Idioms & Phrases Flashcards
(550 cards)
1
Q
…pale in comparison with…
A
…
2
Q
…versus…(n.)
A
…
3
Q
…is only compatible with iPhone 4S & upwards…
A
…
4
Q
In Chicago alone, …
A
…
5
Q
…be no more than…
A
…be only…
6
Q
…be no less than…
A
…be not inferior to…
7
Q
…be far from…
A
…
8
Q
nothing could be further from…
A
…
9
Q
by no means
A
…
10
Q
…be anything but…
A
…be absolutely not…
11
Q
…nothing but…
A
…be absolutely…
12
Q
Feel free to let me know if…
A
…
13
Q
Realize the futility in this effort
A
…
14
Q
On top of everything else, …
A
…
15
Q
Did you ever…?
A
…
16
Q
Found any pattern?
A
…
17
Q
be driving me crazy
A
…
18
Q
over-ear headphone
A
…
19
Q
memory on …
A
…
20
Q
conform to…
A
…
21
Q
in detail
A
…
22
Q
a new tax has been imposed on cigarette
A
…
23
Q
Apart form the result, your intention was good.
A
…
24
Q
Your plan is not in line with our policy.
A
…
25
She conned me out of $100.
...
26
shaven
...
27
shone
past and past participle of shine
28
She inclined her head in acquiescence.
...
29
I am inclined to tiredness in winter.
...
30
That remark was intended as a joke.
...
31
subscribe to
...
32
with one command
...
33
...changes on a weekly basis
...
34
third-graders
...
35
staffing hours
...
36
...serves two important functions:...
...
37
...offers an advantage: ...
...
38
hear me out
...
39
The behaviors that define a good listener vary by culture.
...
40
overlook a quick glance
...
41
given that...
suppose...
42
on the loose
having escaped from confinement. "a serial killer is on the loose" synonyms: free, at liberty, at large, escaped
43
at large
on the loose
44
courier \ˈku̇r-ē-ər\
...
45
all time best
best of all time
46
Do not use spaces in between terms.
...
47
Typing the equal sign is preferable to selecting the equal sign in the Formula bar.
...
48
case-sensitive
...
49
tidy services
portable toilet supplier
50
Alarm will sound.
...
51
What's the female equivalent of fraternal?
...
52
Easy on the glass!
...
53
I'm now super thirsty.
...
54
in there
...
55
queso side
...
56
tell (the difference) between
...
57
transaction \tran-ˈzak-shən, tran(t)-ˈsak-\
...
58
5-point scale
Score ranging from 1 to 5
59
formerly anonymous people
...
60
minor celebrities
...
61
It's easy to spot good communicators, and even easier to spot poor ones.
...
62
one of the leading challenges for communication scholars
...
63
Twitter is another example of the fuzzy boundary between...
...
64
today's...
...
65
...can make a real difference in your success.
...
66
first love
the one that you first truely have feelings for
67
feat.
short for featuring. When an artist/band brings another artist/band into one of their songs, normally to make it more popular or for the second artist to make easy $$.
68
It's also worth noting that...
...
69
personal dilemmas
...
70
phase \ˈfāz\
...
71
ten/nine...+fold
ten/nine... times as much or as many
72
sign in to Office
...
73
Quiet down, please.
...
74
diligent \ˈdi-lə-jənt\
...
75
vocab-weak test-takers
...
76
way too long
As an adverb, "way" means "to a great degree". So "way too long" means "very/extremely long".
77
throw a party (for someone)
to have a party; to hold a party; to arrange a party
78
sit on one's heels
squat
79
on the move
...
80
open air
...
81
asphalt \ˈas-ˌfȯlt\
...
82
get wind of
to become aware of
83
e. g.
exempli gratia
84
thesaurus pl. thesauri
...
85
hard copy
computers : a printed copy of a document
86
smoky eyes
...
87
marijuana \ˌmer-ə-ˈwä-nə\
...
