jump Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

ou can say to someone who has just experienced something unpleasant that you’ve also experienced, or to someone who’s in an unfortunate position that’s similar to your own.

A

Join the club!

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2
Q

You can say to someone if they were very happy about something.

A

jump for joy

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3
Q

You jump out of your skin when something suddenly shocks you and your whole body jumps.

A

jump out of your skin

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4
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you decide something is true, or make a judgement about something, before having enough information to be sure you’re right.

A

jump the conclusion

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5
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You can say that when describing a possible future problem and a precaution that has been, or should be, taken against it.

A

just in case

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6
Q

Something is it if there is no possibility at all that it isn’t true.

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beyond/without a shadow of a doubt

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7
Q

you force yourself not to say something you really want to say.

A

hold your tongue

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8
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you hear it from other people and not from the radio or television or from reading newspapers.

A

by word of mouth

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9
Q

your livelihood or the source of your income.

A

(your) bread and butter

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10
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you say or do something to create a more relaxed atmosphere when meeting people for the first time.

A

break the ice

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11
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Something that happens in big size

A

Large scale

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