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- Q1Slap on the wrist meansSomeone was hitWe're in the same boatWas placed in handcuffsvery light and easy punishment30s
- Q2We're all in the same boat meansWe are very similarThe boat is sinkingWe were in very similar situationsRow the boat30s
- Q3She's barking up the wrong treeIs asking the wrong personIs asking the right personThe dog is barking at the cat in the treeThe hurricane took the trees down30s
- Q4Down to the wireI have to work hard till the endA slap on the wristThe outcome of the game will not be clear until the very endThe wires are exposed30s
- Q5Can't cut the mustard meansCannot perform the necessary dutiesWe need a hotdogA person has an upset stomachWe can perform the necessary duties30s
- Q6Get down to brass tacksWatch where you're steppingPin something up on the wallHe wanted to talk about the important issuesClip something together30s
- Q7Beating around the bushA gardener taking care of thingsA person that wants to waste timeA person that gets to the pointA bush that's on fire30s
- Q8Running out of steamA train going uphillGetting tiredA teakettleGaining energy30s
- Q9Pulling your legGo onstageLying or fooling aroundCausing pain to someoneBroke a leg30s
- Q10Go out on a limb meansTrim the treesNever take a chanceBe shyTake a chance30s
- Q11Hit the hay meansWake upGet in a fightGo work on the farmGoing to sleep30s
- Q12the icing on the cake meansA cake without icingHaving too muchReceive greater benefitsIn need of something30s
- Q13Bought the farm meansSomeone transferred property to anotherSomeone diedSomeone is sufferingSomeone bought property30s
- Q14Know the ropes meansAble to climb a ladderGive the poor performanceCan tie a knotKnow how to perform his or her duties30s
- Q15No dice meansAgame doesn't have any diceThings are going wellGo play a gameThings are not going the way here she would want them to go30s