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American Idioms - List Four Flashcards

1
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Barking up the wrong tree

A

To pursue the wrong course of action

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2
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Close but no cigar

A

Almost correct but not quite

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3
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Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

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Don’t harm those who help you

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4
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Every dog has its day

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Everyone will have success or good fortune at some point

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5
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Get your ducks in a row

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To get organized and prepared

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6
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Hit the hay

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To go to bed

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7
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Keep it real

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To be authentic and genuine

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8
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Let bygones be bygones

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To forget past conflicts or grievances

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9
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A piece of cake

A

Very easy

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10
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Back to square one

A

To start over from the beginning

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11
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Call it a day

A

To stop working or end an activity

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12
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Don’t rock the boat

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To avoid causing trouble or disruption

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13
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Every man for himself

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Each person should take care of their own interests

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14
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Get over it

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To move past a difficult situation or emotion

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15
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Hit the road

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To leave or begin a journey

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16
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Keep your fingers crossed

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To hope for a positive outcome

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17
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Let the chips fall where they may

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To accept the outcome, regardless of what it may be

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18
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A penny for your thoughts

A

Asking someone what they are thinking

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19
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Backseat driver

A

Someone who gives unwanted advice or criticism

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20
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Cost an arm and a leg

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Very expensive

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21
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Don’t count your chickens before they hatch

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Don’t rely on something that hasn’t happened yet

22
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Every cloud has a silver lining

A

There’s something good in every bad situation

23
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Get your act together

A

To organize yourself and start behaving more responsibly

24
Q

Hit the nail on the head

A

To describe something accurately

25
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Keep your nose to the grindstone

A

To work hard and diligently

26
Q

Let sleeping dogs lie

A

To leave things as they are

27
Q

A penny for your thoughts

A

Asking someone what they are thinking

28
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Bite the bullet

A

To endure a painful situation or task

29
Q

Burn bridges

A

To ruin relationships, especially intentionally

30
Q

Cut to the chase

A

To get to the point quickly

31
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

A

Don’t risk everything on a single opportunity

32
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Every cloud has a silver lining

A

There’s something good in every bad situation

33
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Go down like a lead balloon

A

Fail to be well received or accepted

34
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Hit the jackpot

A

To be extremely successful or fortunate

35
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In hot water

A

In trouble or facing difficulties

36
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Jump on the bandwagon

A

To join a popular trend or activity

37
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Kick the bucket

A

To die

38
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Let the chips fall where they may

A

To let things happen without interference

39
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Off the top of my head

A

Without careful thought or consideration

40
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Put all your eggs in one basket

A

To risk everything on a single opportunity

41
Q

The ball is in your court

A

It’s your decision or responsibility

42
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Bite off more than you can chew

A

To take on more responsibility than one can handle

43
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Don’t cry over spilled milk

A

Don’t worry about past mistakes

44
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Get off on the wrong foot

A

To start a relationship or interaction poorly

45
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Hit the ground running

A

To start something with great speed or success

46
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In the same boat

A

In the same situation or predicament

47
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Keep it under wraps

A

To keep something secret

48
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Leave no stone unturned

A

To search thoroughly for something

49
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Make a mountain out of a molehill

A

To exaggerate a minor problem

50
Q

Play devil’s advocate

A

To argue the opposing viewpoint for the sake of debate

51
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Put your best foot forward

A

To make a good impression

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