Idiomssss Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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To be the driving force

A

Someone or something that has the power to make things happen or to be the main reason that something happens

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2
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To be taken for a ride

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To intentionally do something dishonest or unpleasant in order to get an advantage for yourself. If you were took for a ride .you were tricked

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3
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To go downhill

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Ir por água baixo, to become worse or weaker over time, especially after being better before.”

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4
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To drive someone up the wall

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To make someone extremely angry

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5
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In The same boat

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In the same difficult situation as someone else

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6
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To drive someone up the wall

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To make someone extremely angry

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7
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In the same boat

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In the same difficult situation as someone else

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8
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to steer clear of

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To avoid someohe or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems

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9
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Plain sailing

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To be easy, without problems, tranquilo

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10
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Whatever floats your boat

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Do whatever makes you happy, comfortable, goes your way

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