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IN THE LOOPA ReferenceGuide toAmericanEnglish Idioms
In the Loop:A Reference Guide to American English IdiomsPublished by the Office of English Language ProgramsUnited States Department of StateWashington, DC 20037First Edition 2010Adapted from:Something to Crow About by Shelley Vance Laflin;ed. Anna Maria Malkoç, Frank SmolinskiIllustrated American Idioms by Dean CurrySpecial thanks to Elizabeth Ball for copyeditingand proofreading this 2010 edition.Office of English Language ProgramsBureau of Cultural and Educational AffairsUnited States Department of StateWashington, DC 20037englishprograms.state.gov
Contentsvvi1103107121IntroductionHow Each Entry is ArrangedPart 1: Idioms and DefinitionsPart 2: Selected Idioms by CategoryPart 3: Classroom ActivitiesIndex
IntroductionIdiom: a group of words that means somethingdifferent than the individual words it containsIn the Loop is a collection of common idiomsupdated and compiled from two previous books ofidioms published by the Office of English LanguagePrograms: Illustrated American Idioms by DeanCurry and Something to Crow About by Shelley VanceLaflin. In the Loop combines the popular aspects ofthe previous books, while also updating the contentby including idioms that have come into use morerecently and eliminating those that are rarely used.When available, background information is includedabout the origins of the idioms. Additionally, In theLoop includes categories of commonly used idiomsand suggestions to the teacher to aid in developingclassroom exercises for learning the meanings anduses of idioms. In essence, this book is intended tobe both a teaching tool and a reference.As with any language, American English is fullof idioms, especially when spoken. Idiomsadd color and texture to language by creatingimages that convey meanings beyond those ofthe individual words that make them up. Idiomsare culturally bound, providing insight into thehistory, culture, and outlook of their users. Thisis because most idioms have developed overtime from practices, beliefs, and other aspectsof different cultures. As a culture changes, thewords used to describe it also change: someidioms fall out of use and others develop toreplace them. With idioms in particular, the beliefsor practices leading to their use may disappear whilethe idiom itself continues to be used. Idioms can beso overused that they become clichés; or they canbecome slang or jargon, expressions used mainly byspecific groups or professions.Organization of this Book. In the Loop is dividedinto three parts: Part 1, “Idioms and Definitions”;Part 2, “Selected Idioms by Category”; and Part3, “Classroom Activities.” The idioms are listedalphabetically in Part 1. Part 2 highlights someof the most commonly used idioms, grouped intocategories. Part 3 contains classroom suggestionsto help teachers plan appropriate exercises fortheir students. There is also a complete index atthe back of the book listing page numbers for bothmain entries and cross-references for each idiom.Idioms can be complimentary or insulting. They canexpress a wide range of emotions from excitementto depression, love to hate, heroism to cowardice,and anything in between. Idioms are also used toexpress a sense of time, place, or size. The range ofuses for idioms is complex and widespread.The complexity of idioms is what makes themso difficult for non-native speakers to learn.However, this complexity is also what can makeidioms so interesting to study and learn; theyare rarely boring. Learning about idioms, in thiscase those used in the United States, provides away to learn not only the language, but a littleabout the people who use it.How to Locate an Idiom. In Part 1, “Idioms andDefinitions,” idioms are listed alphabetically byfirst word. The only first words not used to placethe idioms in order are articles (a, the, some) andpronouns and possessives (someone, one). Instead,these are placed at the end of the idiom, separatedby a comma.v
How Each Entry is Arrangedidiom’s main entrydefinition of the idiom1 FEATHER IN (ONE’S) CAP, Aan exceptional achievementsample sentencesusing the idiom321. Cassandra managed through hard work to wina big contract for her company. It was a realfeather in her cap.2. The scholarship Lee won toattend the university was a feather in his cap.Synonym: something to crow aboutAntonym: nothing to write home aboutadditional informationabout the idiom4Compare to: feather (one’s) nest5cross-referencedidioms for comparisonThe practice of placing a feather in one’s cap is centuriesold and appears to have been practiced in many differentcultures. The feather was awarded and worn as a sign ofa signif icant achievement by the wearer. In somecultures, such as in 16th century Hungary, it was even acrime to wear a feather when one had not earned theright to wear it.The idiom (1) is given first, followed by itsdefinition (2). Then, two or three examplesentences (3) are provided to illustrate howthe idiom is