Someone with a very poor memory who forgets things easily. “I have a ___; I can never remember where I put my keys.", TO HAVE A MEMORY LIKE A SIEVE, To be extremely noticeable, or different from the surrounding people or things, typically in a negative or awkward way. “Kenny ___ at the party. He was the only person wearing a suit and a tie”., TO STAND OUT / STICK OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB, Two people who are very similar, often in personality, appearance, or behavior, and are very close. “Those twin brothers are like ___; I can never tell them apart.”, TO BE LIKE TWO PEAS IN A POD, Very difficult to understand; not clear at all. “I tried to follow the assembly instructions, but they were ___”., TO BE AS CLEAR AS MUD, To wake up feeling anxious, frightened or nervous, often because you had a nightmare. “I ___ after a terrible nightmare about failing the exam”., TO WAKE UP IN A COLD SWEAT, To suddenly start sweating due to extreme fear, anxiety, panic, or intense nervousness. “I always ___ when I have to speak in public”., TO BREAK OUT IN A COLD SWEAT, To be angry about something. “He got ___ when Sam contradicted him during the meeting”., TO GET HOT UNDER THE COLLAR, To have a very red face because you are embarrassed. “Jenny ___ when her crush said hello”., TO BLUSH TO THE ROOTS OF YOUR HAIR, (of technology) to start malfunctioning or having problems. “The computer system suddenly ___ and started deleting important files”., TO GO HAYWIRE (1), To be extremely happy; delighted. “Our teacher was ___ when we all passed the final exam”., TO BE OVER THE MOON, To make a person feel happy, energetic, and confident, often causing them to walk or move with a lively and upbeat manner. “Getting that promotion ___ Mark’s ___”., TO PUT A SPRING IN SOMEONE’S STEP, Of an activity or experience that is extremely boring. “That documentary was so slow, it was ___.”, TO BE LIKE WATCHING PAINT DRY, To be bored or annoyed with someone or something. “She was ___ with the endless meetings”., TO BE SICK / FED UP TO THE BACK TEETH, (of a person) depressed or unhappy. “Ever since the breakup with Cindy, Dave's been ___ and doesn't even want to socialize”., TO BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS, To mess up, forget, or mispronounce lines, especially when acting or speaking in public. “During the opening night of the play, the lead actor ___ and had to improvise for a few seconds"., TO FLUFF ONE’S LINES, (of a person) to get crazy. “If I don't take a break from work soon, I am going to ___!”, TO GO HAYWIRE (2), One should not judge the worth or value of something or someone by their outward appearance alone. “He may look poor, but he is one of the richest man in this country. Don’t ___.”, DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, A way of tricking someone that is still effective although it has been used a lot before. “The salesperson told the customer that the shoes were on sale, from $70 to $50, but in fact the original price had always been $50. That’s ___.”, THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK, One who acts honestly, with no secrets or someone who's easy to read., TO BE AN OPEN BOOK, A person or thing that is difficult to understand, private or secretive or when something is over, finished, or no longer part of someone’s life., TO BE A CLOSED BOOK

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