1. jump the gun: do something before it's time to do it.
A: "How did Marsha know about the party? It was supposed to be a surprise."
B: "Chuck jumped the gun. Without thinking, he said, 'I'm bringing the cake at your party;I hope you like it!"
2. in stock: in supply and available to buy / sell.
"I'm sorry, but we just sold our last pair of hiking boots. If you come backat the end of the week, however, we should have some more in stock.
3. hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."
4. Easy does it!: Be very careful! / Don't do anything too fast or too hard!
A: "I'm going to move the table just a little further from the window."B: "Easy does it! If you move too fast, you might knock over the plant!"
5. Cut it out!: stop doing something (that's annoying).
"You kids are making too much noise. Cut it out!"
6. be broke: be without money.
"No, I can't lend you ten dollars. I'm completely broke until payday."
7. be on the go: be very busy (going from one thing or project to another).
"I'm really tired. I've been on the go all week long."
8. before long: soon.
A: "I'm really tired of working."B: "Just be patient. The weekend will be here before long."
9. at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late.
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.
10. antsy: restless; impatient and tired of waiting.
"I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and waiting is making me antsy."
A: "How did Marsha know about the party? It was supposed to be a surprise."
B: "Chuck jumped the gun. Without thinking, he said, 'I'm bringing the cake at your party;I hope you like it!"
2. in stock: in supply and available to buy / sell.
"I'm sorry, but we just sold our last pair of hiking boots. If you come backat the end of the week, however, we should have some more in stock.
3. hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."
4. Easy does it!: Be very careful! / Don't do anything too fast or too hard!
A: "I'm going to move the table just a little further from the window."B: "Easy does it! If you move too fast, you might knock over the plant!"
5. Cut it out!: stop doing something (that's annoying).
"You kids are making too much noise. Cut it out!"
6. be broke: be without money.
"No, I can't lend you ten dollars. I'm completely broke until payday."
7. be on the go: be very busy (going from one thing or project to another).
"I'm really tired. I've been on the go all week long."
8. before long: soon.
A: "I'm really tired of working."B: "Just be patient. The weekend will be here before long."
9. at the eleventh hour: at the last minute; almost too late.
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.
10. antsy: restless; impatient and tired of waiting.
"I hope Katy calls soon. Just sitting around and waiting is making me antsy."
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