Old Saying Example Sentences Flashcards

(33 cards)

1
Q

Sam froze in his tracks

A

Sam suddenly stopped moving

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2
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I’m sick to death of the teacher’s pet

A

I am fed up with the teacher’s favourite pupil

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3
Q

There’s a remote chance that I will chew the fat with you

A

There’s a small possibility that I will chat with you

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4
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My grandma is a moderate woman who is green-fingered

A

My grandma is a reasonable woman who is good at gardening

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5
Q

Your behaviour is beyond the pale

A

You are not behaving in an acceptable manner

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6
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She was driving at a terrific behaviour

A

She was driving too quickly

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7
Q

There is a dusting of snow on the ground🥸

A

There is a thin layer of snow on the ground

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8
Q

My brother is a singular guy and is upbeat

A

My brother is a remarkable and cheerful chap

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9
Q

It’s not rocket science

A

It’s not complicated

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10
Q

Pull yourself together

A

Calm down

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11
Q

The ball is in your court

A

It is up to you to make the next move

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12
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Come rain or shine

A

No matter what

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13
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As right as rain

A

Absolutely fine

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14
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Intersperse

A

Scatter

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15
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Heated

A

Intense

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16
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Duly

17
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Reimburse

18
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Besides

19
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Motif

20
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Steeple

21
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Cling

22
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Febrile

23
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Intestine

24
Q

Take the mickey

A

Makes fun of somebody

25
Twist someone’s arm
Persuade somebody
26
Wild goose chase
A waste of time
27
Under the weather
Not feeling well
28
Stick to one’s guns
Refuse to change your mind
29
Sit on the fence
Have an opinion
30
Play it by ear
Plan carefully
31
Miss the boat
Seized the opportunity
32
Let the cat out of the bag
Kept a secret
33
A stone’s throw away
A long way away