Wiesecke ESL Idioms 2

Front

That boy stole my chips and lied; he is a bad egg.

Back

someone who is not honest

Front

I broke my phone and my dad got really bent out of shape about it.

Back

someone who is upset or annoyed

Front

My mom has a new car that breaks down all the time. What a lemon!

Back

a car that doesn't work well

Front

My brother and his girlfriend tied the knot last weekend. The bride had a pretty dress.

Back

got married

Front

I can’t keep my eyes open, I must hit the hay.

Back

go to sleep, go to bed

Front

I cleaned my room and found my lost library book; I killed two birds with one stone!

Back

to solve two problems at one time

Front

Helping my mom with rent, my $1 was just a drop in the bucket.

Back

very small and not important

Front

Someone not honest

Back

Front

to tie the knot

Back

Front

My brother is a couch potato, watching T.V. all day.

Back

very lazy and doesn't move around