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b. drive someone up the : to irritate or annoy very
wall much
Use : Don’t drive him up the wall
otherwise he can beat up
you all.
c. cock and bull story : an unbelievable story
Use : I can’t believe this. This is
just a cock and bull story.
d. get down to brass : to become very serious
tacks about something
Use : I got down to brass tacks
after hearing the condition
of elderly people in my
village.
e. hold your horse : be patient
Use : Please, hold your horse.
Everyone will get the ticket
in turn.
f. bottle up : stay hidden
Use : The robber had bottled
herself up before the police
reached her.
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