1. Jump the Gun

Denise was planning on telling her grandparents that the doctor said she was going to have twins, but when her dad found out he jumped the gun and told them before Denise could say a word. He was so excited that he became hasty and revealed the news before Denise had a chance to tell them.(act before the appropriate time)

2. Scratch Someone's Back

Hey, Bea. I need some help stacking these boxes. Would you please give me a hand?
OK. And I need some help tidying up the house. How about your helping me out after that?
OK. If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
I know you don't like doing housework, but I'll help you with the boxes if you promise to return the favor. No problem. I'll even do the windows. (Do someone a favor in hopes that a favor will be returned)

3. Turn Someone Off

How was your date with Marty last night ?
Well, it started of OK, but he really turned me off when we went for a snack after the movies.
Did he say or do something to annoy you?
Frankly, he disgusted me when he tried to talk with his mouth full.
I don't blame you. That would have really bothered me too. (To depress someone)

4. Kick the Bucket

It's been said that the old man knew of a buried treasure, but he kicked the bucket before telling anyone where it was. If the treasure exists, the old man unfortunately took the secret of its location with him when he died. (To die)

5. Wet Blanket
James was not invited to go on the outing with the rest of the group because he's such a wet blanket. On many previous occasions he has kept others from enjoying themselves by his pessimism and lack of enthusiasm. It's understandable that no one wants him around.(A negative person who tends to ruin other people's good times).

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  • If we had knew about that party, we could  have jump the gun to be there.

    I'll scratch your back, if you promise to do that anymore.

    My deception about Michael was so huge that turned me off.

    I would be so sorry if you told me that your father will kick the bucket.

    Emma is a wet blanket and I don't want to travel with her because she always tell me bad forethoughts.

  • 1-Sara passed her tests with flying colors, and was very happy.Before she could tell the news to her family her best friend jumped the gun.

    2-Arsal was jobless so he asked his best friend "if you scratch my back I will be grateful to you" and will scratch your back as well if I got the job.

    3-Elyass turned me off by proposing me in front of my family.

    4-Hussain wanted to be become a famous writer but before his wish he kicked the bucket,and could not become famous.

    5-We were planning to visit a near by hill station but one of our friend didn't let us go there as he was a wet blanket.

    Looking forward to the corrections.

    Thanks.

  • Boss: You are getting promotion

    I jumped the gun and i said:

    Wow! My salary will be increased! Thank you!

    Boss: No, your salary will be the same

    lol

    And now that i made sentence will you scratch my back? :D

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