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Most common idioms words and definitions #1

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Take the wind out of your sailsto be disappointed. "It really took the wind out of my sails when I found out I didn't get the promotion."
Sea legsThe ability to keep your balance when walking on a moving ship and not feel ill. "It took me a while to get my sea legs, but now I feel confident in my work."
Two peas in a podVery similar. "Tony and Angela are like two peas in a pod; I always see them together."
Ruffled feathersTo irritate or annoy someone. "I like him but sometimes he can really ruffle my feathers."
Hit me upcommunicate or let one know by calling, texting, emailing etc… "Hit me up when you have finished the presentation."
Head over heelsto be very much in love. "Kim and Erica are adorable, they are head over heels for each other!"
Keep me in the loopstay in touch, keep one informed of your whereabouts. "keep me in the loop about your weekend plans."
Cat napshort nap. "It has been a productive morning, I am going to take a cat nap after lunch."
Get the hang of itTo have the ability to complete a task and do it well; to go from beginner to intermediate. "It was tough at first but now I am really getting the hang of it!"
Break a leg. Definition: good luck, often heard in the theater world. "Break a leg at your performance tonight!"Break a leg. Definition: good luck, often heard in the theater world. "Break a leg at your performance tonight!"
All over the mapa conversation that does not stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents. "The meeting today was all over the map and I don't feel like we accomplished what we needed to."
Blow off steamexpress anger or frustration. "I was so happy I was able to go to the gym tonight. After a stressful work day it was great to blow off some steam and work out."


Grade 6 ELA teacher
Winterville Charter Academy
Winterville, NC

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