Idiom Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does ‘a stitch in time (saves nine)’ mean?
It is better to solve a problem now, rather than leave it until later when it may be more difficult to deal with
This phrase emphasizes the importance of timely intervention.
What does ‘all in good time’ imply?
It suggests telling someone to wait for something and not try to make you hurry
This phrase is often used to indicate patience is required.
What does ‘at the drop of a hat’ mean?
Immediately or in a way that shows no doubts about doing something
This expression conveys a sense of spontaneity.
What does ‘before your time’ refer to?
It is used for saying that something happened or existed before you were born or before you lived or worked somewhere
This phrase indicates a lack of personal experience with the event.
Fill in the blank: ‘for _______’ means permanently, without the possibility of change in the future.
good
What does ‘for the time being’ mean?
It refers to the current situation or temporary state
This phrase indicates that things may change in the future.
What does ‘from time to time’ mean?
Sometimes, but not often
This phrase suggests occasional occurrences.
Fill in the blank: ‘in/for _______ years’ refers to an extremely long time.
donkey’s
What does ‘in the nick of time’ signify?
Just in time to prevent something bad happening
This phrase emphasizes a last-minute success.
What does ‘once in a blue moon’ indicate?
Very rarely
This phrase refers to something that occurs infrequently.
Fill in the blank: ‘on the _______ of the moment’ means to do something suddenly without planning.
spur
What does ‘the other day’ refer to?
Recently
This phrase denotes a short time ago.
