbo jumbo. | Nonsense. |
| This morning, I didn't eat breakfast and I forgot my homework at home. I got off on the wrong foot. | A bad start. |
| Mom made my bed for me, so I'm off the hook. | Don't have to do it. |
| We both like the Cincinnati Reds, so we're on the same page. | Agree. |
| We had chicken for dinner last night and I really pigged out. | Eat a lot. |
| I think Jack was pulling my leg when he said it would snow 2 feet tomorrow. | Teasing. |
| Jill invited me for dinner tonight, but I'll have to take a raincheck because I have other plans. | Something offered now will have to be accepted at a later date. |
