IDIOMS XVII

THREE-WORD IDIOMS I

Can you think of a three-word idiom that matches the descriptions below? 

For example:  

To do the difficult and critical part in a plan - Bell the cat

 

1. Blab - give away a secret 

2. Follow directions exactly

3. Grow bigger - get smaller

4. Undecided, un-committed  

5. Packed in, as in a crowded room 

6. Functioning while extremely tired 

7. Wait a moment, slow down, don't get angry 

8. Face up to a situation and take the consequences 

9. Make up your mind before having all the information 

10. Collect contributions of money from a number of people for a specific purpose

 

Answers:

 

1. Spill the beans

2. Toe the line

3. Wax and wane

4. On the fence

5. Cheek by jowl

6. Running on empty

7. Hold your horses

8. Bite the bullet

9. Jump to conclusions

10. Pass the hat