idioms Flashcards

(33 cards)

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a Jack of all trades

A

someone who can do many different jobs

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2
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at each other’s throat

A

when people arguing

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3
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blow your mind

A

something extraordinary that amazed you

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4
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a bone of contention

A

a problem or argument which make people enemies

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5
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bury your head in the sand

A

if person does so,he made a problem and avoid being accused

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6
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cold shoulder

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if someone gives you a cold shoulder,he doesn’t support you anymore

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7
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green fingers

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if someone has green fingers,he has a talent in gardening.

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8
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in the red

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if your banking account overdrawn,it’s in the red.

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9
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feel blue

A

feel sad.

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10
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black sheep

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if someone is black sheep,he doesn’t fit to the company,because of his behavior.

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11
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a dog in the manger

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someone who has something which he doesn’t want in order to avoid other have it.

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12
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every dog has its day

A

everyone has a change eventually

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13
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a shaggy dog story

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a joke with a silly end

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14
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let the cat out of the bag

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tell people secret information without intending to.

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15
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there’s more than one way to skin a cat

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you can find more ways to do something.

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16
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be all brown and no brains

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be strong ,but without intellect.

17
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a brain box

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very intelligent person.

18
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stool pigeon

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a criminal,who gives the information to police to catch other criminals.

19
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play first chair

A

act as a leader.

20
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fall between two stools

A

fail,because couldn’t choose an option between several.

21
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smart Alec

A

is a person who like to show how clever and knowledgeable he is.

22
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on a shoestring

A

small in capital.The company started to operate on a shoestring budget.

23
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keep a stiff upper lip

A

don’t show your emotions

24
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hard as nails

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a person who’s hard as nails unsentimental and shows no sympathy

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go bananas
if person goes bananas,he goes crazy way.
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afraid of one's own shadow
a person is very nervous or easily frightened
27
scared stiff
someone who's so scared that can't even move.
28
drama queen
emotional person,who exaggerate minor things
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wear many hats
person who does this ,plays many roles or have too much responsibilities.
30
hot ticket
something is very popular
31
make a scene
make a public disturbance.
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live up to someone's expectations
live as good as they expect.
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behind the eight ball
to be in difficult position from which unlikely to escape