The english we speak Flashcards

(34 cards)

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There are plenty of fish in the sea.

A

used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship

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2
Q

fend for yourself

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you have to do things without any help

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3
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to make one’s own luck

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to rely on one’s skill, ability and perseverance to capitalize on opportunity rather than relying solely on luck itself

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4
Q

my two cents

A

my opinion is…

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5
Q

wear many hats

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someone’s having a lot of tasks to do

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6
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it’s high time

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the best time to do something

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7
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beat the clock

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complete the task just before the deadline

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7
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beat the clock

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complete the task just before the deadline

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8
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butterflies in my stomach

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to be nervous in a good way

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9
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every cloud has a silver lining

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finding good in every bad situation

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10
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pull yourself together

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calm down and behave normally

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11
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finding a needle in a haystack

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almost impossible to find

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12
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plain as day

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obvious/clear

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13
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break a leg!

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Good luck

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14
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step up your game

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start performing better

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15
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make a long story short

16
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play it by ear

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act spontaneously and according to the situation

16
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feeling under the weather

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feeling ill but not completely

17
Q

up your sleeve

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to have something ( of a strategy, idea or resource) kept secret and in reserve for use when needed

18
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I am not trying to ruffle anyone’s feathers here

A

I won’t disturb anyone

19
Q

A blessing in disguise

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when something seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later

19
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A blessing in disguise

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when something seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later

20
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the best of both worlds

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when you enjoy the advantages or the benefits of two different things at the same time

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give someone the benefit of the doubt

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when you trust what someone is telling you even thought you are not certain that it is true

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memory like a sieve/ goldfish
forget something easily
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black and blue
hurt emotionally
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Don't put me in the spot
(sth leading to an argument) don't get me shouted in the public
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on fleek
extremely good, stylish, attractive
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The plot thickens
The situation becomes mysterious and complicated than before
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easier said than done
When something is easier to say than to do
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All at sea
Lost and confused eg. I am all at sea about the new device. I don't know how to turn on after reading all those instructions.
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'A' game Bring 'A' game to...
bring the best performance | do your best
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Don't mind me
Ignore me, I won't disturb you
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down/up for something | game for something
happy to do it, or interested in doing it.