Метафоры Flashcards
1
Q
If things go smoothly
A
they go well
2
Q
if someone has a sharp tongue,
A
they say unkind things
3
Q
you can say that you’re in a sticky situation
informal
A
If you’re in a difficult position,
4
Q
The law about re-using pictures from the internet seemd to be a grey area
A
an unclear area
5
Q
The trip to Brazil certainly added colour to our rather boring lives
A
added colour
6
Q
Jim has always been under the shadow of his super-intelligent sister
A
got less attention
7
Q
My sister’s illness cast a shadow over our New Year family reunion
A
made it less happy / cheerful
8
Q
I’m hoping Hilary can shed / throw some light on what happened at work yesterday
A
explain
9
Q
The government tried to blacken his hame because he was critical of their policies
A
destroy his reputation
