13b Flashcards
1
Q
an old wives’ tale
A
false belief (usu about health)
2
Q
be born yesterday
A
be easily deceived/naive
3
Q
beat sb black and blue
A
hit sb repeatedly until bruised
4
Q
have a yellow streak
A
be a coward
5
Q
not have it both ways
A
refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things
6
Q
in the red
A
owe money to the bank
7
Q
see red
A
suddenly become very angry
8
Q
green belt
A
the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
9
Q
pitch black
A
very dark
10
Q
black tie
A
formal clothing
11
Q
green with envy
A
very jealous
12
Q
green (matter/issue)
A
concerned with ecology
13
Q
have words with sb
A
have an argument
14
Q
have/keep one’s wits about sb
A
be alert and able to deal with difficulties
15
Q
in deep water
A
in trouble/difficulty
