Idioms

Roger’s hands were ........; he wanted to assist but did not have any influence to make changes.

"I think that is ..... thinking, Jack. The idea sounds good but the facts don't back it up. There is no support for it and no history of it working," the analyst said.

"If I find out that you lied about where you were a week ago, I'm going to be all ..... you," the policeman told Bill.

"What tools do I need for the job?" Derrick asked his friend. His friend replied, "The tools you need are as .....: a circular saw, a tape-measure, a T-square, a pencil, a drill and some square-drive screws."

"Jake, we have a lot of extra chicken. Why don't you ..... in on some?" Matt asked.

"I don't envy you having roommates. I have lived on my ..... since I left my parents' house. Most of my money has been spent maintaining my own place. I admire your strength in having to put up with others living with you and having to compromise with them," May told Alice.

"Everything you see is for sale in this garage except for the chainsaw. The chainsaw is not up for .....," Tom told the first people to arrive at his yard sale.

"Bill walks around here like he's the greatest thing this planet has ever seen. I wish someone would take him down a .....," Gail complained to Pauline.

"I got passed up for promotion. They gave it to Ned. Talk about a ..... in the face! He's worked for the company half the time I have, and he has fewer qualifications," Simon fumed.

The shock was so great it made your hair stand up on end.