American English Idioms -- Page 5
Idiom Translation
  1. I've got a lump in my throat.
  2. You'd better save your neck.
  3. You better turn the other cheek.
  4. Just swallow your pride.
  5. My lips are sealed.
  6. It's a slap in the face.
  7. You can talk until you're blue in the face.
  8. You must face the music.
  9. He can't keep a straight face.
  10. He'll fall flat on his face.
  11. That will blow my mind.
  12. I want to pick your brains.
  13. He gave me a piece of his mind.
  14. You get on my nerves.
  15. That'll boggle your mind.
  16. You've got to get up your nerve.
  17. Don't just shoot off your mouth.
  18. She's down in the mouth.
  19. Watch your mouth!
  20. He put his foot in his mouth.
  1. I am emotionally involved and distressed.
  2. You must survive this situation.
  3. Don't let what they say bother you!
  4. Forget your pride and solve the problem.
  5. I will never reveal the secret.
  6. That is an insult to me.
  7. They aren't listening to you.
  8. Admit your error - solve it and go on.
  9. Try to keep from laughing at them.
  10. He will fail on this thing.
  11. I will be totally surprised.
  12. I need and want some ideas from you.
  13. He scolded me for my deficiencies.
  14. What you do or say often irritates me.
  15. This will absolutely amaze you.
  16. Don't be afraid of trying something.
  17. Wait and speak when you've thought about it.
  18. Her spirits are low.
  19. You've said something offensive.
  20. He said something very stupid.
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