Unit 3 Flashcards
(28 cards)
give sb the boot
Give sb the sack
a lame duck
A person or company that is a failure
feel the pinch
Suffer financially
step into sb’s shoes
Replace sb, do they work of others because they are unable to do it
a firm hand
Control and discipline
pay dividends
Bring advantages at a later date**
feel hard done by
Feel unfairly treated
feel like jelly | turn to jelly
(Legs/knees) feel weak because you are nervous
feel it in your bones that
Be certain about sth although you have no direct proof of it
feel like death warmed up
Feel very ill, tired
feel like a million dollars/bucks
Feel extremely good
feel small
Feel stupid, weak
not feel up to the mark | not feel yourself
Not feel healthy or well
give it up for sb
Show your approval of sb by clapping your hands
give sb what for
Severely punish or criticise sb for doing sth wrong
in/out of step with sb
Having ideas that are the same as or different from sb’s
step into the breach
Do sb’s job when they are unable to do it
step/tread on sb’s toes
Offend or annoy sb by geeting involved in their responsibility
step/be/get out of line
behave badly or break the rules
step up to the plate
Do what is necessary to benefit from an opportunity and deal with a crisis
a small fortune
A lot of money
mean business
Be serious about what uou says or intends
bear fruit
Produce good results
get sth off the ground
Start a business, compnay, project, etc.
