Idiom Game

The rules of this game/activity are pretty simple: Person 1 provides an idiom, then, Person 2 comes up with a sentence using the idiom and gives the next idiom.

Example:

and so on.

Let's get this party started! =sunny=

Barking up the wrong tree

Great idea!

So... Jason and Ariel were both upset about the mess that was left after their party yesterday, as the house was practically destroyed. They, however, knew very well that they are both responsible parties and they will BOTH have to explain themselves to their parents, as it takes two to tango.

Next: the last straw.

Yay, the game is on :D

Imagine, the guy on the train was manspreading and constantly bothering me with his stupid questions. Don't even get me started on his foul breath ffs! But him hitting on me was the last straw!

straight from the horse's mouth

I didn't want to believe that Jane was cheating on me, but considering who told me this, I have to admit that it was straight from the horse's mouth. Therefore, it was time to break up with the unfaithful girl.

Taking a step back.

When you feel overwhelmed by emotion, you need to take a step back and consider everything rationally.

Out of the blue

I was making breakfast in the kitchen when out of the blue a huge rose bouquet appeared from nowhere.

Not my cup of tea.

When I graduated from the university I wanted to be a journalist, but then realized that it was not my cup of tea.

to pull one's leg

I like to spend time with my friends, but Anna is the one who always pulls my leg and makes me really upset.

Add insult to injury.

She broke up with him on the Sunday morning. Her confession that she has been inlove with another guy for almost a year, only added insult to the ingury.

(doesn't) float someone's boat

The Game of Thrones seems to be really hot right now but, to tell the truth, it doesn't float my boat at all.

to kill two birds with one stone

I wanted to do something nice and meaningful during my lunch, but I was famished! So I went to a cafe and got some food in order to battle with my hunger. I saw a homeless man and bought him lunch - killed two birds with one stone after all.

By the end of the day.

Michael was working hard for the last few hours — by the end of the working day he had to submit last calculations to the NASA computation center.

at the end of the day %)

At the end of the day all we have is a wrecked soul.

A storm in a teacup.

Martina was swearing loudly and blaming a transport company for a train delay, but that was a storm in a teacup — she could have easily taken another train and reach her destination on time.

be no picnic

I had to volunteer at a community centre for elderly people, and trust me, it was no picnic.

Jibber jabber.

I have a TOEFL exam soon, therefore I should practice speaking clearly and with the correct pronunciation, not to jibber-jabber like I always do.

to be square with someone

My friend's boyfriend dumped her, so she sliced his tires. Now they are square. =lolbuagaga= Please don't do that, girls.

Being on top of something.

Being on top of IT community is a tough row to hoe — it is evolving rapidly in many directions and is already extremely diverse. You have to make an effort to catch up on it.

to egg someone on

Whoa, I haven't heard that one before!

Roger has been egging me on to try the ax throwing, but I'm still to afraid I'd hurt someone in the process.

To lead someone on.

I have seen a movie recently where a girl led one lawyer on because she wanted to sneak into his flat and still case papers.

to take/make an oath

Upon becoming a citizen of a new country, one is required to take an oath citizenship.

To walk away (from something).

If you feel like you have been trapped in a toxic relationship, you need to walk away from it.

to have a dog in the fight

I enjoy reading political news about Asian countries and what's going on in that part of the world; yet, I don't have a dog in that fight.

To brush off.

If you want to be a part of the team don't brush other people' suggestions off.

To pin a rose on one's nose

I talk soooo much sometimes, people sometimes tell me to pin the rose on my nose.

To get lost.

I got lost in a mirror maze at the fun park.

have bitten off more than you can chew

too hard to make a phrase with? :hystericss: