1. to have a sweet tooth



For example: I know you have a sweet tooth, so I bought you a box of chocolates.



means: to like sweet foods very much



2. nosey



For example: Every time I go out, I notice my nosey neighbors watching me.They must know everything

about me.



means: always wanting to know other people's business and what other people are doing



3.a big mouth



For example: My brother has such a big mouth. He told everything I said to our mother.



means: a person who talks too much and does not keep secrets



4. to see eye to eye



For example: Lucy and Dick never argue. They see eye to eye on almost everything.



means: to agree completely



5. a long face



For example: Because Judy didn't get an invitation to the party, she's walked around with a long face since yesterday.



means: a sad, dissatisfied expression



6.by heart



For example: I know all my friend's telephone numbers by heart. I never have to look in the telephone book.



means: by memory



7.to shake a leg



For example: Shake a leg! We have to be at school in twenty minutes.



means: to hurry up, move faster



8. to cost an arm and a leg



For example: Everything in that fancy department store costs an arm and a leg. I can't afford to buy anything there, not even a pencil.



means: to be very expensive



9.head over heels in love



For example: Pam and Tony are head over heels in love. They're planning to get married.



means: very much in love



10. to pull some one's leg



For example: Tomorrow is not a holiday. Don't believe Rich. He's just pulling your leg.



means: to joke, to kid or trick someone



11. a pain in the neck



For example: Waiting for the bus on the cold, windy corner is a pain in the neck.



means: something or someone that annoys or bothers a person
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