House idioms

"to bring down the house"

• to make people mad

• to remodel a house

• to make people laugh

• to make people cry

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"down the drain"

• to save money

• to waste money

• to save time

• to save water

"to drive someone up the wall"

• to make someone upset or frustrated

• to enjoy meeting someone

• to paint a wall

• to drive too fast

"to hit home"

• to be confused

• to understand, realize a problem

• to misunderstand

• Hawaii

"to hit the ceiling"

• the roof

• ceiling fan

• to get very angry, mad

• baseball

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"on the fence"

• the backyard

• not sure, can't make a choice

• a firm decision

• a dog fence

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What does "in the dog house" mean?

• You're in big trouble

• Everything is going your way

• listening intently

• It is raining very hard.

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My neighbour and I get on like a____________________because we both love to talk about gardening and sport.

• big head

• chalk and cheese

• house on fire

Get your own house in order.

• Mind your own business and get organized.

• Clean your room.

• Keep your home clean and tidy.

• You're responsible for your home.

"Build castles in the air" means

• have great ambitions

• be sure about the future

• have impossible dreams or plans

• have a vivid imagination