9b Flashcards
1
Q
An unknown quanity
A
Person or thing that one has no experience of
2
Q
As a last resort
A
When all else has failed
3
Q
At close quarters
A
From a short distance
4
Q
Be in a quandary
A
Be confused, undecided
5
Q
Beg the question
A
Makes people want to ask a particular question
6
Q
Call it quits
A
Give up/stop
7
Q
Cut sb to the quick
A
Deeply hurt sb’s feelings
8
Q
Hit the roof
A
Get very angry
9
Q
In a rut
A
Be stuck in a monotonous routine
10
Q
In the long run
A
After a long period of time
11
Q
It stands to reason
A
It is logical
12
Q
Keep sth quiet
A
Keep sth secret
13
Q
Know the ropes
A
Know all the details of sth
14
Q
Off the record
A
Unofficial(ly)
15
Q
On the quiet
A
Secretly
