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American Idioms. Ax to grind. To gain something for yourself ; use trickery to get a favor. Blow your own Horn. To praise yourself. Beat around the bush To avoid answering a question. Drop you Like a Hot Potato. To get rid of something as quickly as possible. Elbow Grease. Do hard work. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AMERICAN IDIOMS
To gain something for yourself ; use trickery to get a favor
Ax to grind
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To praise yourselfBlow your own Horn
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Beat around the bushTo avoid answering a question
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To get rid of something as quickly as possible
Drop you Like a Hot Potato
Do hard workElbow Grease
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A person who feels uncomfortable in a situation; feel out of place
Fish Out of Water
Work or move fasterGet the Lead Out
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Slow downHold Your Horses
In troubleIn the Doghouse
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To do something before you should ; start early
Jump the Gun
Be patientDon’t get upset
Keep your shirt on
Tell a secretRuin a surprise
Let the cat out of the bag
Fooling around Silliness
Illegal activity
Monkey business
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