C.L Exam 141-160 Flashcards
- Satisfy at minimum requirement
What level requirement do you satisfy someone?
141.satisfying at minimum requirement
What is pro forma?
142.a fair exchange
What is quid pro quo ?
- It’s frequently used in diplomacy
When is it most frequently used?
- To gamble foolishly
What does to play Russian Roulette mean ?
- Risky or potentially ruinous business
Why do people play this ?
- To behave deceptively
What is sail under false colors?
- To be sneaky
Whats another definition ?
145.a new surge of energy after mental or physical exhaustion.
- What does second wind mean ?
- A persons metabolism changes when exercising a prolong period of time
What does the expression refer to?
146.always prepared
What is semper fidelis mean ?
- This expression came from the Latin language
What language is this expression from?
- Keep going or just stop
What does sink or swim mean?
147.somebody drowning
What does it refer to?
148.to remain neutral
What does sit on the fence mean?
- Mark didn’t want to choose which friend went to the fair with him so instead of saying something he said nothing at all he felt neutral about it
What’s an example if sitting in the fence?
149.a very easy target
What does sitting duck mean?
- It refers to a duck because ducks are easy targets when sitting or crouching
What animal does it refer to?
- A potential embarrassing secret
What does skeleton in the closet mean?
- Jen snored in her sleep and she only told her friend and she expects her upend to keep it a secret because if it gets out she will feel very embarrassed
What an example of skeleton in the closet?
- To almost fail but succeed very closely
What does skin of ones teeth mean?
- When winning the race but almost losing
In which circumstance would you use this expression?
152.lovers who’s relationship is destined to fail
What does star crossed lovers mean?
- They believed the stars controlled humans destiny
What did astrology people believe ?
153.the existing order of things
What does status quo mean?
- The state in which
What does it mean in Latin?
154.to take exemption of a minor fault
What does strain at a gnat and swallow a camel?
- Taking blame for ones actions
What’s example of strain at a gnat and swallow a camel ?
- Something with the highest praise
What does summa cum laude mean?
- During graduation
When is this title usually given to you?
- Taking control of a difficult situation
What does to take the bulls by the horn mean?
156.when someone or you telling that you need to take control
When do you use this expression?
157.to accuse them of a bunch of faults
What does throw the book at someone mean?
- To express approval or disapproval
What does thumbs up or down mean?
158.when judging or making your opinion about something
When do you use this expression?
159.national organization for women
What is NOW?
159.there rights as human beings
What did they want to be changed?
- People that’s come and investigate things and make arrests in people that break the law
What is the FBI?
- When in danger or someone is breaking the law
When would you use these people?
- When would you use this expression?
When charging people for things you think they did
