Phrases Flashcards

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Mon dieu

A

Oh goodness! In French

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2
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Hunky Dory

A

Quite satisfactory

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3
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virtue signalling

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the public expression of opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one’s good character or social conscience or the moral correctness of one’s position on a particular issue.

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4
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Ad infinitum

A

again and again in the same way forever

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5
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Twiddling your thumbs

A

Being bored or Idle.
Thumb twiddling is an activity that is done with the hands of an individual whereby the fingers are interlocked and the thumbs circle around a common point, usually in the middle of the distance between the two thumbs.

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Ad infinitum

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again and again in the same way; forever.

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7
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coup de grâce

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a final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.

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