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30 Cards in this Set
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You hit the nail on the head
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What you said was exactly right
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Don't let the cat out of the bag
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Don't tell the secret
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It sounds fishy to me
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The story doesn't sound believable
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I have butterflies in my stomach
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I have a funny feeling in my stomach because I'm nervous
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She has a green thumb
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She's a good gardener. Plants grow well for her.
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Keep your nose clean
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Stay out of trouble
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He has a chip on his shoulder
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His attitude is very poor. He seems to be in an angry mood.
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My lips are sealed
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I won't repeat what you told me
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I have a frog in my throat
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I have a funny feeling in my throat that makes me want to clear it.
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She's pulling my leg
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She's teasing me
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It's on the tip of my tongue
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I know the right word, but I can't think of it right now.
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My eyes were bigger than my stomach
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I took more food than I am able to eat
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He's backing out of it
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He won't do what he promised he would
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It's dirt cheap
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It's very inexpensive and a good deal
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You're in hot water
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You're in big trouble
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Get off my back
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Leave me alone, don't bother me
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He's giving you the cold shoulder
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He's ignoring you
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Don't make a mountain out of a molehill
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Don't make a big deal out of a small matter.
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Watch your mouth
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Don't say anything mean or disrespectful
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Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed
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Are you in a bad mood for some reason
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Your name will be mud
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If you do something bad, people will think poorly of you
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He's blowing his own horn
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He's boasting about himself (bragging)
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This is where I draw the line
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I won't put up with any more foolishness
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He's in a real pickle
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He's in a serious situation that will be difficult to fix
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He has a heart of gold
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He is a kind, generous and thoughtful person
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Your name will be mud
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If you do something bad, people will think poorly of you
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He's blowing his own horn
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He's boasting about himself (bragging)
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He's in a real pickle
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He's in a serious situation that will be difficult to fix
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He has a heart of gold
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He is a kind, generous and thoughtful person
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He'll have to face the music
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He'll have to accept the consequences of his actions
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