IDIOMS XIX

THREE-WORD IDIOMS III

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

Ex: Not feeling well - UNDER THE WEATHER

1. Simple task

2. Enjoy life for the moment 

3. Full of mystery and suspense

4. The basic practical details of something

5. Confront the consequences of your actions 

6. A very insecure and unstable situation or plan   

7. Extremely angry - to the point of murder

8. Humbly asking for a favor

9. An exact reference or authority 

10. Ruthless, inhuman demand - though one is entitled to it 

 

Answers:

 

1. Piece of cake

2. Smell the roses

3. Cloak and dagger

4. Nuts and bolts

5. Face the music

6. House of cards

7. Out for blood

8. Hat in hand

9. Chapter and verse

10. Pound of flesh