C.l Exam 141-160 Flashcards
(37 cards)
Is to deceiving into thinking that things are what then they actually are?
Easier
141- what is pro-forma?
Satisfying only the minimum requirements of a task and doing it in a short way.
142- what is quid pro quo??
A fair exchange
What is the Latin meaning?
That which was to be demonstrated
143- what is to play Russian roulette?
To gamble foolishly.
144- what is sail in day false colors?
To behave deceptively
It was actually what?
A swindler
145- what is semper Fidelis?
Latin for always faithful.
What is the motto?
Always be prepared.
146- what is Second wind?
A new surge of energy
The marathon got her second what?
Second wind award
147- what is sink or swim?
A sink or swim situation in which we must save ourselves by our own means or else fail.
What is the image?
If the person is thrown in the water without a life preserver he or see must swim or drown
148- wha t is sit on the France?
To remain natural to refuse to take sides in dispite
Afraid he will one what?
He’ll Lose votes
149- what is sitting ducks?
A very easy target
How is it easier to hit ducks when they are sitting?
Because they aren’t moving at all.
150- what is skeleton in the closet.?
A potentially embarrassing secret
the committee asked what?
If he had any skeletons in the closet
152-What is Star crossed lovers?
Lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail are said to be star crossed
Becaus those believe in what?
ASTROLOGY.
153- what is staus quo?
The existing order of things
What is the latin phrase?
The state in which
154- what is strain at a gnat a s swallow camel?
To take exception to a minor