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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Break a leg
When you tell someone to "break a leg," you are wishing them good luck.
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
See Eye to Eye
When you "see eye to eye," you agree with someone.
Example: Alex and Paul saw eye to eye while remodeling their kitchen. They agreed that granite would look best.

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Example: Alex and Paul saw eye to eye while remodeling their kitchen. They agreed that granite would look best.
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
A Leopard Can't Change his Spots
When you say "a leopard can't change his spots," you mean that someone can't change.
Example: Tom was consistently lying to his girlfriend, despite her attempts to fix their relationship. A leopard can't change his spots.

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Example: Tom was consistently lying to his girlfriend, despite her attempts to fix their relationship. A leopard can't change his spots.
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
All Ears
When you are "all ears," you are listening intently.
Example: As soon as the teacher began the lesson, Bobby was all ears.

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Example: As soon as the teacher began the lesson, Bobby was all ears.
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Friday, August 5, 2016
Out like a light
When you are "out like a light," you are sleeping.
Example: After the late movie, Alex was out like a light.

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Example: After the late movie, Alex was out like a light.
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