Idiom sample sentences

• I heard my name mentioned in a conversation behind me, and so I was all ears.
• I must catch the eye of the girl over there --- I particularly want to speak to her.
• I hope he will pass the exam, but deep down / in my heart I'm sure he will fail.
• Once he has put his mind to something, nothing will stop him.
• He'll soon finish now that he's really got his teeth into the job.
• Put you best foot forward and you'll succeed sooner or later.
• My brother won't lift a finger to help in the house.
• I am going to try my hand at playing the piano even though I have never done it before.
• John is very capable, but I think this time he has bitter off more than he can chew.
• You'll just have to grin and bear it until we can repair the heater for you room.
• He was born in China. He knows the country like the back of his hand.
• He is a fool to bury his head in the sand. He ought to face up to his problems.
• The police turned a blind eye to the illegal racing in our area.
• I spent the whole night racking my brains, trying to find a solution to the problem.
• The next time you see me working with a man, don't jump to the conclusion that he is my husband.
• On further consideration, I thought better of my original decision and voted against the proposal.
• He has an eye for antique watches and she has a good ear for music.
• She is spending too much money, and it is twice she was brought to her senses.
• He must be out of his mind to consider playing football again at the age of 50.
• I am in two minds about whether to go. I want to but I really think I ought to stay.
• He is sticking his neck out by being so critical of the government policies.