ENGLISH : IDIOMS & PHRASES

ACHILLES' HEEL

MEANING : The one weakness , fault , flaw, or vulnerable spot in one's otherwise strong character 

ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE 

MEANING : To make a bad situation worden; to do or say something that causes more trouble , makes someone angrier 

ALL EARS

MEANING : Eager to listen; sharply attentive ; curious

ANTS IN YOUR PANTS 

MEANING : Extreme restlessness; overactivity

BEAT AROUND THE BUSH 

MEANING : To avoid answering a question; to approach something carefully or in a roundabout way 

HIT BELOW THE BELT 

MEANING :  Cruel , unfair , hurtful; against the rules of sportsmanship

BETTER HALF

MEANING : Either partner in marriage, wife or husband

BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

MEANING : Between two great dangers  and not knowing what to do; in a very difficult position

BITE THE DUST 

MEANING : To die; to fall in defeat; to fail to succeed 

BOLT FROM THE BLUE 

MEANING : Something sudden, unexpected , and shocking 

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