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When we say that something has gone to the dogs, we mean that it has become ruined/terrible/worse than before.
When something costs an arm and a leg, it is expensive.
When you shoot the breeze, you chat in a relaxed way.
When someone is a laugh a minute, they are funny.
When something is as interesting as watching paint dry, it is very boring.
When something fits like a glove, it is a perfect fit / it fits well.
When we say a penny for your thoughts, we are asking what someone is thing about.
When we have mixed feelings about something, we are happy and sad at the same time.
When we have a soft spot for something, we have a fondness for it / we like it.
When we jump the gun, we do something too soon - before it should be done.
This place has gone to the ___ over the last year. It's become a terrible company.
It cost me an arm and a ___ to get my car fixed. $500! I couldn't believe it.
I'm going to shoot the ___ with Jim for a while. I like hanging out with him.
Jill is a laugh a ___. She's so funny.
I hate golf. It's about as interesting as watching ___ dry.
That dress suits you and it fits like a ___.
You are very quiet today. A ___ for your thoughts.
I have ___ feelings about moving to Russia.
I'm going to watch that new Disney movie. I've always had a ___ spot for animation.
I told him to wait, but he jumped the ___ and ordered all the new stock, anyway.
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