Example: Break a leg

Problem: You have a big performance tonight—break a leg!

Solution:

1. Good luck with your performance.

Example: Cost an arm and a leg

Problem: That new car cost me an arm and a leg.

Solution:

1. It was very expensive.

Example: Get cold feet

Problem: He got cold feet before the wedding.

Solution:

1. He became nervous and unsure.

Example: Give someone a hand

Problem: Can you give me a hand with this heavy box?

Solution:

1. Can you help me?

Example: Keep an eye on

Problem: Please keep an eye on the kids while I cook dinner.

Solution:

1. Please watch the kids.

Example: Pull someone’s leg

Problem: Relax, I’m just pulling your leg.

Solution:

1. I’m just joking.

Example: See eye to eye

Problem: They don’t always see eye to eye on politics.

Solution:

1. They don’t always agree.

Example: A pain in the neck

Problem: This paperwork is a real pain in the neck.

Solution:

1. This paperwork is very annoying.

Example: Lend a hand

Problem: Could you lend me a hand with this project?

Solution:

1. Could you help me?