Barking Up the Wrong Tree

When you "bark up the wrong tree," you are accusing the wrong person for something or looking in the wrong place for something.

Example: Lola was barking up the wrong tree when she accused Manny of stealing her pencil case.

 
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An Axe to Grind

When you, "have an axe to grind" with someone, you have an issue or problem with someone.

For example: Madison has an axe to grind with Alex because Alex is consistently rude to her.


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To Be on Thin Ice

When you are "on thin ice," you are in a risky situation.

For example, Jessie was on thin ice when she asked her angry mother to borrow the car.


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