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No. 1 Idiom Tongue-in-cheek

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Is a phrase that is intended to be understood as a joke.

Example:

My mom said she loved how my brother is most of his time on tv, but I think it was tongue in cheek.

No. 2 All thumbs

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To be very awkward with your hands.

Example:

Can you open this jar for me? I am all thumbs today.

No. 3 Idiom Get off my back

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Is a comand in order to tell someone to leave you alone.

Example:

Could you get off my back? I can't do my work if you are criticizing me!!

No. 4 Idiom Play it by ear

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Means dealing with a situation without a previous/definite plan.

Example:

I always tend to make plans, but this time I guess I will have to play it by ear.

No. 5 Idiom Get in your hair

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To annoy or bother someone.

Example:

Her constant complaints about my work really get in my hair.

No. 6 Idiom Stick out my neck

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To intentionally cause someone to trip or fall.

Example: Be careful, don't stick out your leg and trip your sister while she's walking.

No. 7 Idiom Pay through the nose

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To pay an excessively high price for something.

Example: I had to pay through the nose for those concert tickets, but it was worth it.

No. 8 Idiom Pull my leg

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To tease or joke with someone, often in a playful manner.

Example: Are you serious about winning the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg?

No. 9 Idiom Shake a leg

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To hurry up or get moving; to start an activity quickly.

Example: We need to leave soon, so shake a leg and finish getting ready!

No. 10 Idiom Jump down my throat

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To react angrily or criticize someone severely.

Example: I was just offering a suggestion, no need to jump down my throat!

No 11 Idiom Not have a leg to stand on

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To lack a valid argument or evidence to support one's position.

Example: Without any proof, he doesn't have a leg to stand on in accusing me of stealing.

No 12 Idiom Shoot of your mouth

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To speak impulsively or boastfully without thinking.

Example: Don't shoot off your mouth about the surprise party; it's supposed to be a secret!