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