Lesson 7: Susan Hires Bob to Run Her Business
Idioms of lesson 7:
bright and early.
crash course.
fat chance.
give it a shot.
happy camper.
mixed feelings.
needless to say.
not have a clue.
not sleep a wink.
work like a dog.
Lesson 8: Ted Forms a Pop Band
Idioms of lesson 8:
beat around the bush.
dime a dozen.
Good for you!
hard times.
In good spirits.
made of money.
make a splash.
pay (someone) back.
pipe dream.
Shell out.
take (something) by storm.
(that’s or those are) the breaks.
wise guy.
Lesson 9: Nicole For Pesident
Idioms of lesson 9:
brown-noser.
by far.
count on someone.
full of oneself.
get down to business.
get or to have under one’s belt.
give (someone) a run for (one’s) money.
give someone the cold shoulder.
give someone the time of day.
goody-goody.
it’s a deal.
kid around.
talk into.
you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.
Lesson 10: Bob Visits the Village Market
Idioms of lesson 10:
ballpark figure.
Don’t mention it.
figure out.
from scratch.
go nuts.
jump the gun.
just kidding.
make a pig of oneself.
make time for.
roll up one’s sleeves.
sit tight.
What’s up?
you can say that again.
Lesson 11: Bob Drives a Hard Bargain
Idioms of lesson 11:
can’t complain.
crunch number.
drive a hard bargain.
get the ball rolling.
How’s it going?
make a living.
now you’re talking.
out of the question.
sweeten the deal.
take it or leave it.
twist (someone’s) arm.
worth your while.
Lesson 12: Bob’s Big Cookie Order
Idioms of lesson 12:
bite off more than one can chew.
for heaven’s sake.
get going.
help out.
like a chicken with its head cut off.
like crazy.
like pulling teeth.
never mind.
pitch in.
run around.
things are looking up.
Lesson 13: Amber Comes Over to Bake Cookies
Idioms of lesson 13:
all the rage.
call it a night.
feel free.
get out of the way.
in good hands.
know one’s stuff.
lend a hand.
lose one’s touch.
out of practice.
pick up.
sweet tooth.
take a break.
take over.
too many cooks spoil the broth.
tricks of the trade.
work one’s tail off.
Lesson 14: Amber and Ted Heat Up the kitchen
Idioms of lesson 14:
break up with(someone).
crank out.
crunch time.
Give me a break!
go ahead.
love at first sight.
nuts about.
one-track mind.
plug away (at something).
treat (someone) like dirt.
Lesson 15: Nicole Practices Her Election Speech
Idioms of lesson 15:
basket case.
big head.
conventional wisdom.
do the trick.
I’ll say!
In reality.
load off one’s mind.
look like.
nervous wreck.
no wonder.
pull an all-nighter.
rule of thumb.
turn off.
Lesson 16: Bob Brings the Cookies to the Village Market
Idioms of lesson 16:
at first.
get the hang of (something).
give someone a ring.
In any case.
In person.
keep posted.
learn the ropes.
pain in the neck.
piece of cake.
round up.
second nature.
to tell you the truth.
your guess is as good as mine.