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Idioms Unit 4: Group 16 8th Grade

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Tickled pink-to be very amused or pleased; to be delighted, entertained, extremely happy
Tip of the iceberg-just a small part of a larger problem or a worse situation
White elephant-any possession that is useless, unwanted, or costs a lot of money to keep
Worth your salt-deserving to pay or reward that you get
Ax to grind-something to gain for yourself for a selfish reason; flattery or trickery used to get a favor from another person
Bite the bullet-prepare for an unpleasant experience; brace yourself to endure with courage something painful but necessary
Bite your tongue-take back or be ashamed of what you have said; struggle not to say something you want to say
Black sheep of the family-the most unsuccessful, least admirable member of a family or similar group; a disgraced person
Chip on your shoulder-to be quarrelsome, aggressive, or rude; to be ready for a fight
Close shave-a very narrow escape from danger


Beatrice Middle School
Beatrice, NE

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