English Slang Idioms (376)

"A few inmates turn over a new ......... and become productive members of society after they get out of jail, but not that many, in my opinion," the warden told the commissioner.
sheet
leaf
mat
egg

"When I got to basic training, I had to hand ......... all of my clothes and possessions to the drill sergeant. I didn't see a regular pair of jeans again for almost six months," Jay told Jesse.
away
on
over
back

"So just because you got a bad grade, you're going to turn ......... and run away?" Bill asked his younger brother.
behind
tail
out
thief

"If someone insults you, you have to turn the other .......... You can't go through life punching people-- you'll end up in jail," Ben said to his teenage son.
cheek
jaw
side
fist

"You have to develop a sense of confidence. Turning ......... and hiding in your shell will not solve any problems," Oscar said to his brother.
snail
ostrich
clam
turtle

Jake was happy that he was able to turn the ......... on Wes in the chess match. He'd been losing but was able to capture his opponent's queen in a cleverly laid trap.
wheels
corners
tables
pages

It's hard for a manager to reduce the turn......... rate at work when the job is stressful and doesn't pay much.
over
back
away
down

"What took you so long to get here? I've been stuck for the past twenty minutes twiddling my ........., waiting for you," Hank complained to Tim.
toes
gears
gloves
thumbs

"I can't believe that guy wanted $30 for that lawnmower. I wouldn't give him two ......... for that piece of junk," Kerry said to Jackson.
nails
tacks
braces
bits

"I can't be late again or I'll get fired. I already have two ......... against me for tardiness, so I have to leave right now," Jeff said to his girlfriend.
bills
dings
times
strikes