an annoyance or difficulty.
I wish Max would go away. He is such a pain in the neck.
To go on a partying spree; to go wild.
Max and his friends painted the town red this past weekend.
To pay an excessive amount of money.
Real estate prices are very high. For even a small house you have to pay through the nose.
Something that is easy or simple to do.
Last night's homework assignment was a piece of cake.
To improvise; to do things without a plan.
I'm not sure what we'll do this weekend. We'll just play it by ear.
To make the right moves; to have a good strategy.
If I had played my cards right, I might have gotten that promotion.
To accuse; to assign blame
I don't want to point the finger at anybody, but somebody forgot to lock the door, Jim.
To tease someone; to deceive or fool someone
Don't listen to Miguel. He must have been pulling your leg.
To do something very difficult or unpleasant.
Mary says that getting Max to take out the garbage is like pulling teeth.
To be quiet; to stop talking.
Max went on talking trash about everyone until someone finally told him to put a sock in it.
To take a firm stand; to insist, demand, or refuse.
Mary finally put her foot down and said that she wouldn't let anyone borrow money from her again.
To apply oneself; to channel one's effort toward a particular goal.
If Max put his mind to it, he could achieve anything.
