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English Slang Idioms (375)

"I asked Bob if he would come help with the project but he ......... me down. He said he's too busy, and that's why I am calling you," Larry said.
"Your mother would be turning ......... her grave if she knew you wanted to get your eyebrow pierced," Jenny said to her younger sister.
"Don't talk to me about economics, or I'll turn my brother ......... on you. He has a master's degree in economics and is a compulsive talker," Lisa told Mathew.
"OK, I won't bring up economics again. I've met your brother. The last time I saw him, he almost talked my ear .........," Mathew replied.
"Having to pay a fee in order to volunteer with that troubled children's organization is such a turn .......... I really wanted to work with these kids, but I'm not going to pay money for the privilege of working for free," Chris told Derrick.
"I love this new Subaru. It's built for rally racing and can turn on a .........," Kyle said to his brother.
"Don't turn your ......... on me, Steve. I really need your help. I'll lose my house if you don't lend me some money," Greg pleaded with his older brother.
"I can't stand Michelle. She turns up her ......... at everyone, but she is nothing special herself. She isn't rich, smart, or good-looking," Melanie said to Roxanne.
"I don't know why, but the smell of garlic ......... my stomach. I lose myappetite if anything with garlic is served," Brian said to Chris.
"We got a pretty good turn......... today. I wasn't expecting so many people to come and help wash cars to raise money for the homeless," Jack said to Kate.