idioms 9 april 18 Flashcards
1
Q
Beating a dead horse
A
Giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
2
Q
Best of both worlds
A
The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
3
Q
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
A
Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened
4
Q
Going on a wild goose chase
A
Doing something that is pointless
5
Q
Your guess is as good as mine
A
To not know something
6
Q
bent out of shape
A
Why are you so upset
7
Q
We’ll cross that bridge when we get there
A
We’ll solve that problem when the time comes
8
Q
At the drop of a hat
A
without any hesitation; instantly
9
Q
Be glad to see the back of
A
Be happy when a person leaves
10
Q
Caught between two stools
A
When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives
