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