Brain, wits, head Flashcards

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Q

Give sbd a piece of your mind…

A

to tell sbd off…

Sally, stop it, or I’ll give you a piece of my mind.

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Come face to face with

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come across with sbd

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3
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Be a load off your mind

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To be a relief after having shared what one is thinking or feeling with others
Talking over my problem with my close friend was a load off my mind.

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4
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Keep a straight face

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To have an emotionless facial expression (in funny situations)
He tried to KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE but, unable to contain himself, he burst into laughter

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5
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Save/ Lose face

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Gain/Lose respect..

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