Idiomatic Expressions Practice.

1. He would have won the race, if he was a tough cookie.
2. On Saturday I met an old friend of mine who I haven't seen for ages. We went to the restaurant and chewed the fat about the old days.
3. My nephew's granny is very kind and she is full of beans.
4. John always puts himself in a real pickle because he doesn't finish his work on time.
5. Many desserts were served in the dinner but I didn't eat one. I don't have a sweet tooth.
6. My friend Amina is a sweetie pie. She has a great sense of humor.
7. Jamie acted as cool as a cucumber when the little boy broke his new car window.
8. Despite forgetting his homework, the student looked as if butter wouldn't melt in his mouth.
9. I'm going to attend my neighbor's daughter wedding party. I have too much on my plate tomorrow but I can't refuse this invitation.
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I don't know how frequently these idiomatic expression are used in spoken English.

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Haha, from an Irish English perspective these are all relevant and still in use except number 2, well done.