used. Occasionally, an idiom hasmore than one meaning. Where this occurs,each meaning for the idiom is numbered withcorresponding numbers in the sample sentences.All entries include the idiom (1), definition (2),and sample sentences (3).information (5), includes notes such as theorigins of the expression, restrictions on usage,or any additional information that might help alearner understand when and how a particularidiom is used.Symbols Used in the Entries. Some idioms mayhave one or two alternate words that are usedinterchangeably without altering the meaning.One example of this is in a fix/bind/jam. In thisidiom, fix, bind, or jam can be used withoutchanging the idiom’s meaning. In such cases thepossible alternates are separated by a slash (/).The f inal two elements—cross-referencedidioms (4) and additional information (5)—are included only where relevant or available.There are three types of cross-references used:synonym, antonym, and compare to. Synonymsare expressions that have the same meaning asthe idiom. Antonyms are expressions that meanthe opposite of the idiom. Compare to includesexpressions that might be mistaken as similarto, or related to, the idiom. In the illustratedentr y above, for example, feather (one’s)nest has a completely different meaning thanfeather in (one’s) cap, even though they bothrefer to a feather. The final section, additionalSome idioms require context-specific subjectsor objects. In these cases someone, something,or one are placed in parenthesis within theidiom. (Someone) or (something) is used whenthe idiom’s object is different than the subject.For example, in beat (someone) to the punch,someone is a different person than the subjectas in I beat him to the punch. The pronoun oneis used when the subject and object of the idiomis the same person, as in ace up (one’s) sleeve(He had an ace up his sleeve).vi
Part 1Idioms and DefinitionsAACID TESTthe most crucial or important test of worth1. Parents might be willing to buy this new toy for theirchildren but the real acid test is whether or not thechildren themselves like it.ACE IN THE HOLEa hidden but effective means of winning aconflict2. The acid test for laundry soap is not how well it cleansin hot water, but how well it cleans in cold water.1. The other team thinks they can win this basketballgame, but that’s only because we haven’t put ourbest player in yet. He’s our ace in the hole.The expression originates from the use of nitric acid on goldto determine whether the gold was genuine.2. It looked like the politician would lose the debateuntil he brought up his ace in the hole, an argumentthat nobody could refute.ACROSS THE BOARDequally for everyone, for everything, or in allcasesThe expression originates from some forms of the card gamepoker, in which players have both community cards andprivate (“hole”) cards in their hands. To have an ace in one’sprivate hand means that one can win the game without otherssuspecting ahead of time.1. The boss made some people angry. He gave 5% payraises across the board but some people thought theyshould have gotten more than others.2. The car dealership was cutting prices across theboard. Every car was on sale, not just a few.ACE UP (ONE’S) SLEEVEto have an effective but hidden means toaccomplish somethingACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDSthe things that people do (actions) are moreimportant than the things they say (words)1. It looks like Joanne is going to lose, but I wouldn’tbe too sure. She may have an ace up her sleeve.1. She’s promised to be nicer to her sister from now on,but actions speak louder than words.2. No matter how many times I think Paul might lose tome in a game of chess, he never does. He always hasan ace up his sleeve and wins every game.2. Every politician will claim that he or she cares aboutthe problems of the average person, but actionsspeak louder than words.The expression originates from card games like poker, in whichplayers might hide an extra ace up their sleeves to use in casethey were losing the game and wanted to cheat.This expression implies that we can learn about a person’strue intentions by looking at what they do rather than whatthey say.ACHILLES’ HEELa person’s weakness or the vulnerable spot in hisor her characterALBATROSS AROUND (ONE’S) NECKsomething or someone that is a burden anddifficult to get rid of1. We’ve got to find his Achilles’ heel if we hope todefeat him.1. That car costs you so much to repair. It has becomean albatross around your neck. Why don’t you get ridof it?2. John appears to be a highly respected citizen, but I’msure he has his Achilles’ heel.2. I hired my wife’s brother to work in my business buthe’s worthless. He doesn’t do anything. He really isan albatross around my neck.Achilles was a figure in Greek mythology who was invulnerablein battle except for his heel. It was the one weak spot on hisbody.Synonym: millstone around (one’s) neck1
