a) I have to tell you something that will make your blood boil.
b) He was in hot water when he accidentally told her about the surprise party.
c) Okay, I'll tell you what I'm going to do, although you'll probably think that I have lost my mind.
d) I'm in hot water with my teacher because she caught me cheating in the test.
e) I'd better slow down now. I'm feeling really exhausted.
f) He is so cute that when he looks at me I get butterflies in my stomach.
g) We're all packed and ready to go - we can leave at the drop of a hat.
h) I am feeling a bit under the weather – I think I'm getting a cold.
i) Is Samantha really getting married or are you just pulling my leg?
j) Was your Math exam hard? – No, it was a piece of cake.
k) My friend got caught between two stools and decided not to do a bungee jump.
l) Just hold your horses! Let's think about this for a moment.
m) Tell me who was at the party. I am all ears.
n) If you try to please both your father and mother, you can end up losing your marbles.
o) I don't know how you could afford this sports car. It must have cost an arm and a leg.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of idioms worksheet with answers homework.