I forgot to study for the exam. I'm in a lot of trouble. I'm really in hot water. in hot water.

That math class was too difficult for me. I really felt like a fish out of water. fish out of water.

You were speeding and driving carelessly and you were stopped by the police. Well, that serves you right. serves you right.

My grammar exam was so easy. It was a piece of cake! a piece of cake.

There is no way I can go camping this weekend. I have too much homework. It is out of the question. out of the question.

There aren't many petrol stations between Dubai and Al Ain. They are few and far between. few and far between.

I don't know who's book this is. I have an idea though. I have a hunch it belongs to Fatma. have a hunch.

Living in the hostel is one way to make new friends. to make new friends.

I will watch a movie tonight after I do my homework. do my homework.

It is very important I pass the next TOEFL. Above all, I have to score at least 500. Above all.

I know Maryam very well. As a matter of fact, did you know she's my cousin? As a matter of fact.

I stayed up past midnight last night. But as a rule, I am normally sleeping before ten. As a rule

It's funny you called me. I was about to call you. to be about to.

I have changed many tires. I am an old hand at it. to be an old hand.

I can't watch this bad movie anymore. I'm fed up with it. to be fed up with.

You cannot work together during an exam. In an exam, you are on your own. to be on one's own

Let me see if I have an extra key to the house, just to be on the safe side. be on the safe side.

Can I borrow ten dirhams from you. I am out of money. to be out of something

I don't like to watch the news anymore. I am tired of the bad news. to be tired

I have too much homework to do tonight. I am up to my ears in it. to be up to one's ears

You can come with us to eat lunch or stay at home. It is up to you. up to someone

Bringing a dictionary to the exam is strictly forbidden. It is out of the question. It is out of the question.

Are you really taking 8 classes this semester. That's too much. Sounds like you bit off more than you can chew. bite more than you can chew.

When I meet new people at a party, I like to tell a joke. It helps to relax people and to break the ice. break the ice.

I was the first person to tell my parents I passed the exam. They were so happy when I broke the news. break the news.

I'm going to France this summer. I studied French in high school, but that was a long time ago. I need to study again just to brush up on my French. to brush up on.

I saw my teacher at the Mall! I bumped into her at the food court. bump into.

Overall, by and large, in most cases, I think people have big hearts. by and large.