raise the roof -angry
right away - immediately
run for office - compete for an elected position
save one’s breath - to keep silent because talking would not achieve anyting
say that again - a saying that means; I agree completely
stone’s throw - short distance
search me - an answer that means; I don’t know
serves one right - is deserving of
sleep on it - think about something for a while
straighten up - clean up; make tidy
