Shakespeare's idioms and phrases

Can it be that Suzanne was envious because you had a date? It sounds as if the green-eyed monster may have taken over and clouded her judgment.

• not good or bad

• jealousy

• timid or afraid

The kids screaming in the next room really set my teeth on edge.

• glad something is over or gone

• in a difficult situation

• irritate or bother me

He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.

• is kind and generous

• is timid or afraid

• is in a difficult situation

He deals with subjects more fainthearted filmmakers would stay away from.

• timid or afraid, not confident

• stay out of sight, unnoticed

• acting so foolishly that others mock you

I waited for the results with bated breath.

• whatever I feel is obvious to everyone

• in an anxious or excited way

• in a calm way

Our neighbors and their nasty dogs have moved out – good riddance!

• stay out of sight, unnoticed

• glad something/someone is over or gone

• things have come back to where they started

I'd lie low if I were you till the trouble passes.

• try to be noticed

• try not to be noticed

• start something

It's always good to know that, come what may, your job is safe.

• irritate or bother me

• I’ll find a way to get what I want

• whatever happens

Boy, am I in a pickle—I accidentally made plans to meet with two different clients today.

• in a difficult situation

• in a pleasant situation

• having fun

My father was always very closed off regarding his feelings, so when I had kids, I made a point of wearing my heart on my sleeve with them.

• show your feelings

• hide your feelings

• be jealous