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He got into hot water when he criticised the manager's decision.

to be in trouble, to have a problem

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I had butterflies in my stomach before my driving test.

to feel nervous or anxious

15

I can't go to work because I feel under the weather.

to feel a bit ill or lacking in energy

15

Hold your horses before you buy that old car.

to wait or slow down and consider a situation

15

The interview was a piece of cake

to be really easy

15

The film is great. It will knock your socks off

to impress you or amaze you

15

He let the cat out of the bag about the birthday party.

to accidentally reveal a secret

15

I would emigrate at the drop of a hat.

immediately, with hesitation

15

My new Iphone cost an arm and a leg.

to be expensive

15

You saw an ghost? Are you pulling my leg?

to joke or tease someone in a friendly manner

15

He lost his marbles due to being traumatised during the war.

to go crazy

15

I am exhausted. I'm going to hit the sack.

to go to bed

15

What's the plan? I am all ears.

to listen carefully and with interest

15

I wanted to emigrate to Peru, but I got cold feet and moved to Madrid.

to lose the courage to do something you had planned

15

The grass is always greener on the other side.

other people's situations or places always seem to be better than yours.

15

I missed the promotion by a hair's breadth.

by a very narrow margin

15