Memory Idioms 1Versión en línea Idioms por Cynthia Cox A controversial issue This idiom means, to accomplish two different things at the same time. To hear it from someone in charge or someone who knows the truth To go to bed. Someone who lacks intelligence. Cannot judge something primarily on appearance. Be glad when someone leaves A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan. People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say. Something good that isn't recognized at first. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting This idiom is used to say that someone is causing trouble or making a bad situation worse Do or say something exactly right Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person To share information that was previously concealed Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money. 'to hear rumors' about something or someone. To take on a task that is way too big.