C.L. TEST 121-140 Flashcards
- HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE
What does this refer to?
A dog
- HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE
What does it mean?
Someone who has a barbed tongue but is rather likeable after getting to know them.
- WHEN PIGS FLY
Can this be done?
No
- WHEN PIGS FLY
Do you agree with what the person is saying?
No
- THE FRUIT DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE
Is the action your doing smart?
No
- THE FRUIT DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE
What does it mean?
Someone has a lack of knowledge is some thing that runs in the family
- FIT FOR A QUEEN
What’s the only thing that will do?
Only the best will do
- FIT FOR A QUEEN
What is this associated with?
Royalty
- IF THE SHOE FITS
What type of feeling is this?
It’s not a positive feeling
- IF THE SHOE FITS
What does it indicate?
Person’s guilt or lack of proper action
- TO KNOW SOMETHING LIKE THE BACK OF YOUR HAND
Why does this refer to the back of your hand?
Because you see it all the time
- TO KNOW SOMETHING LIKE THE BACK OF YOUR HAND
What does it mean?
To know something extremely well
- BLIND AS A BAT
Is this true about bat?
No
- BLIND AS A BAT
What is this expression based on?
On a very old notion
- DUMB AS A BOX OF HAIR
What is this?
An insult
- DUMB AS A BOX OF HAIR
Why should you not like the if you’re the recipient?
Because it means you’re stupid