Idióm – Stick Out One’s Neck

How come they’re asking me to act as their guide through the jungle? Evidently they think you’re the only one who can lead them to the lost temple.

That jungle has danger lurking around every corner.Why should I stick my neck out for them? They didn’t pay me for my services.They know that you would be taking a great risk and could possibly get hurt, but you’re the only one with enough knowledge to take them to their destination.I’m sure you’ll be amply rewarded.

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Idióm – All Thumbs

Hey Bea. Can you help me out ? I don’t seem to be able to button up the back of my dress.
Sure. Let’s see if I can do it for you.
I guess I’m all thumbs because I’m so nervous. I’m already late for my date.
Well, I suppose that being so nervous would make you clumsy and awkward. But don’t worry. I’m sure your date will wait.

Idióm – Play It by Ear

Let’s go to the movies, agreed?
Sure. And what’ll we do after that ?
Oh, I don’t know. Let’s play it by ear.
Well, I would like to have a more definite plan of action.
Don’t be like that. It’s always more fun not knowing what to expect and deciding what to do as we go along.

Pull Someone’s Leg

Hey, Al. I was invited to be a judge for the Miss America Beauty Pageant!
Oh, really? Come on, you’re pulling my leg!
No, honestly. Do you really think that I’m trying to fool you with a ridiculous story?
Well, you’ve told me foolish stories before.
I can assure you that this one is for real.

Idióm – Tongue-in-Cheek

Why were you teasing Sonia about her new hairdo? She really took offense at what you said.
I didn’t mean to offend her. I was simply making a tongue-in-cheek remark when i said that it was too elaborate for a girl of her young, tender age.
Well, she thought you were serious. She had no idea that you were just saying that as a joke.
I’m really sorry. I suppose I owe her an apology.

Idióm – Pay Through the Nose

At last Mr. Smith came upon the rare stamp he had been seeking at an auction. Since many other stamp collectors would also be bidding for it, he realized that he would have to pay through the nose in order to have it.
After considering the increasing value of the stamp, he decided that he would not mind paying such a high price for something so rare.

Idióm – Jump Down Someone’s Throat

That’s it, Greg! You’d better not come in after midnight again tonight!
I know, dad. You don’t have to jump down my throat! I told you that I’d make it home around 11:30. I don’t intend to be late!
Well, you’ve said that before and in you come at 2: 30 in the morning. You can’t blame me for getting angry and scolding you. I’ve got good reason.

Idióm – Get in Someone’s hair

Children! Would you please stop making so much noise!
And for heaven’s sake, pick up your clothes and toys!
It’s hard enough trying to keep this house clean without your throwing your things all over the place!
Clara, I know that the children get in your hair, but you should try not to let it upset you so much.
Listen, Jim. I can’t help it . The children bother me and make me very angry when they’re so noisy and messy.