Meaning: Someone who agrees with everything their leader says or does.
Examples:
Good leaders don’t surround themselves with a bunch of yes men.
I’m not a yes man – I’ll always tell you my real opinion.
You don’t really want advice, you just want a yes man!
Pop Quiz:
A yes man is…
A. good.
B. bad.
C. neither good nor bad.
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Meaning: In trouble, probably because you did something wrong.
Examples:
He’s in hot water with his boss because he didn’t finish the report on time.
“You’re going to be in hot water if you don’t pick up your toys this instant!” said the angry mom.
It seems like I’m always in hot water because I often don’t think before I speak.
Pop Quiz:
What’s a good way to stay out of hot water with your teacher?
A. Always do your homework.
B. Always pay attention in class.
C. Never come to class late.
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Meaning: To be a bad dancer or to be clumsy.
Examples:
He doesn’t like to dance because he has two left feet.
I’m usually very graceful but today I guess I have two left feet.
If you want to be in Broadway musicals you definitely can’t have two left feet.
Pop Quiz:
Who didn’t have two left feet?
A. Michael Jackson
B. Alvin Ailey
C. Fred Astaire
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Meaning: A name for someone who drops something.
Examples:
When I dropped my coffee someone yelled, “Nice one, butterfingers!”
I’m such a butterfingers. I’ve already broken three of my new wine glasses.
He loves to play football, but he’s a butterfingers.
Pop Quiz:
In which profession is it dangerous to be a butterfingers?
A. Surgeon
B. Teacher
C. Butter Salesperson
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