Lesson: Idioms with Fruit and Veggies

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spill the beans
Everyone knew about the surprise at the annual company party. We need to learn who spilled the beans!
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give away a secret
hot potato
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difficult situation to deal with
carrot and stick approach
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motivational system based on rewards and threats
in a pickle
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in a difficult situation
apples and oranges
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two different things
spend a bean
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spend money
small potatoes
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someone or something that is unimportant
you're a peach
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you are wonderful and/or helpful
go bananas
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become very angry, crazy or annoyed
as cool as a cucumber
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very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
cherry-pick
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choose only the best or most useful things, even if the choice is unfair
the apple of sb's eye
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the person who someone loves most and is very proud of

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