ARMED TO THE TEETHwell-equipped with weaponsAn albatross is a large sea bird. The expression comes fromthe poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel T.Coleridge, in which a sailor shoots a helpful albatross with acrossbow, bringing bad luck on the crew of the ship. The othersailors hang the bird around the sailor’s neck as punishment.1. The police won’t enter the bank where the thief is.He’s armed to the teeth.2. The invading soldiers were armed to the teeth. Therewas no way the defenders could hope to win.ALL KIDDING ASIDEspeaking seriouslyThe expression suggests having weapons (arms) from one’stoes to one’s teeth.1. That was a good joke, but all kidding aside, we haveto get to work now.AS THE CROW FLIESdirectly or in a straight line, without roads2. What you’re telling me sounds unbelievable. Allkidding aside, are you serious?1. The town is 25 miles from here as the crow flies, butit’s over 40 miles by car.ALL THUMBSuncoordinated and awkward, especially withone’s hands2. As the crow flies, the airport isn’t very far, but youcan’t get there directly. You have to drive around themountains.1. I’ve tried to put this toy together according to theinstructions, but I’m all thumbs. I can’t seem to getthe parts to fit.The expression is used to describe the distance between twopoints as an airplane or bird might fly, without taking intoaccount the twists and turns in the road.2. Peter seems to be all thumbs today. He keepsdropping his tools.AT LOGGERHEADSin strong disagreement, in a quarrel; at animpasseALL WETwrong to the point of being silly or unbelievable1. They have been arguing all day about what to do.They really are at loggerheads.1. He’s all wet if he thinks I’m going to believe his lies.2. Don’t listen to Maria. She doesn’t know what she’stalking about. She’s all wet.2. John and Richard are at loggerheads about whatwould be a fair price for the car. John thinksRichard’s price is far too low.Compare to: not know beans about (something); out to lunch;for the birds; talk through (one’s) hatAT (ONE’S) WITS’ ENDat a loss about what to do next; in a state offrustrationALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COMEto be present for an activity without taking partin it1. When the woman looked around and couldn’t findher little daughter, she looked up and down everyaisle in the store until she was at her wits’ end. Shewas almost hysterical when another customer in thestore suggested that she notify the store’s securityofficer.1. Janet’s brothers went up into the mountains to dosome fishing. Janet doesn’t fish, but she went alongfor the ride.2. I don’t need to do any shopping, but perhaps I’llcome along for the ride if that’s okay with you.2. We can’t seem to persuade our son to stay in school.We have tried every argument we can think of, butnothing seems to help. We don’t know what to do,and we’re at our wits’ end.The expression suggests that the ride itself is the extent of theperson’s participation in the activity, and that the person doesnot take part in the activity that is the purpose of the ride.APPLE OF (ONE’S) EYEa person or thing that is precious or loved aboveall elseSynonyms: at the end of (one’s) ropeCompare to: keep (one’s) wits about (oneself); use (one’s) wits;scared out of (one’s) wits1. Richard is so attached to his daughter that he woulddo anything for her. She’s the apple of his eye.The word wits means mental abilities.2. The boy won’t behave in school, but you can’tconvince his parents. He’s the apple of their eye.AT THE DROP OF A HATon any pretext; without needing an excuse orreasonCenturies old, this expression stems from the ancient beliefthat the pupil of the eye was solid and shaped like an apple.The pupil was considered precious since one could not seewithout it.1. Those workmen look for any reason to stop working.They’ll put down their tools at the drop of a hat.2. Nancy really doesn’t want to stay in her present job.She’ll leave for another one at the drop of a hat.2
AT THE END OF (ONE’S) ROPEno longer able to deal with a bad situation1. I just don’t know what to do with my son. He hasmisbehaved all day. I’m at the end of my rope.2. We can’t tolerate that dog anymore. We’re going togive it away because we’re at the end of our rope.Synonyms: at (one’s) wits’ endAX TO GRINDa hidden reason for wanting something or for notliking someone or something1. Don’t listen to Claudia when she tells you how badthat teacher is. She has had an ax to grind since hefailed her last year.2. Why do you keep telling me not to buy anythingfrom that store? Do you really think they sell badproducts, or do you have some kind of an ax to grind?3
