IDIOMS MARCH

N

Not Playing With a Full Deck: 
Someone who lacks intelligence.


O

Off On The Wrong Foot: 
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.

Off The Hook: 
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.

Off the Record: 
Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.

On Pins And Needles: 
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.

On The Fence: 
Undecided.

On The Same Page: 
When multiple people all agree on the same thing.

Out Of The Blue: 
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.

Out On A Limb: 
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.

Out On The Town: 
To enjoy yourself by going out.

Over My Dead Body: 
When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.

Over the Top: 
Very excessive.



P

Pass The Buck: 
Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.

Pedal to the metal: 
To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.

Peeping Tom: 
Someone who observes people in the nude or sexually active people, mainly for his own gratification.

Pick up your ears: 
To listen very carefully.

Pig In A Poke: 
A deal that is made without first examining it.

Pig Out : 
To eat alot and eat it quickly.

Pipe Down: 
To shut-up or be quiet.

Practice Makes Perfect: 
By constantly practicing, you will become better.

Pull the plug: 
To stop something. To bring something to an end.

Pulling Your Leg: 
Tricking someone as a joke.

Put a sock in it: 
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.



Q

Queer the pitch: 
Destroy or ruin a plan.



R

Raincheck: 
An offer or deal that is declined right now but willing to accept later.