Idioms Flashcards
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Behind the 8-ball
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In a bad position
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Tip of the iceberg
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Small visible part of a larger problem
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Ace in the hole
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Secret weapon
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Jump the shark
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The moment when a tv show goes bad
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Bakers dozen
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When you get a dozen and the baker gives you an extra
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Elephant in the room
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A topic that everyone is aware of but no one will discuss it
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Hook line and sinker
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To fool someone completely
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Skeleton in the closet
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Secret that could ruin reputation
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Putting the Cart before the horse
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Doing or thinking something backwards
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Throw in the towel
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To give up
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Clean slate
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Fresh start
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2nd wind
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A new surge of energy
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Beat around the bush
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Avoiding the topic
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Through the grapevine
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Gossip
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Playing the Devils Advorcate
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Intentionally expressing the opposite view than you believe
