neighbor's, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we're all in the same boat.
3. If Kim thinks that I'm going to let her copy my math homework, she's barking up the wrong tree.
This means that Kim is asking the wrong person.
4. The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire.
This means that the outcome of the game will not be clear until the very end.
5. I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she can't cut the mustard.
This means that Janet cannot perform the necessary duties.
6. Tom wanted to get down to brass tacks, but the lawyer kept chatting about the weather.
This means that he wanted to talk about the important issues.
7. The lawyer knew that beating around the bush would get Tom all worked up.
This means that the lawyer wanted to waste time.
8. After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam.
This means that the quarterback was getting tired.
9. Don't get so worked up, buddy. She's only pulling your leg.
This means that she is lying or fooling around.
10. Jane decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Byron to the Spring Fling dance.
This means that she would take a chance.
11. Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to hit the hay.
This means that he way going to sleep.
12. Alan was excited when he found out that he would have his own front row parking spot at the university, but that was just the icing on the cake.
This means that he would receive greater benefits than the parking spot.
13. Ever since Amy's uncle bought the farm, she's been faced with the difficult decision of dividing the inheritance amongst the family.
This means that he died.
14. Working at the Burger King was at first overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.
This means that he learned how to perform his duties.
15. Julie thought her mom would let her go to the party, but no dice.
This means that things did not go the way that she wanted them to go.