88
narrate \ˈner-ˌāt, ˈna-ˌrat, na-ˈrāt\ narrator \ˈner-ˌā-tər, ˈna-ˌrā-, na-ˈrā-, nə-; ˈner-ə-, ˈna-rə-\ narration \na-ˈrā-shən, nə-\ narrative \ˈner-ə-tiv, ˈna-rə-\
...
89
lounge \ˈlau̇nj\
...
90
wash up
: to be deposited by or as if by a swell of waves : to wash one's face and hands : to wash the dishes after a meal
91
nvm
never mind
92
to whom it may concern
...
93
The Sort On list defaults to Value
...
94
logistic \lō-ˈjis-tik, lə-\
...
95
equation \i-ˈkwā-zhən also -shən\
...
96
prop money
prop: something used in creating or enhancing a desired effect
97
unresponsive
...
98
net force
overall force
99
decrease by a factor of 9
...
100
directly/inversely proportional to
...
101
counter-observation
...
102
defy gravity
...
103
temperature \ˈtem-pə(r)-ˌchu̇r, -p(ə-)rə-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\
...
104
by/in virtue of
through the force of : by authority of
105
parabola \pə-ˈra-bə-lə\ hyperbola \hī-ˈpər-bə-lə\
...
106
directly toward/away from
...
107
elongation \(ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən\
...
108
born circa 1600
...
109
Recently it has come to the attention of our Facilities team that...
...
110
temper with
...
111
royal \ˈrȯi(-ə)l\
...
112
European Union
...
113
trip the fire alarm
trip: 6 : to release or operate (a mechanism) especially by releasing a catch or detent
114
T (Kelvin scale)
...
115
transparent \tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt\
...
116
strategic \strə-ˈtē-jik\
...
117
two-year stretch
stretch: a period of time spent in prison
118
managerial \ˌma-nə-ˈjir-ē-əl\ adjective
...
119
ceremony \ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē, ˈse-rə-\
...
120
participative \pär-ˈti-sə-pə-tiv, pər-, -ˌpā-tiv\
...
121
Manager's role becomes less of a boss and more of a coach.
...
122
productivity \ˌprō-dək-ˈti-və-tē, ˌprä-, prə-ˌdək-\
...
123
contiguous \kən-ˈti-gyə-wəs, -gyü-əs\
—used to describe things that touch each other or are immediately next to each other
124
decorative \ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv, ˈde-kə-ˌrā-\
...
125
This is not the right moment.
...
126
loneliness \ˈlōn-lē-nəs\
...
127
The height of a sunflower after t days can be modeled by the function H(t) = ...
...
128
interval \ˈin-tər-vəl\
...
129
stringed instrument
...
130
supreme \sə-ˈprēm, sü-\
...
131
in bulk
: not divided into parts or packaged in separate units : in large quantities
132
strike up
: to begin to sing or play or to be sung or played : to cause to begin singing or playing : to cause to begin
133
ground beef
ground: pt., pp. of grind
134
details will be forthcoming
...
135
Lisa \'lē-sə\
...
136
Planets fall into two major categories.
...
137
Several exceptions to the general trends stand out.
...
138
identical to...
...
139
Earth scaled in comparison to the Sun
...
140
12 feet outwards
...
141
maintenance \ˈmānt-nən(t)s, ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s\
...
142
catch the drift
: to understand the general meaning of some situation or piece of information
143
expansion \ik-ˈspan(t)-shən\
...
144
superior \su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər\
...
145
in one setting
...
146
senior \ˈsē-nyər\
...
147
What is this called?
...
148
stand the test of time
...
149
beyond \bē-ˈänd\
...
150
in (the) light of
in view of
151
comply with/violate the simplicity principle
...
152
enhance readability
...
153
...so these row references do need a dollar sign.
...
154
the left most
...
155
by default
...
156
Let's assume that...
...
157
Witty talk doesn't excuse bad manners.
excuse: to serve as justification
158
...all the characters up to, but not including, the slash in position 11.
...
159
The function returns the number of characters contained within a cell.
