1 chapter Flashcards
be less respected or look stupid because of smth you have done
lose face
to ignore something that you know is wrong
turn a blind eye (to smth)
Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace
If something happens completely unexpected
out of blue
One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving
at a point that is far away
in the distance
On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance
in every case
always
without fail
She takes a walk every morning without fail.
if what was planned cannot happen
if all else fails
We could go to the beach or to my sister’s house, and if all else fails, we can always find something to do at home.
to become nervous and upset
be in/get into a state
She got into a real state before her driving test
If you do something very enthusiastically, quickly, or a lot
like mad
She’s been saving like mad because she wants to buy a car
used to ask about the reason for something
how come
So how come you got an invitation and not me?
to be extremely rich
be rolling in it (money)
to be unable to decide about something
be in two minds
I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning.
