idioms by shakespeare Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
it’s all greek to me
A
don’t understand a word of it
2
Q
an eyesore
A
something that is very ugly
3
Q
salad days
A
youthful, innocence of idealism that someone associates with young people
4
Q
a laughing stock
A
someone who has done something so silly that people have no respect for him
5
Q
to stand on ceremony
A
to worry about formal rules of polite behaviour
6
Q
by Jove!
A
to express surprise or to stress something
7
Q
to be tungue-tied
A
unable to talk in a relaxed way because you feel nervous or embarrased
8
Q
a tower of strength
A
someone who gives you a lot of help when you are in trouble
9
Q
hoodwicked
A
to trick someone in a way so that you can get a advantage yourself
10
Q
to be in a pickle
A
to be in a very difficult situation and not know what to do
