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A Slap On The Wrist

He should be in jail for what he did, but he got off with just a slap on the wrist.

Beating A Dead Horse

I'd like to talk with you again about what happened. Reply: Oh, come on. Let's not beat a dead horse.

Falling From Grace

You ask the boss, she loves you. Reply: No way. I fell from grace with her a long time ago.

Nose Out Of Joint

What's wrong with him? Answer: His nose is out of joint because we forgot to invite him to the party.

Don't Count Your Chickens (Until They've Hatched)

Do you think that Bill is going to offer you a promotion this month? Reply: I won't count my chickens until they have hatched.

Protest Too Much

You do like that girl, don't you? Answer: No! I don't! Not at all! Why do you think so? Reply: You protest too much. #Protest too much comes from Hamlet by William Shakespeare; the Queen speaking: The lady doth protest too much, methinks. (Note: people do not usually use the word methinks when they are speaking English today.) To protest too much is to insist so passionately about something not being true that people suspect the opposite of what you are saying.

Work Someone Or Something In

Can you meet with me on Wednesday? Reply: I am quite busy Wednesday, but this is important. I can work you in.

An About Face

If you ever discover that you are walking down a dangerous street, it is best to do an about face and walk in the other direction.

Not A Chance

Do you think you will be able to finish your report by five o'clock today? Answer: Not a chance. I'll be busy in meetings all day.

Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right

That boy pushed me yesterday and I am going to get him back today! Answer: No you are not! Two wrongs do not make a right.

Rub Salt In An Old Wound

Hey- do you remember that time you were giving a speech and you dropped your laptop computer? Answer: Oh please, let's not rub salt in old wounds!

You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But You Can't Make It Drink

I told her exactly what to do, but she didn't listen to me. Reply: You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

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