13b Flashcards
1
Q
(To) be on the safe side
A
Do sth to prevent the possibility of sth bad happening
2
Q
Not one’s scene
A
Not like/enjoy sth
3
Q
Settle a score
A
Take revenge
4
Q
Without a shadow of (a) doubt
A
Without any doubt
5
Q
Talk shop
A
Talk about work or business
6
Q
If push come to shove
A
If a situation becomes really bad/difficult
7
Q
Get on the wrong/bad side of sb
A
Do sth to annoy sb
8
Q
A sore point with sb
A
Sth that makes sb angry or embarrassed
9
Q
Spick and span
A
Clean and tidy
10
Q
Enter into the spirit of sth
A
Take part in sth enthusiastically
11
Q
In the spotlight
A
Receiving a great deal of public attention
12
Q
Be/get in a state
A
Be very nervous/upset about sth
13
Q
In stitches
A
Unable to stop laughing
14
Q
In store for one
A
About to happen in near future
15
Q
Take sth by storm
A
Be extremely successful or popular
