Memory Idioms 1Version en ligne Idioms par Cynthia Cox Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person A controversial issue This idiom means, to accomplish two different things at the same time. People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. To hear it from someone in charge or someone who knows the truth 'to hear rumors' about something or someone. To take on a task that is way too big. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting Be glad when someone leaves This idiom is used to say that someone is causing trouble or making a bad situation worse To go to bed. A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan. Someone who lacks intelligence. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money. Cannot judge something primarily on appearance. Do or say something exactly right Something good that isn't recognized at first. Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. To share information that was previously concealed