American English Idioms -- Page 29

Idiom Translation
561. The new changes are across the board.
562. I feel it in my bones.
563. That is one for the books.
564. He has been hitting the bottle.
565. That is out of bounds.
566. Don't burn the bridges behind you.
567. He had money to burn.
568. We will go by and by.
569. By and large they are honest.
570. That was a close call.
571. He burns the candle at both ends.
572. She can't hold a candle to her friend.
573. Put your cards on the table.
574. He's got a card up his sleeve.
575. It is just not in the cards.
576. Try to catch your breath.
577. We will chalk up that one to experience.
578. We chewed the fat for a short while.
579. Next week we will clean house.
580. You must come clean.
561. It will affect all divisions and groups.
562. I have a premonition about this.
563. That is something entirely new.
564. He has begun to drink (alcohol) to excess.
565. That is beyond your limits.
566. Keep the possibility of retreat.
567. He had lots of money.
568. We will go in a little while.
569. For the most part they are honest.
570. It was a narrow escape.
571. He spends too much energy in all directions.
572. She is not nearly as good as her friend.
573. Be frank about your motives and intentions.
574. He has a secret plan in reserve.
575. It is not likely to occur.
576. Rest so you can continue.
577. We will credit that to experience.
578. We talked casually for a while.
579. Next week we will get rid of anyone undesirable.
580. You must confess your error.

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