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1) The phrase "foot the bill" means to pay for everyone.
Example A: For family dinners, my dad will foot the bill.
Example B: For family dinners, my dad will pay for everyone.
2) The phrase "have two left feet" means to have awkward coordination.
Example A: I cannot dance. I have two left feet.
Example B: I cannot dance. I have awkward coordination.
3) The phrase "cost and arm and a leg" means very expensive.
Example A: The hotel cost an arm and a leg.
Example B: The hotel was very expensive.
4) The phrase "give the cold shoulder" means to be unfriendly.
Example A: My sister will give me the cold shoulder if she's mad at me.
Example B: My sister will be unfriendly if she's mad at me.
5) The phrase "like a mess" means disorganized.
Example A: The roomed looked like a mess.
Example B: The room looked disorganized.
6) The phrase "in a relationship" means to be dating someone.
Example A: I am not single. I'm in a relationship.
Example B: I am not single. I'm dating someone.
7) The phrase "by any means" means "at all".
Example A: I'm not a good dancer by any means.
Example B: I'm not a good dancer at all.
8) The phrase "get out of there" means to leave.
Example A: I just wanted to get out of there as fast as I could.
Example B: I just wanted to leave as fast as I could.
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