Advanced [C2] Flashcards
to remove the bad feelings between people
to clear the air
a way of solving a problem by trying a number of different methods and learning from the mistakes that you make
trial and error
to disagree or be different from something
(to be) at odds over/with
expressing certainty that something is true
beyond ( a shadow of) doubt
the argument presented shows someone is guilty and must be accepted as fact
beyond a reasonable doubt
to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier
to play it by ear
to do what other people are doing or to agree with other people because it is the easiest thing to do
to go with the flow
to use your authority to stop something happening
to put (one’s) foot down
refers to work or money that is wasted
down the drain
to be criticized
to come under fire
