Idioms 1 Flashcards

Question

ми в одному човні

Answer 1

we are in the same boat

Answer 2

once in a Blue Moon

Answer 3

to beat around the bush

Answer 4

to be better off

Answer 5

to be hard on something / someone (treat roughly)

Answer 6

to be high on one's list (be one of the most important things)

Answer 7

to be in charge of (be responsible for)

Answer 8

to be in the red (be in debt)

Answer 9

to be into smth. (be interested in)

Answer 10

to be into smth. (be interested in)

Answer 11

to bend over backwards (try hard)

Answer 12

to bend over backwards (try hard)

Answer 13

to bend over backwards (try hard)

Answer 14

to bend over backwards (try hard)

Answer 15

to bend over backwards (try hard)

Answer 16

to be on one's way

Answer 17

to be on the safe side (not to take any chances)

Answer 18

to be out of (be without)

Answer 19

to be out of shape (be physically unfit)

Answer 20

be out of sorts (in bad humor)

Answer 21

to be pressed for time / money (be short of; not have enough)

Answer 22

beside the point (off the point)

Answer 23

beside the point (off the point)

Answer 24

to be to blame (be responsible for a mistake / something wrong)

Answer 25

to be touch and go (be uncertain of the result)

Answer 26

to be touch and go (be uncertain of the result)

Answer 27

to be up against (be opposed by, have problems, be in danger)

Answer 28

to be up against (be opposed by, have problems, be in danger)

Answer 29

to be up and around/about (able to be out of bed after an illness)

Answer 30

to be up and around/about (able to be out of bed after an illness)

Answer 31

up to one's ears (very busy)

Answer 32

to be up to something (do mischief)

Answer 33

to be up to something (do mischief)

Answer 34

to be up to something (do mischief)

Answer 35

up to someone (be one's own decision or responsibility)

Answer 36

to be used to (be accustomed to)

Answer 37

big shot (important person)

Answer 38

to bite one's tongue (stop talking, bite/bit/bitten)

Answer 39

to bite the dust (die, be defeated, bite/bit/bitten)

Answer 40

to bite the dust (die, be defeated, bite/bit/bitten)

Answer 41

black sheep (a good-for-nothing member of the family)

Answer 42

to blow it (lose the chance)

Answer 43

to blow over (pass, end)

Answer 44

to blow over (pass, end)

Answer 45

to blow over (pass, end)

Answer 46

bottom line (main result/factor)

Answer 47

to break into (enter by force)

Answer 48

to break one's heart (hurt deeply)

Answer 49

to break the ice (overcome shyness in making the first step)

Answer 50

to break the news (tell new facts)

Answer 51

to bring home the bacon (earn the living for the family)

Answer 52

to brush off (give no attention to)

Answer 53

to brush up on (review)

Answer 54

by all means (definitely, certainly)

Answer 55

by heart (by memorizing)

Answer 56

by hook or by crook (by any means possible)

Answer 57

by hook or by crook (by any means possible)

Answer 58

by hook or by crook (by any means possible)

Answer 59

by hook or by crook (by any means possible)

Answer 60

by the way (incidentally)

Answer 61

by means of

Answer 62

topsy-turvy, head over heels

Answer 63

it is human to err

Answer 64

to call a spade a spade (use plain, direct words)

Answer 65

to call it a day (consider work finished for the day)

Answer 66

to call it a day (consider work finished for the day)

Answer 67

to call off (cancel)

Answer 68

to carry out (fulfill)

Answer 69

to carry weight (be important)

Answer 70

to be cast down (depressed, sad)

Answer 71

to build castles in the air (daydreaming about success)

Answer 72

to catch one's eye (attract attention)

Answer 73

to catch one's breath (stop and rest)

Answer 74

to catch someone off guard (catch someone unprepared)

Answer 75

to catch someone red-handed (find smb. in the act of doing wrong)

Answer 76

to catch up (become not behind)

Answer 77

close call (a narrow escape, a bad thing that almost happened)

Answer 78

to come across (meet by chance)

Answer 79

to come across (meet by chance)

Answer 80

to come down with (become ill)

Answer 81

to come down with (become ill)

Answer 82

to come to one's senses (start acting reasonably, intelligently)

Answer 83

to come to one's senses (start acting reasonably, intelligently)

Answer 84

to come true (become reality)

Answer 85

to come true (become reality)

Answer 86

to come true (become reality)

Answer 87

to come up with (suggest)

Answer 88

to come up with (suggest)

Answer 89

to cut corners (to take a short-cut; to limit one's spending)

Answer 90

to cut down on (reduce)

Answer 91

to cut out to be /cut out for it (have the ability to do something)

Answer 92

to do one's best (try very hard)

Answer 93

to do one's bit (do what's needed)

Answer 94

to do over (do again)

Answer 95

to do someone good (be good for)

Answer 96

to do something behind one's back (do (harmful) things secretively)

Answer 97

to do without (live without)

Answer 98

down to earth (practical)

Answer 99

down to earth (practical)

Answer 100

to draw the line (fix a limit)

Answer 101

to dress up (put on the best clothes)

Answer 102

to drop off (deliver somewhere)

Answer 103

to drop out (quit (school))

Answer 104

duty calls (must fulfill obligations)

Answer 105

easier said than done

Answer 106

to eat one's words (take back words)

Answer 107

even so (nevertheless, but)

Answer 108

every now and then (occasionally)

Answer 109

every other (every second one)

Answer 110

every other (every second one)

Answer 111

to fall behind (lag behind)

Answer 112

to fall in love (begin to love)

Answer 113

to fall out of love (stop loving)

Answer 114

false alarm (untrue rumor)

Answer 115

a far cry from something (very different, almost opposite (neg.))

