IDIOMS XX

THREE-WORD IDIOMS IV

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

Ex: Full of mystery and suspense - CLOAK AND DAGGER 

1. Approach or extend the limits of what is accepted or possible

2. Make a mistake / Fail to complete a task

3. Be in charge, be the boss

4. Without preparation, unrehearsed

5. Increase what is at stake, especially in a dispute or conflict

6. Figure it out for yourself based on obvious facts 

7. Act before the proper time

8. Ecstatically happy

9. Comparison of two very different things

10. Bear the consequences at a later time for an activity one enjoyed - often an irresponsible one 

Answers:

1. Push the envelope

2. Drop the ball

3. Wear the pants

4. Off the cuff

5. Up the ante

6. Do the math

7. Jump the gun

8. Over the rainbow/On cloud nine

9. Apples and oranges

10. Pay the piper