Idiom #7: Be All Ears [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

The idiom “be all ears” generally means to listen carefully or eagerly.

For Example:

“If you think you can suggest a better alternative to spending that much money, I am all ears”

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Idiom #8: Hit the Sack/Hay [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

The idiom “hit the sack” or “hit the hay” simply means to go to bed.

For Example:

“…A soldier gets tired feet and is eager to hit the sack.”

“Time to hit the hay”

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Idiom #9: An Arm And A Leg [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

When people use the term “an arm and a leg” as an idiom, they are generally referring to a very high price for an item or service; or an expensive price. This is usually used after the verb cost.

For Example:

“That new iPhone costs me an arm and a leg”

“Bangle bracelets in fourteen-karat gold that do not cost an arm and a leg are always in demand.” 

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Idiom #10: Sit On the Fence [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

The saying “sit on the fence” is an English idiom simply meaning to remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion. This is used when someone does not want to choose or make a decision.

For Example:

Elijah stepped forward and said to the people, "How long will you sit on the fence? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him."

-- 1972, Joseph Robinson, The first book of Kings

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Idiom #11: Up In the Air [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

The idiom “up in the air” is typically used to reference something that is not yet resolved, finished, answered, decided or certain.

For Example:

“I think I can do it quickly, but the exact schedule is still up in the air.”

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Idiom #12: A Little Bird Told Me [Top 100 Famous Idioms]

The idiom “a little bird told me” refers to the situation that someone received the information from a source which is not to be overtly exposed.

For Example:

“Let's just say I know because a little bird told me.”

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