Answer 116

a far cry from something (very different, almost opposite (neg.))

Answer 117

to feel it in one's bones (expect something bad to happen)

Answer 118

to feel like doing something (want to do, be inclined to do smth.)

Answer 119

to feel up to (be able to do)

Answer 120

few and far between (rare, scarce)

Answer 121

to find fault with (criticize)

Answer 122

to find out (learn or discover)

Answer 123

to find out (learn or discover)

Answer 124

firsthand (directly from the source)

Answer 125

firsthand (directly from the source)

Answer 126

first things first (important things come before others)

Answer 127

to fly off the handle (get angry)

Answer 128

to fly off the handle (get angry)

Answer 129

to follow in someone's footsteps (do the same thing)

Answer 130

foot in the door (a special opportunity for a job)

Answer 131

to foot the bill (pay the bill)

Answer 132

for good (forever)

Answer 133

for the time being (at this time)

Answer 134

frame of mind (mental state)

Answer 135

from A to Z (completely)

Answer 136

from A to Z (completely)

Answer 137

from now on (now and in the future)

Answer 138

from now on (now and in the future)

Answer 139

to get a grip on oneself (take control of one's feelings)

Answer 140

to get a grip on oneself (take control of one's feelings)

Answer 141

to get along with (have good relations)

Answer 142

to get away with (not be caught after doing wrong)

Answer 143

to get away with (not be caught after doing wrong)

Answer 144

to get away with (not be caught after doing wrong)

Answer 145

to get away with (not be caught after doing wrong)

Answer 146

to get away with (not be caught after doing wrong)

Answer 147

to get carried away (get too excited and enthusiastic about something)

Answer 148

to get cold feet (be afraid to do)

Answer 149

to get even with (have one's revenge)

Answer 150

to get in touch with (contact)

Answer 151

to get lost (lose one's way)

Answer 152

to get mixed up (get confused)

Answer 153

to get on (the bus, train, plane)

Answer 154

to get off (the bus, train, plane)

Answer 155

to get out of hand (get out of control)

Answer 156

to get out of hand (get out of control)

Answer 157

to get over (recover after an illness or bad experience)

Answer 158

to get rid of (dispose of, discard)

Answer 159

to get together (meet with)

Answer 160

to give someone a hand (help)

Answer 161

to give someone a piece of one's mind (criticize frankly)

Answer 162

to go for it (try to do a new thing)

Answer 163

to go from bad to worse (be worse)

Answer 164

to go out (go to parties, movies)

Answer 165

to go out of one's way (try very hard)

Answer 166

to go out of one's way (try very hard)

Answer 167

to go out of one's way (try very hard)

Answer 168

to go out of one's way (try very hard)

Answer 169

to go to one's head (make too proud)

Answer 170

to go to pieces (get very upset, fall apart)

Answer 171

to go with the flow (lead quiet life)

Answer 172

to grow on someone (become liked)

Answer 173

had better (+inf)

Answer 174

had better (+inf)

Answer 175

to have a ball (have a good time)

Answer 176

to have a ball (have a good time)

Answer 177

to have a bone to pick (complain or discuss something unpleasant)

Answer 178

to have a bone to pick (complain or discuss something unpleasant)

Answer 179

to have a word with someone (talk to)

Answer 180

to have words with someone (argue with someone about something)

Answer 181

to have it in him (have the ability)

Answer 182

to have no business doing something (have no right to do)

Answer 183

to have one's back to the wall (be hard-pressed, on the defensive)

Answer 184

to have one's hands full (very busy)

Answer 185

to have one's heart set on something (want something very much)

Answer 186

to have pull with, on (have influence on)

Answer 187

(not) to have the heart ((not) have the courage to do smth. unpleasant)

Answer 188

high and low (everywhere)

Answer 189

to hit the nail on the head (say exactly the right thing; hit/hit/hit)

Answer 190

to hit upon something (to discover; hit/hit/hit)

Answer 191

to hit upon something (to discover; hit/hit/hit)

Answer 192

to hit upon something (to discover; hit/hit/hit)

Answer 193

to hold it against someone (blame somebody for doing something)

Answer 194

Hold it! (Stop! Wait!)

Answer 195

Hold on! (Wait!)

