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as easy as pie: very easy.
Ex: The question is as easy as a pie.
cost (someone) an arm and a leg: something very expensiveannnd cost a lot.
Ex: The computer cost me an arm and a leg.
tell a white lie: You do not want to hurt someone so you say something that is not true in order.
Ex: My cousin drawed a picture today. It was terrible. But I don't want to hurt him so I told a white lie, I said the picture was beautiful.
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let the cat out of the bag: share secret.
Ex: "I tell you don't let anyone know but you let the cat out of the bag."
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get cold feet: Suddenly become very nervous about doing something that you were going to do.
EX:I always get cold feet when I am taking an exam.
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