English Slang Idioms (399)

"You're going to have to wait. I'm busy. I can't always do what you want as soon as you snap your .........," Amanda snapped at Adam.
hands
feet
fingers
teeth

"Why're you sitting outside, William?" his neighbor asked. He explained, "My wife's in a foul mood and I'm waiting for her to snap ......... it."
off of
into
over
out of

He knew he had to rush back to work, but he couldn't resist taking a(n) ......... of the sea-and-sunset scene. It was strikingly beautiful, with poignant blues, purples, pinks and reds.
mugshot
overview
snapshot
viewpoint

"You scared me, Jake. Don't ......... up on me like that. Say something or knock on the door next time," Dean said to his roommate.
squirm
slide
sneak
slink

"Adam's house is very beautiful! Of course, his brother's house is ......... to sneeze at, either. It must have cost a pretty penny, too," Samantha said.
nothing
itching
never
seeing

"Why don't you have a seat in the waiting room, Mrs. Ellison? I don't know what the problem is with your car, but our team will sniff it ......... in no time," the service manager said.
over
through
away
out

"The first week we were here, we got snowed ......... for three days and couldn't get out to buy any food. It was rough," Billy told his guests.
out
down
in
blind

"Are you warm enough with just that blanket?" Sylvia asked. Norton replied, "Yes, I'm as snug as a bug in a .........."
mug
jug
hug
rug

"I can't stand people smoking in their homes when they have children living there. If you want to smoke, so ......... it, but don't endanger your kids!" Bill expostulated with Riley.
let
say
do
be

"How are your renovations coming along?" Thomas asked. Mike replied, "So far, so .......... I haven't had many problems. I should be finished with the kitchen in about a week."
well
much
good
done