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a. Don't take anything seriously unless you're sure that both of you
are that way.
b. Mindy is that way with Ian.
38. Wear your heart on your sleeve- to freely express your emotions
a. She told me to wear my heart on my sleeves.
b. Wearing your heart on your sleeves can make you feel very
comfortable.
39. Dead ringer- a duplicate, 100% identical
a. This key is a dead ringer to the old one.
b. Ashley is the dead ringer of Mary Kate.
40. At the drop of a hat- immediately, without delay
a. She's willing to sing onstage at the drop of a hat.
b. I'm ready to go on a vacation at the drop of a hat.
41. Slap on the wrist- a very mild punishment
a. The principal gave him a slap on the wrist for cheating on the
exam.
b. My mom just gives us slaps on the wrist when we do something
wrong.
42. That way- in love
71. Pin money- any small amount of money which might be earned
by children or the low-paid for some service
a. The rich man only gave a pin money to the room boy.
b. My brother keeps his pin money in his closet.
61. Face the music- accept the bad effects of one's actions
a. It's time to face the music.
b. Athos is afraid to face the music.