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248. That's the last straw!
That's the last straw!: After so many problems, that's just too much to endure! Boss: That's the last straw! We have to change our business plan for the next quarter, or we will suffer a loss in sales…
247. Get the upper hand
Get the upper hand: get the power or advantage Reporters: The boxer was losing the round, but he got the upper hand of his opponent with a counter punch.
246. Catch someone red-handed
Catch someone red-handed: catch someone in the act of doing something wrong Mom: Aha! I caught you red-handed! You're trying to eat some cookies before dinner, huh? Son: ....uh, no.... Mom: Don't lie.…
419. Look for someone or something
Look for someone or something: try to find someone or something Tim: What are you doing? Sam: I'm looking for my glasses. Have you seen them?
245. Do away with something
Do away with something: put an end to something; destroy something Boss: We need to do away with this frivolous spending. It's hurting our profits Manager: Okay, we'll start a new campaign to fix this…
417. All over the place
All over the place: everywhere Rick: Why does it smell like coffee in here? Sam: Some other employee spilled coffee all over the place. Even though he cleaned it up, the smell still lingers.
416. Get rid of something
Get rid of something: remove; throw something away Noriko: Can you get rid of this food? It's rotten. Tim: Sure, I'll handle it.
244. See red
See red: Be very angry Tim: I'm seeing red. Will: What happened? Tim: Someone hit my car and left a big scratch on the side.
243. Hit if off (with someone)
Hit it off (with someone): quickly become good friends (with someone) Noriko: How was the social event? Lee: It went well. Met a nice girl there, and we hit it off. Noriko: Nice, are you going to see…
242. Be flying high
Be flying high: be very happy Kate: I'm flying high today! I passed my exam.
241. Make light of something
Make light of something: act as if something is unimportant Nick: I don't mean to make light of your situation, but is it as bad as you say? Sam: Of course it is! Someone hit my car. They didn't compl…
240. Be out of one's mind
Be out of one's mind: be crazy, irrational, silly. Tim: What is guy doing over there. He's talking to himself. Noriko: He is definitely out of his mind, for sure.