B2. Paul is not a very nice person. He is always givingpeople backhanded compliments that sound like he isbeing nice when he is really just insulting them.Compare to: damn with faint praiseBACK TO SQUARE ONE, GOreturn to the beginningThe term backhanded combines the meaning of back meaninginsincere or malicious and hand meaning to give.1. The editor didn’t like the article I wrote for thenewspaper. She told me to redo it, so I guess I’ll haveto go back to square one.BACK-SEAT DRIVERa person who gives driving orders when he/sheis not the driver2. The builders constructed a building that didn’t meetthe city’s requirements. Now they’ll have to tearit down and begin building again. They’re back tosquare one.1. Why must you tell me every time you see a red lightahead? I’m the one who is driving. Stop being a backseat driver.Synonyms: start from scratch2. Andy’s mother always made him nervous when hedrove her to the store. She would tell him where toturn, how fast to drive, and where to park. She was aback-seat driver.Compare to: back to the drawing boardWhereas back to the drawing board is used for the idea ofre-planning or redesigning, back to square one can apply tostarting any activity over. The expression originates from theidea of a game board on which square one is the square wherethe game begins.When cars were first developed in the 1920s, wealthy carowners would often ride in the back seats, telling their driverswhere to go, where to turn, etc. Now such a practice by anyoneis seen as intrusive and rude.BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, GOreturn to the planning stage of a projectBAD BLOODnegative or ill feelings1. Our plan to raise money for a new swimming pooldidn’t work. Now we’re back to the drawing board andtrying to think of a better plan.1. The young man and woman knew their parents wouldnot approve of their marriage because there was badblood between the families.2. The idea of buying computers for the public schoolsthrough the lottery failed. The city leaders had to goback to the drawing board to think of another way tocome up with the money.2. Those two brothers will never get along. There is toomuch bad blood between them.BARK UP THE WRONG TREEto misdirect one’s efforts or argumentCompare to: back to square oneThe expression originates from the idea that plans and designsare developed on a drawing board.1. If Frank is trying to get a pay raise from the assistantmanager, he’s barking up the wrong tree. Only themanager can authorize a pay increase.BACK TO THE WALL, HAVE (ONE’S)to be in a difficult or desperate situation2. Janice is angry at me because she thinks I took herbooks, but she’s barking up the wrong tree. I hadnothing to do with it.1. Gary lost his job over a month ago and he has spentall his savings paying his bills. Now he doesn’t haveany more money, and his back is to the wall.This expression stems from the 19th century American frontierpractice of hunting raccoons using hunting dogs. When theraccoon attempted to escape up a tree, the dog was supposedto remain at the foot of the tree barking until the hunterarrived. However, if the dog went to the wrong tree, especiallyat night, or the raccoon jumped to the branches of anothertree, the hunter would end up focusing on the wrong tree.2. My back was to the wall. It seemed like my onlychoices were to try to save the company with mypersonal savings or pull out and let the company gowhile I still had some money left.Compare to: in a bind; in a fix; in a jam; behind the eight ballBATS IN (ONE’S) BELFRY, HAVEharmlessly crazy or eccentricBACKHANDED COMPLIMENTa criticism that is phrased in such a way that itappears to be a compliment1. You must have bats in your belfry if you think yourparents will let you see that movie.1. Patricia said she can’t wear fake gold jewelry the wayI can because it turns her skin green, and I think shewas giving me a backhanded compliment. She wasreally letting everyone know that she wears real goldjewelry while the jewelry I have on is fake.2. Don’t listen to her. She doesn’t know what she’stalking about. She has bats in her belfry.Synonym: have a screw loose, out to lunch, off one’s rockerA belfry is the tower of a church where the bell hangs, and isanalogous to one’s head. If a person has room for bats in hishead, his head is full of space rather than brains.4
BEAT A DEAD HORSEto argue or pursue a point or topic without thepossibility of successBEHIND THE EIGHT BALLin a difficult situation or position1. Barbara’s parents have told her to study medicinebut she really wants to study law. How is she going toexplain this to them? She’s behind the eight ball.1. They should give up trying to argue with the boss onthat subject. They’re beating a dead horse.2. My wife wants me to hire my brother-in-law to workin my company, but I don’t want to because he’s verylazy. I’m behind the eight ball on this one.2. The boy kept asking for a motorcycle, but his mothertold him he could not have one and she would notchange her mind. She told him he was beating a deadhorse.Synonyms: back to the wall; in a bind/fix/jam; between thedevil and the deep blue sea; between a rock and a hard placeSynonyms: run (something) into the groundThe expression comes from the game of billiards, or pool, inwhich the eight ball is always pocketed last. If one accidentallysinks the eight ball before the others, one automatically losesthe game. Trying to hit another ball that is too close to theeight ball is seen as a risky situation.The