...
160
character \ˈker-ik-tər, ˈka-rik-\
...
161
pointy edge
...
162
Then he set another brick atop that one, and then another.
...
163
i. e.
Latin id est: that is
164
paragraph \ˈper-ə-ˌgraf, ˈpa-rə-\
...
165
crack the beer open
...
166
errand \ˈer-ənd, ˈe-rənd\
: a short journey that you take to do or get something
167
Thank you in advance for taking a moment to answer the survey by Monday, 26 October 2015.
...
168
any \ˈe-nē\
...
169
ancient \ˈān(t)-shənt, ˈāŋ(k)-shənt\
...
170
elude \ē-ˈlüd\ elusive \ē-ˈlü-siv, -ˈlü-ziv\
...
171
catch a break
: to obtain or receive a convenient, beneficial, and/or lucky opportunity : to get relief from some difficulty or problems
172
give it to me straight
tell me the truth
173
bit by bit
little by little
174
pull on the hat
...
175
speak out of turn
: to say something unwise or imprudent : to say something at the wrong time
176
He is not everything he pretends to be.
...
177
see you around
...
178
shallow-sloped deep-sloped
...
179
This is true of Earth, but not of the other terrestrial worlds.
...
180
real quick
...
181
knock on the door
...
182
That first fired my interest in boxing.
...
183
That's the way it goes.
: that is the normal way of things : that is fate
184
equatorial \ˌē-kwə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌe-kwə-\
...
185
twice for every three instances of...
...
186
Incidentally, the name greenhouse effect is a bit of a misnomer.
...
187
than would otherwise be
...
188
the degree to which...
...
189
I left a different person.
...
190
I have a right to tell you what to do around the house.
...
191
Most of the time...
...
192
Imagine how much better the chance of a positive outcome would be if...
...
193
look the other person in the eye
...
194
Going a step further, ...
...
195
I've always thought you were... You've always been nothing.
have always: originally
196
stimulate the urge to do...
...
197
more than likely
very likely or bound to happen
198
The location of the inflection points is independent of the location of the extrema.
...
199
You are not being...
You shouldn't...
200
I'm trying to make the point that...
...
201
Other than that...
...
202
Little does he know...
...
203
for your information (FYI)
a phrase that means information is simply being shared and that no immediate action is required or expected. (Can be spoken with considerable impatience.)
204
volcanic \väl-ˈka-nik, vȯl- also -ˈkā-\
...
205
flex one's muscles
: to demonstrate one's strength
206
...at a rate too small to be observed.
...
207
Touch the broken end to your finger or lips.
...
208
in accord with
in agreement with
209
in accordance with
in compliance with (rules, laws, etc.)
210
in any sense
at all
211
optimal \ˈäp-tə-məl\ n. optimum
: best or most effective
212
authoritarian \ȯ-ˌthär-ə-ˈter-ē-ən, ə-, -ˌthȯr-\ authoritative \ə-ˈthär-ə-ˌtā-tiv, ȯ-, -ˈthȯr-\
...
213
obey \ō-ˈbā, ə-\
...
214
permissive
: giving people a lot of freedom or too much freedom to do what they want to do
215
If you ever...
...
216
to the left
next to another thing but on the left side
217
take/bear the consequences
...
218
hint at the answer
to give a hint at the answer
219
give an edge to have an edge on
edge: a favorable margin: advantage
220
serve my purpose
...
221
render a service
...
222
Don't get me wrong.
...
223
Only Multiplayer, end of discussion!
...
224
warn (someone) of...
: to make someone aware in advance of some actual or potential harm, danger, or evil
225
the day, the night, the instant... = on the day when... (night/instant)
...
226
at its finest
at its best
227
carbine \ˈkär-ˌbēn, -ˌbīn\
...
228
under/below one's breath
in a very quiet voice
229
in a few years, hopefully less, ...
...
230
as is
: in the presently existing condition without modification
231
...police hunting those behind the attacks that claimed 129 lives in the French capital...
