14b Flashcards
1
Q
(Fight) like cat and dogs
A
(Disagree) violently
2
Q
(Like) a bull in a china shop
A
Behave in a clumsy/awkward
3
Q
Make’s a dog dinner (of sth)
A
(Make) a mess (of sth)
4
Q
A bear with a sore head
A
Irritated/in a bad mood
5
Q
A different kettle of fish
A
A totally different situation from the one just mentioned
6
Q
A dog’s life
A
A difficult, hard life
7
Q
A fish out of water
A
Sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
8
Q
A red rag to a bull
A
Action, comment liable to provoke sb
9
Q
A sitting duck
A
An easy target
10
Q
As busy as a bee/a busy bee
A
Very busy
11
Q
As the crow flies
A
In a direct line/by a direct route
12
Q
Be in a doghouse
A
Be out of favor, in trouble
13
Q
Dog eat dog
A
Ruthless competition, rivalry
14
Q
Dog-eared
A
(Of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
15
Q
Donkey work
A
Boring, monotonous work
