11b Flashcards
1
Q
At one’s own pace
A
At a speed which is comfortable for one
2
Q
Go to great pains
A
Try hard to do sth bc it’s important
3
Q
Feel below/under par
A
Feel tired and unable to work as usual
4
Q
Pass up
A
Not take as a chance or opportunity
5
Q
In passing
A
Incidentally
6
Q
Not put it pass sb
A
Not be suprised if sb did sth they shouldn’t
7
Q
Not a patch on
A
Not nearly as good as, not comparable
8
Q
Bring sb down a peg or two
A
Reduce sb to their true status
9
Q
Phase in
A
Introduce gradually
10
Q
Say your piece
A
Give your view or opinion
11
Q
Pile up
A
Mount up
12
Q
Feel the pinch
A
Be in a difficult financial situation
13
Q
Play at
A
Do sth that others don’t understand
14
Q
Take the plunge
A
Take the risk
15
Q
Pluck up the courage
A
Make an effort to be brave
