Get Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

(wake up in a bad mood)

What’s the matter with Bernard today? He started shouting from the moment he

stepped into the office.

I don’t know. He usually doesn’t act that way at all. I guess he got up on the

wrong side of the bed.

Just because he woke up in a bad mood is no reason for him to be so cross and

to go around shouting at everybody.

Hopefully he’ll relax as the day goes on.

Out on a Limb

(in a risky position)

The members of the committee realized that their position against expanding the

student aid program was an unpopular one, and that they were going out on a limb

by voting against the program. Nevertheless, their position was justified to a certain

extent.

Although they knew that they were placing themselves in a risky position, they

felt that other budgetary considerations were of greater urgency.

Bite the Bullet

(endure in a difficult situation)

We really had a frightening experience when we went hunting last month.

What happened?

We got lost in the wilderness and had to bite the bullet until help arrived.

Did you manage OK?

Barely. We weren’t prepared for the cold weather and we couldn’t find any shelter.

We had to endure in a very trying situation. We almost froze by the time they

found us.

Make Ends Meet

(pay one’s bills)

It’s almost impossible trying to keep up with the high cost of living.

It’s true. Things are so expensive nowadays that it’s very difficult to make ends meet.

You know, even with Lucie’s salary, our combined income is hardly enough to

pay all the bills.

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