IDIOMS

Front

Do not add fuel to the fire or coach will get angrier!

Back

make a bad situation worse

Front

Achilles' heel

Spelling is Tommy's Achilles' heel; he struggles with it all the time.

Back

weakness, flaw, fault or vulnerable spot

Front

My puppy was afraid of its own shadow, but as an adult, he barks at the biggest dogs.

Back

easily frightened/scared

Front

air their dirty laundry in public

Back

argue & talk about embarrassing matters in public

Front

It seems he has an ace up his sleeve all the time because he always wins at the last minute!

Back

secret advantage kept hidden until needed

Front

Since I was all ears, I heard it all.

Back

eagerly listening

Front

That kid is all thumbs; he can't hang on to anything.

Back

awkward & clumsy with the hands

Front

Stop moving around so much! What's the matter, got ants in your pants?

Back

extreme restlessness/overactive

Front

My daughter Lucy is the apple of my eye.

Back

something loved, treasured or adored

Front

After being fooled, Larry realized that all that glitter is not gold.

Back

seems valuable but actually worthless