Etymology: Idioms #1

a very mild punishment

A SLAP ON THE WRIST
whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is

ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE
willing to do something immediately

AT THE DROP OF A HAT
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BAKER'S DOZEN
when someone is threatening and aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight

ALL BARK AND NO BITE
to take on a task that is way too big

BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW
someone who isn't adequate enough to complete or participate

CAN'T CUT THE MUSTARD
when someone gives you a gift, don't be ungrateful

DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH
intentionally raise a false alarm

CRY WOLF
leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point

CUT TO THE CHASE
to act as the leader in a household

TO WEAR THE PANTS
to have the advantage

HAVE THE INSIDE TRACK
a young person

SPRING CHICKEN
to split the bill

GO DUTCH
somewhat close to

IN THE BALLPARK
to be caught in the act, often an embarrassing situation

CAUGHT WITH YOUR PANTS DOWN

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Etymology: Idioms #1

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Figures of speech and idioms.

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2013-12-11T00:25:05Z

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