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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