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