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