Chapter 14 Flashcards
1
Q
Be in one’s element
A
Be in a happy and comfortable situation
2
Q
Be concerned about someone or something
A
Worry about someone or something
3
Q
Lay something out
A
Arrange or organize something
4
Q
In the middle of something
A
While something is happening ; during something
5
Q
Keep a stiff upper lip
A
Be brave and calm in a difficult situation
6
Q
To the letter
A
Exactly as written or instructed ; perfectly
7
Q
Go wrong
A
Fail ; not happen as planned
8
Q
Pass out
A
Lose consciousness ; faint
9
Q
Why in the world ?
A
Why really? Why in fact ?
10
Q
Put two and two together
A
Figure something out ; reason from the facts
11
Q
Be out of the woods
A
Be out of danger after an illness, injury,or difficult situation
12
Q
The first leg
A
The first part of a trip
