Idioms and Phrases

A. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature

B. In good physical health

C. Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision

D. You learned something through means of a rumor

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A. Full throttle; at maximum speed

B. Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money

C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money

D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

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A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

B. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

C. To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation

D. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

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A. An area of vulnerability

B. Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster

C. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant

D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

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A. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution

B. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.

C. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

D. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting

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A. A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better

B. People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say

C. A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities

D. Just the information I have on the subject

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A . A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

B. A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp

C. A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull

D. A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly

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A. To action a task; to initiate work

B. To become silent; to stop talking

C. To take offense; to get worked up, aggravated, or annoyed

D. To chat idly or generally waste time talking

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A. To be an informant

B. Almost free. Very cheap

C. To stop something at an early stage

D. To leave

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A. To pacify someone

B. To irritate someone

C. To soothe someone

D. To Hug someone

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