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Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Writing on the wall

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unhappy future outcome

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2
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Red-letter day

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a noteworthy/memorable day (pleasant)

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3
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Flash in the pan

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a success which is unlikely to be repeated

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Pay the piper

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bear the consequences

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5
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Hobsons choice

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no choice at all

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6
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Ivory tower

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state of priveleged seclusion from the real world (isolated from everyday life)

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7
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Money etymolgy

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derived from epithet Moneta attached to the goddess Juno. Mint also derived from moneta

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