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