Answer 196

to hold one's own (maintain oneself in a situation, behave as needed)

Answer 197

to hold up (rob using a weapon)

Answer 198

ill at ease (uncomfortable)

Answer 199

ill at ease (uncomfortable)

Answer 200

in advance (well before)

Answer 201

in a nutshell (in a few words)

Answer 202

in a nutshell (in a few words)

Answer 203

in care of someone (write to one person at the address of another)

Answer 204

in cold blood (mercilessly)

Answer 205

in fact (actually, in reality)

Answer 206

in general (generally, generally speaking)

Answer 207

in one's element (what one likes)

Answer 208

in other words (using other words)

Answer 209

in plain English (in simple, frank terms)

Answer 210

in plain English (in simple, frank terms)

Answer 211

the ins and outs (all info about)

Answer 212

in someone's shoes (in another person's position)

Answer 213

in the long run (in the end)

Answer 214

in the clear (free from blame)

Answer 215

in the clear (free from blame)

Answer 216

in time (to do something) (before something begins)

Answer 217

it goes without saying (should be clear without words)

Answer 218

it goes without saying (should be clear without words)

Answer 219

it's on the tip of my tongue

Answer 220

it's time (should do it right away)

Answer 221

It's worth it. / It's not worth it. (It’s (not) worth buying, visiting, watching, etc.)

Answer 222

it will do (it's enough)

Answer 223

to jump at the opportunity/chance (accept the opportunity eagerly)

Answer 224

would just as soon (prefer this one)

Answer 225

just in case (to be on the safe side)

Answer 226

to keep an eye on (take care of, watch, look after)

Answer 227

to keep a straight face (not to laugh)

Answer 228

to keep company (accompany)

Answer 229

to keep one's word (fulfill a promise)

Answer 230

to keep someone posted (inform)

Answer 231

to keep your fingers crossed (hope that nothing will go wrong)

Answer 232

to kill time (fill/spend empty time)

Answer 233

(not) to know the first thing about (not to have any knowledge about)

Answer 234

(not) to know the first thing about (not to have any knowledge about)

Answer 235

to know the ropes (be very familiar with some business)

Answer 236

to lay one's cards on the table (be frank and open)

Answer 237

to lay one's life on the line (put oneself in a dangerous situation)

Answer 238

to lead a dog's life (live in misery)

Answer 239

to lead someone on (make someone believe something that isn't true)

Answer 240

to leave it at that (accept reluctantly)

Answer 241

to leave word (leave a message)

Answer 242

to let bygones be bygones (forget and forgive bad things in the past)

Answer 243

to let go of (release the hold)

Answer 244

to let go of (release the hold)

Answer 245

to let (it) go (forget bad experience, return to normal life)

Answer 246

to let (it) go (forget bad experience, return to normal life)

Answer 247

to let one's hair down (be relaxed and informal with other people)

Answer 248

to let someone know (inform)

Answer 249

to let someone know (inform)

Answer 250

like father, like son (be like one's parent in something)

Answer 251

little by little (step by step)

Answer 252

little by little (step by step)

Answer 253

little by little (step by step)

Answer 254

to look for (search for)

Answer 255

to look forward to (expect with pleasure)

Answer 256

to look out (be careful, watch out)

Answer 257

to look out (be careful, watch out)

Answer 258

to look up (check with /in a dictionary or a reference book)

Answer 259

to lose one's temper (become angry)

Answer 260

to lose one's temper (become angry)

Answer 261

to lose one's way (get lost)

Answer 262

to lose track of (not to know where someone or something is)

Answer 263

to lose track of (not to know where someone or something is)

Answer 264

lucky break (a lucky chance)

Answer 265

to make a living (earn money to provide for life)

Answer 266

to make allowance for (take into consideration when judging)

Answer 267

to make allowance for (take into consideration when judging)

Answer 268

to make a point of (be sure to do something intentionally)

Answer 269

to make ends meet (to have and spend only what one earns)

Answer 270

to make friends (become friends)

Answer 271

to make fun of (laugh at, joke about)

Answer 272

to make no bones about it (say/do openly, without hesitation)

Answer 273

let's make no bones about it

Answer 274

to make room for (allow space for)

Answer 275

to make sense (be logical)

Answer 276

to make the most of smth (do the best in the given situation)

Answer 277

to make the most of smth (do the best in the given situation)

Answer 278

to make up (become friends again)

Answer 279

to make up for smth (compensate)

Answer 280

to make up one's mind (decide)

Answer 281

to make yourself at home (be comfortable, feel at home)

Answer 282

man of his word (one who keeps promises, is dependable)

Answer 283

to mean well (have good intentions)

Answer 284

may as well (a good idea)

Answer 285

might as well (a good idea) (- have done if past, - do if future)

Answer 286

missing person (someone who is lost and can't be located)

Answer 287

to meet someone halfway (compromise with others)

Answer 288

never mind (it doesn't matter)

Answer 289

never mind (it doesn't matter)

Answer 290

never mind (it doesn't matter)

Answer 291

not to mention (in addition to)

Answer 292

no wonder (not surprising)

Answer 293

now and again (occasionally)

Answer 294