Memory Game Idioms 1Online version Idioms by Cynthia Cox A controversial issue To share information that was previously concealed This idiom is used to say that someone is causing trouble or making a bad situation worse To go to bed. To take on a task that is way too big. Something good that isn't recognized at first. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting This idiom means, to accomplish two different things at the same time. Be glad when someone leaves Do or say something exactly right To hear it from someone in charge or someone who knows the truth Cannot judge something primarily on appearance. 'to hear rumors' about something or someone. Someone who lacks intelligence. A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan. Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.