...
232
On a side note, ...
...
233
worse even worse
...
234
running low on supplies
...
235
as I recall
...
236
I don't think ... is too much to ask for.
...
237
go with the flow syn.: conform
to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs
238
in the first place
:as the first consideration or point. :at the beginning; to begin with (especially in reference to the time when an action was being planned or discussed).
239
cancel out
: wipe out the effect of something; "The new tax effectively cancels out my raise"; "The `A' will cancel out the `C' on your record"
240
once and for all
...
241
every so often
: from time to time; occasionally
242
word for word
: in the exact words : verbatim
243
The soda is flat.
...
244
come to terms with
: come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to
245
for the time being
: for the present; until some other arrangement is made
246
If you are of age...
...
247
the other way around
...
248
slide by
: pass by
249
birth mother
: biological mother
250
preferable \ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈpre-fər-bəl also pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl\
...
251
from the middle of nowhere
...
252
bring down
: to cause to fall by or as if by shooting : to carry (a total) forward
253
might as well
: used to make an unenthusiastic suggestion *: used to indicate that a situation is the same as if the hypothetical thing stated were true*
254
through thick and thin
: under all circumstances, no matter how difficult
255
obsess over
...
256
on top of
: in control of : informed about : in sudden and unexpected proximity to : in addition to
257
stir up
: to set in motion, instigate
258
get to
: begin : to be ready to begin or deal with : to have an effect on
259
I thought to my self
...
260
tear into
: to attack without restraint or caution
261
bear with
...
262
you did too
...
263
come off
...
264
do me a solid
...
265
touch base
...
266
bring forth
...
267
have a blast
...
268
in the know
...
269
root on
...
270
go figure
...
271
cream of the crop
...
272
peace out
...
273
come to grips with
...
274
en masse
...
275
no sweat
...
276
no biggie
...
277
buy into
...
278
of your choice
...
279
break wind
...
280
dispose of
...
281
per your request
...
282
act up
...
283
that's what's up
...
284
bring it on
...
285
I'm over it
...
286
from scratch
...
287
zone out
...
288
blessed be
...
289
isn't all that it's cracked up to be
...
290
otherwise, ...
...
291
pull off
...
292
knock off
...
293
chip in
...
294
under the weather
...
295
pay up
...
296
fall flat
...
297
suck it up
...
298
good sport
...
299
without further ado
...
300
go to town
...
301
play up
...
302
glass cannon
...
303
off the bat
...
304
done deal
...
305
lose it
...
306
on the lam
...
307
ring a bell
...
308
for once
...
309
by any chance
...
310
take the plunge
...
311
write off
...
312
default on
...
313
fat finger
...
314
clam up
...
315
hang in
...
316
hang tough
...
317
cherry pop
...
318
bum out
...
319
hold out
...
320
hold out on
...
321
flip side
...
322
second to none
...
323
all but
...
324
square off
...
325
save my place
...
326
dress to the nines
...
327
family man
...
328
with a grain of salt
...
329
cut in
...
330
go commando
...
331
head butt
...
332
it is my understanding that
...
333
poke fun at
...
334
hang back
...
335
square away
...
336
make short work of
...
337
a la
...
338
in the nick of time
...
339
go overboard
...
340
pick on
...
341
flag down
...
342
goof up
...
343
approach to life
...
344
sweet talk
...
345
stretched/spread too thin
...
346
cut to the chase
...
347
hands down
...
348
tooth and nail
...
349
walk on eggshells
...
350
early on
...
351
not to mention
...
352
let alone
...
353
much less
...
354
give or take
...
355
a heck of a lot
...
356
take a backseat
...
357
set back
...
358
stay clear of
...
359
hand in hand
...
360
across the board
...
361
try me
...
362
come at
...
363
weigh in
...
364
right on
...
365
until further notice
...
366
out the window
...
367
take on
...
368
clear the air
...
369
back order
...
370
up the wazoo
...
371
get the picture
...
