Chapter 14 Flashcards

1
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Be in one’s element

A

Be in a happy and comfortable situation

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2
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Be concerned about someone or something

A

Worry about someone or something

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3
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Lay something out

A

Arrange or organize something

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4
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In the middle of something

A

While something is happening ; during something

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5
Q

Keep a stiff upper lip

A

Be brave and calm in a difficult situation

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6
Q

To the letter

A

Exactly as written or instructed ; perfectly

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7
Q

Go wrong

A

Fail ; not happen as planned

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8
Q

Pass out

A

Lose consciousness ; faint

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9
Q

Why in the world ?

A

Why really? Why in fact ?

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10
Q

Put two and two together

A

Figure something out ; reason from the facts

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11
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Be out of the woods

A

Be out of danger after an illness, injury,or difficult situation

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12
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The first leg

A

The first part of a trip

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