3 Flashcards
A stepping stone
Something you can use to achieve a long-term goal
Not touch something with a barge pole
To not get involved or use something because you think it is bad
Be a breath of fresh air
To be something new or different that encourage you
Put someone out to grass
To make someone leave a job because they are too old
Be (skating/walking) on thin ice
To be in a situation when you may make someone angry
The last straw
Something that happens that added to other problems, make a situation impossible
A vicious circle
A bad situation that affects other things
To the four corners of the globe
All over the world
Be home and dry
To have succeeded in doing something
Be right up your stree
To be in your area of interest or activity
Off the beaten track
A long way from anywhere
Set the ball rolling
To begin something
Not have a clue
To not have any idea of something
Be on a short fuse
Easily made angry
From the world go
From the start