372
crystal clear
...
373
you know the drill
...
374
hold a candle
...
375
shoot for
...
376
fo sho
...
377
shake a stick at
...
378
I'll give you that
...
379
fall for
...
380
rain out
...
381
crank out
...
382
under the bus
...
383
as such
...
384
that said
...
385
that being said
...
386
piping hot
...
387
done for
...
388
later on
...
389
first up
...
390
next up
...
391
sleep in
...
392
over the top
...
393
bunch up
...
394
mind you
...
395
on the dot
...
396
shaken up
...
397
to say the least
...
398
drop the ball
...
399
hats off to
...
400
interesting to note that
...
401
pull up
...
402
not that
...
403
hold your peace
...
404
hold back
...
405
up a notch
...
406
big name
...
407
back down
...
408
back off
...
409
put up a front
...
410
make known
...
411
care to
...
412
beg the question
...
413
cut corners
...
414
carry away
...
415
You have until
...
416
You have from now until
...
417
hold down
...
418
work in
...
419
kick back
...
420
make do
...
421
grasp at straws
...
422
suit yourself
...
423
worth one's while
...
424
lo and behold
...
425
draw a blank
...
426
stand one's ground
...
427
come again
...
428
hash out
...
429
break bread
...
430
to that effect
...
431
push come to shove
...
432
God forbid
...
433
night and day
...
434
jack up
...
435
throw off
...
436
hold onto your hat
...
437
ahead of the game
...
438
burst one's bubble
...
439
at any rate
...
440
carpe diem
...
441
take to
...
442
fear not
...
443
bread and butter
...
444
stake out
...
445
touch up
...
446
shell out
...
447
right up one's alley
...
448
seat-of-the-pants
...
449
break off
...
450
in the wake of
...
451
tie up loose ends
...
452
despair of
...
453
out of the blue
...
454
have at
...
455
in the blink of an eye
...
456
hit or miss
...
457
apples to oranges
...
458
as per
...
459
soup up
...
460
sunny-side up
...
461
bells and whistles
...
462
in one breath
...
463
in the same breath
...
464
more often than not
...
465
chalk up
...
466
run by
...
467
tuck away
...
468
average out
...
469
fall on one's face
...
470
fall short
...
471
take it out on
...
472
by any stretch
...
473
you wish
...
474
beat it
...
475
state of the art
...
476
by and large
...
477
by the same token
...
478
hit the nail on the head
...
479
spin out
...
480
on point
...
481
cut the mustard
...
482
cut it
...
483
put together
...
484
what have you
...
485
on a whim
...
486
at whim
...
487
in memoriam
...
488
eat one's heart out
...
489
carry through
...
490
on the house
...
491
take a hike
...
492
take a walk
...
493
no dice
...
494
fall through
...
495
through and through
...
496
if you will
...
497
hit the ground running
...
498
an additional
...
499
a further
...
500
attest to
...
501
bite one?s tongue
...
502
bite the bullet
...
503
bite the dust
...
504
ring up
...
505
in between
...
506
pick off
...
507
on the nose
...
508
stand down
...
509
in a pinch
...
510
throw me a bone
...
511
flesh out
...
512
be onto something
...
513
break a sweat
...
514
pull away
...
515
boil down
...
516
pass off
...
517
have coming
...
518
take issue
...
519
pitch in
...
520
beat around the bush
...
521
water down
...
522
in tow
...
523
come across
...
524
gussy up
...
525
carry off
...
526
hit it off
...
527
swear in
…
528
up against
…
529
for one
…
530
seem to be
…
531
paper over
…
532
tick off
…
533
turn up
…
534
call the shots
…
535
curry favor
…
536
at the ready
…
537
make the cut
…
538
make ends meet
…
539
try one’s hand
…
540
crack down
…
541
run with
…
542
run the numbers
…
543
draw the line
…
544
keep to
…
545
abide by
…
546
at leisure
...
547
time and again
…
548
no go
…
549
on the go
…
550
blood and bone
…