expression is usually used to describe verbal communication.BEAT A HASTY RETREATto run very fast in the opposite direction1. The old man came out on the porch to chase away thesmall boys who were throwing rocks at his windows.When they saw him, they beat a hasty retreat.BELOW THE BELT, HIT (SOMEONE)to act unfairly2. The cat wandered into the neighbor’s yard, but itbeat a hasty retreat when it saw the dog.1. John told Robert about the job he was planning toapply for and Robert went out and got it himself!Robert doesn’t play fair. He hits below the belt.Synonym: make tracks2. Mary introduced Sally to her boyfriend, Mike, andbefore she knew it, Sally and Mike were dating. Thatwas below the belt.BEAT ABOUT/AROUND THE BUSHto speak or write evasively; to talk around anissueThe expression originates from the sport of boxing, in which itis against the rules to hit one’s opponent below his or her belt.1. Judy couldn’t come right out and tell her fiancé thatshe no longer wanted to marry him. She had to beataround the bush until he understood.BEND (SOMEONE’S) EARto talk to someone for a long time2. If you disagree with my opinion, just tell me. Don’tbeat around the bush.1. I dread it every time that woman calls me on thetelephone because she bends my ear about how herchildren don’t appreciate her.Antonym: get to the pointSynonyms: stonewall; hem and haw2. Don’t mention politics to Bill. He loves talking aboutpolitics and he’ll bend your ear about it for hours.The phrase originates from a hunting practice dating to the15th century, in which hunters hired ‘beaters’ to drive smallanimals out of bushes where the hunters could more easilyget to them. The beaters would lightly beat around the edgesof the bushes to lure the animals out without completelyfrightening them away.The expression usually has a negative connotation.BESIDE (ONESELF)distraught; very anxious and troubled1. When the mother couldn’t find her young son in thecrowd, she was beside herself with worry.BEAT (SOMEONE) TO THE PUNCHto do something before someone else does it2. I was beside myself when I realized the fire haddestroyed my house.1. They decided to make an offer to buy the house, butwhen they did, they found that someone else hadalready bought it. Someone beat them to the punch.BESIDE THE POINTirrelevant2. Linda was going to invite him out to lunch but hebeat her to the punch. He invited her before she had achance to ask him.1. Your excuse for not giving me your homework onMonday is beside the point. It was due the Fridaybefore.BEAT THE BUSHESto search exhaustively2. Her argument that she needed a new dress for thedance was beside the point. We simply couldn’t affordone.1. We’ll have to beat the bushes if we want to findanother editor as good as Arthur was.3. The judge decided that the lawyer’s argument wasbeside the point, and told the jury to disregard it.2. I’ve beat the bushes trying to find the right sparepart for my old car, but I haven’t found it yet.This idiom stems from the idea of being separate from, or notpart of, the main idea (the point).Compare to: leave no stone unturned5
BET (ONE’S) BOOTSto be sureBEYOND THE PALEbeyond or outside the limits of morally orsocially acceptable behavior1. Paula’s never late. If she said she would be here at9:00, you can bet your boots she will be.1. That remark Jerry made wasn’t simply in poor taste.It was beyond the pale.2. I’ll bet my boots that the salesman will try to get us tobuy a more expensive car. They always do.2. Ron received an invitation to dinner and didn’t havethe decency to let his hosts know he wouldn’t be ableto attend. I think that kind of behavior is beyond thepale.Synonym: bet (one’s) bottom dollarWhereas bet one’s bottom dollar can be used in both theaffirmative and negative, bet one’s boots is used only in theaffirmative.The word pale in this expression should not be confused withthe adjective meaning “colorless.” Here, pale means a regionsurrounded by a paling or fence and ruled by a governing body.In British history, the pale was the area in and around Dublin,Ireland, which was colonized and ruled by the English. Beyondthe pale was anything outside this area. To the English, thiswas synonymous with being outside law and order, i.e. outsidecivilization.BET (ONE’S) BOTTOM DOLLARto be sure1. I know you think you’re going to get that job, butdon’t bet your bottom dollar on it.2. I’m sure they’ll be married before the end of theyear. I’d bet my bottom dollar on it.BIG CHEESEan important, powerful or influential personSynonym: bet (one’s) bootsWhereas bet one’s boots is used only in the affirmative, betone’s bottom dollar can be used in both the affirmative andthe negative.1. You can tell he’s the big cheese in this city becauseeveryone listens to what he says – even the mayor.2. She must really think she’s a big cheese. She speaksto her co-workers as if they were her servants.BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACEfacing two difficult outcomes for the samesituationSynonyms: bigwig; big shot; big