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First Semester Idioms Axed: fired from a jobDown in the dumps: sad or discouragedFood for thought: something to ponder or think aboutHot water: to get into troubleThrow in the towel: to give upStep on it: to hurryBe my guest: help yourselfEasy money: earn money easily and quicklyIn a nutshell: explain something in few wordsAs good as gold: very well-behavedWorth every penny: valuable to youMoney to burn: have more money than necessaryBurning a hole in his pocket: can’t wait to spend his money Flat broke: no money to spendA penny pincher: saves every pennyPenny for your thoughts: tell me what you are thinkingGo cold turkey: to suddenly and completely stopTalk turkey: have a serious discussionThanks a million: thank you very muchCount your blessings: realize your good fortuneA mixed blessing: something good but with a negative qualityMake your mouth water: something makes you want to eatHang by a thread: be in a dangerous situationTie the knot: to get marriedGetting hitched: getting marriedButterflies in my stomach: being nervous or anxiousNot a ghost of a chance: no chance to succeedWitch hunt: find those who have alternate opinionsGhost town: abandoned or uninhabited town or villageBlind as a bat: to not be able to see wellA night owl: someone who prefers to do things at nightA free spirit: someone not limited by conventional rulesEvery trick in the book: every way possibleStabs you in the back: someone betrays youSmell a rat: to suspect an untruth or lieSkeleton in the closet: a secret that would cause embarrassmentEverything but the kitchen sink: has a large inventory Caught red handed: caught doing something wrongMy lips are sealed: to keep a secretWhat’s the scoop? What is the latest newsA piece of cake: very easyHit the road: leave; begin a journeyWalking on air: to be happy and excitedWiped out: very tiredHang in there: stay with it and don’t give upGreen thumb: ability to garden successfullyWorth his salt: a very valuable