alliterative expressions Flashcards
riff-raff
people with a bad reputation or of a low social class
topsy-turvy
confused, not well organized, or giving importance to unexpected things
ship-shape
in good order; trim and neat.
sing-song
a group of people sings one song, so it becomes higher and lower in a regular, boring way
mish-mash
a confused mixture.
rat race
a way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
sob-story
a story or explanation intended to make someone feel sympathy for the person relating it.
creepy-crawly
a spider, worm, or other small flightless creature, especially when considered unpleasant or frightening.
wishy-washy
feeble or insipid in quality or character; lacking strength or boldness.
pitter-patter
a sound as of quick light steps or taps.
tittle-tattle
talk about other people’s lives that are usually unkind, disapproving, or not true
shilly-shally
fail to act resolutely or decisively.
hot-head
a person who is impetuous or who easily becomes angry and violent.
brickbat
- a remark or comment which is highly critical and typically insulting.
tell-tale
allowing a secret to become known
