Idiom Power - Use idioms to perfect your English!
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Down in the Dumps (Feeling depressed or sad)
“Ever since Mari's cat ran away she's been down in the dumps.” “Yeah, she looks so sad without him around anymore.”
“What's the matter, Smitty?”
“Aw, my wife is going out of town for a few days, so I'm down in the dumps.”
“Don't worry, we'll go to a baseball game so you won't be lonely.”
“Amy's test scores are on the table, but don't talk to her about them right now.”
“Why not?”
“She got very low grades, so she's really down in the dumps.”
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Monkey Business (Silly, mischievous, or deceitful acts of behavior.)
“You better finish your homework right now -- I don't want to hear about any of your monkey business from the teacher!”
“Ok, Mom. I'll do my best.”
“Wall Street business-people are really doing a bad job these days.”
“I know! There is a lot of monkey business going on down there, so no one's money is safe.”
“I hear Paul's wife is seeing another guy!” “Really?......That kind of monkey business will get her in trouble!”
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Spitting Image (An exact copy of someone or something)
“Brendan is the spitting image of his father!”
“I know! It's amazing how much they look alike.”
“Hey! Is that your cell phone?”
“Yes, it is. Why do you ask?”
“It's the spitting image of my cell phone -- I lost it yesterday!”
“Your girlfriend is very pretty, Frank. She could be a celebrity!”
“I know. She's the spitting image of Winona Ryder, isn't she?”
“Yes, they look exactly alike.”
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