idioms Flashcards
(33 cards)
a Jack of all trades
someone who can do many different jobs
at each other’s throat
when people arguing
blow your mind
something extraordinary that amazed you
a bone of contention
a problem or argument which make people enemies
bury your head in the sand
if person does so,he made a problem and avoid being accused
cold shoulder
if someone gives you a cold shoulder,he doesn’t support you anymore
green fingers
if someone has green fingers,he has a talent in gardening.
in the red
if your banking account overdrawn,it’s in the red.
feel blue
feel sad.
black sheep
if someone is black sheep,he doesn’t fit to the company,because of his behavior.
a dog in the manger
someone who has something which he doesn’t want in order to avoid other have it.
every dog has its day
everyone has a change eventually
a shaggy dog story
a joke with a silly end
let the cat out of the bag
tell people secret information without intending to.
there’s more than one way to skin a cat
you can find more ways to do something.
be all brown and no brains
be strong ,but without intellect.
a brain box
very intelligent person.
stool pigeon
a criminal,who gives the information to police to catch other criminals.
play first chair
act as a leader.
fall between two stools
fail,because couldn’t choose an option between several.
smart Alec
is a person who like to show how clever and knowledgeable he is.
on a shoestring
small in capital.The company started to operate on a shoestring budget.
keep a stiff upper lip
don’t show your emotions
hard as nails
a person who’s hard as nails unsentimental and shows no sympathy