7b Flashcards
1
Q
From/since time immemorial
A
For a long time/throughout history
2
Q
Take the initiative
A
Be the first person to act
3
Q
Add insult to injury
A
Make things even worse
4
Q
Make inroads into
A
Affect sth negatively or destructively
5
Q
To all intents and purposes
A
Practically/in effect
6
Q
In the interests of
A
In order to achieve a certain aim
7
Q
In the interim
A
In the meantime
8
Q
Take issue with sb
A
Disagree and start arguing
9
Q
Have/get itchy feet
A
Have a strong desire to travel
10
Q
Be in jeopardy
A
Be in danger
11
Q
In a jiffy
A
Quickly
12
Q
Jog one’s memory
A
Make one remember sth
13
Q
Jump for joy
A
Extremely pleased or happy
14
Q
Reserve judgment on sb/sth
A
Postpone giving an opinion before more is known
15
Q
Do sb/sth justice
A
Reproduce sb/sth accurately and show how good they are