wheel; head honchoBIG FISH IN A SMALL PONDa person who is considered important primarilybecause the place or setting is small1. Ralph found out that his brother cheated on anexam, and he knows he should tell the teacher, buthe is hesitating because it’s his brother. He’s caughtbetween a rock and a hard place.1. I accepted a teaching position in a small villageoverseas because I will have responsibilities that Iwouldn’t be able to get for years in a big city. I likethe idea of being a big fish in a small pond.2. The doctor told his patient that he had a verycontagious disease and that it was important to tellhis family. When the man refused, the doctor didn’tknow whether he should call his patient’s family andtell them. He was between a rock and a hard place.2. Diane was a big fish in a small pond in her hometown,but when she moved to New York City, nobody knewwho she was.Synonym: between the devil and the deep blue seaCompare to: in a bind/fix/jam; over a barrel; behind the eightballBIG SHOTan important, powerful, or influential personBetween a rock and a hard place is more dramatic than in abind and would be used when the problem of choice has noapparent or easy solution.1. The company’s big shots are getting free trips toHawaii this year.2. Now that you’ve been made a vice-president, you’rereally a big shot, aren’t you?BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAfacing two difficult outcomes for the samesituationSynonyms: big wheel; bigwig; big cheese; head honcho,heavyweight1. I consider both Paul and Mitch to be friends of mine.Now they are mad at each other and each wants meto take his side against the other. No matter what Ido I could lose one friend or both. I’m between thedevil and the deep blue sea.The expression big shot is of ten used sarcastically ordisparagingly.2. Dana’s really between the devil and the deep blue sea.The boss wants her to lie about the financial state ofthe company. If she does, it would be unethical, butif she doesn’t, the boss might find a way to fire her.Synonym: between a rock and a hard place6
BIG WHEELan important, powerful, or influential personWhereas face the music focuses more on acceptingresponsibility for some misdeed, bite the bullet and grin andbear it focus more on preparing oneself to accept somethingpainful or difficult. The expression originates from the practicewhere, before the days of anesthesia, a person undergoing anoperation might have been told to bite down on a bullet todistract from the pain.1. All the big wheels get the use of company cars andparking spaces right next to the door of the building.2. Janet says she doesn’t want to become a big wheelin the company because she doesn’t want so muchresponsibility.BITE THE DUSTto be destroyed or ruined beyond repair; slangfor “to die”Synonyms: bigwig; big shot; big cheese; head honcho,heavyweightBIGWIGan important, powerful or influential person1. The boss didn’t like my proposal and he wants me tostart over. Another good idea bites the dust.2. I think this lamp just bit the dust. It broke and Iknow it’s not worth fixing.1. Fred likes to think he’s a bigwig but he really doesn’thave much power outside his own department.2. Did you see all the expensive cars in the parking lotoutside? There must be a meeting of company bigwigstoday.BITTER/HARD PILL TO SWALLOWa difficult or unpleasant reality to deal with1. John discovered the hard truth about responsibility.He didn’t get his college application in on time andthe school won’t reconsider. It was a hard pill toswallow, but he had to learn the hard way.Synonyms: big wheel; big shot; big cheese; head honchoCompare to: heavyweightThe expression bigwig is usually applied to a person high upin a corporate structure.2. Jill thought she was a good singer. When her brothertold her she was tone-deaf, it was a bitter pill toswallow.BIRD’S-EYE VIEWa broad view or overview of something orsomeplaceThe expression suggests something that, like a pill, isunpleasant but cannot be avoided.1. This outline will give you a bird’s-eye view of my newbook.BLACK AND BLUEdiscolored from a bruise; injured in a fight eitherphysically or verbally2. The flight attendant said if we sit on the right side ofthe airplane, we’d get a bird’s-eye view of the GrandCanyon.1. The girl fell out of the tree but didn’t break anybones. She just had a black and blue knee.The expression suggests the view that a bird gets when itflies overhead.2. James came out of the meeting black and blue, sincehe had made so many mistakes preparing the reportwithout consulting his boss.BITE OFF MORE THAN (ONE) CAN CHEWto take on more work or responsibility than onecan accomplishBLACK MARKETa system of buying and selling illegal goods orgoods at illegal prices or quantities1. Sue plans to oversee the construction of her newhouse at the same time that she has taken on a lot ofvolunteer work at her son’s school. I think she hasbitten off more than she can chew.1. During the war each househ
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