Idioms Exercise

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1. Soon the gloves were off and they started screaming at each other.
2. They work hand in glove.
3. She was dressed to the nines and made her friends jealous of her looks.
4. He can spend money like water because his parents have deep pockets.
5. To keep something under your hat is to keep it secret.
6. That jacket is too large; you should find one that fits like a glove.
7. I have a few tricks up my sleeve if he takes action against me.
8. I am sure he will fail the test, but if he passes, I will eat my hat.
9. When I started out, I knew nothing about acting, and I was just flying by the seat of my pants.
10. I must leave now; I have bigger fish to fry.
11. My uncle used to drink like a fish, so we were not surprised when he developed liver trouble.
12. When she started talking about her ex-boyfriends, he looked like a fish out of water.