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1. ace
Get an "A" on a test, homework assignment, project, etc.
I heard that Susie aced the test yesterday
2. As easy as a pie
very easy
The test was as easy as a pie.
3. at the eleventh hour
at the last minute; almost too late.
He finished the project at the eleventh hour and he nearly lost his job.
4. all ears
eager to hear what someone has to say.
Tell me about your latest trip overseas. Im all ears.
5. be broke
be without money.
I need to borrow some money. I am broke.
6. be on the go
be very busy (going from one thing or project to another).
I am very tired. I've been on the go since 5 in the morning.
7. beat
exhausted; very tired
I need a break after this. I'm beat!"
8. beat around the bush
evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.
Stop beating around the bush! Just tell me what happened to my car.
9. bite off more than one can chew
take responsibility for more than one can manage.
Mrs Lee finds it difficult to finish all her work. She has bitten off more than she could chew!"
10. blow one's top
become extremely angry.
My father blew his top when he found out I had taken his car without his permission.
11. burn the midnight oil
study/work all night or until very late at night.
Johan is not ready for the test. He will have to burn the midnight oil.
12. call it a day
stop work for the day.
The labourers call it a day after working for five hours on the field.
13. can't make heads or tails of something
can't understand something at all;
find something confusing and illogical.
I cannot make heads or tails of your notes. Were you sleepy during the class?