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A Chip On Your Shoulder »
"What's bothering that guy?" Answer: "Nothing; he's just got a chip on the shoulder."
Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed »
"Don't start yelling at me just because you got up on the wrong side of the bed."
Icing On The Cake »
"I've been accepted by the university, and they've offered me a position on the basketball team!" Answer: "That's wonderful! Icing on the cake."
Keep An Eye On Him »
"I have to run to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase while I am gone?"
Off On The Wrong Foot »
"Let's try to start on time tomorrow and get off on the right foot."
On Pins And Needles »
"Jean was on pins and needles the whole time her father was in the hospital."
On The Fence »
"Has he decided whether he will take the job yet?" Answer: "No, he's still on the fence."
On The Same Page »
"Before we make any decisions today, I'd like to make sure that everyone is on the same page."
On Top Of The World »
"What a great time we had that night; we were on top of the world!"
On Your Last Leg »
"I would be glad to sell you my car, but I must tell you that it is on its last leg."
Out On A Limb »
"I want this project to succeed just as much as you do, but I am not willing to go out on a limb."
Out On The Town »
"Do you want to join us tonight? We're going out on the town."
The Writing On The Wall »
"Can't you see the writing on the wall?"
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve »
"My brother always lets you know how he feels; he wears his heart on his sleeve."
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