Idioms-1

When the politician was caught stealing from the taxpayers, everyone thought he would receive a severe punishment, but all he got was a slap on the wrist. What is the meaning of this idiom?

We thought that our neighbor’s, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we’re all in the same boat. What is the meaning of this idiom?

If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree. What is the meaning of this idiom?

The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire. What is the meaning of this idiom?

I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she can’t cut the mustard. What is the meaning of this idiom?

Tom wanted to get down to brass tacks, but the lawyer kept chatting about the weather. What is the meaning of this idiom?

The lawyer knew that beating around the bush would get Tom all worked up. What is the meaning of this idiom?

After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam. What is the meaning of this idiom?

Don’t get so worked up, buddy. She’s only pulling your leg. What is the meaning of this idiom?

Jane decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Byron to the Spring Fling dance. What is the meaning of this idiom?