Day- 01 Flashcards
(Get) by-heart
To learn something in such a way that you can say in from of memory.
A (or one’s) bounden duty
A responsibility regarded by one self or others as obligatory.
A bird’s eye view
- A general view from above
- An overall or cursory look at something
A black sheep
- A disfavored or disreputable member of a group.
- A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it.
A bolt from the blue
- A sudden and unexpected event or piece of news.
- A complete suprise.
A close shave
- A narrow escape
- A situation in which you come very close to a dangerous situation.
A cog in a/ the machine
A small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system
A dark horse
- a usually little-known contender (such as a racehorse) that makes an unexpectedly good showing.
- mysterious person who keeps their interests and ideas secret.
Be a far cry from/ far cry
- Something notably different.
- a long distance
A fish out of water
Someone who is uncomfortable in a specific situation.
A forgone conclusion
A result that can be predicted with certainty; an inevitable result.
A hard/ tough nut to crack
A difficult problem or an opponent that is hard to beat
A jaundiced eye
Exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility.
A lot of
A large amount
A man of letters
A male scholar or author
A man of many parts/ A man of parts
A man with great ability in many different areas.
A man of straw
- Someone who has weak character.
- A person regarded as having no substance or integrity.
A piece of cake
an easy task/ something easily achieved.
A rainy day
A time when money might unexpectedly be needed
A sitting duck
An easy or defenseless target.
A snake in the grass
- An unpleasant person who can’t be trusted.
- A secretly faithless friend.
A square pig in a round hole
A person in a situation unsuited to their abilities or character.
A storm in a teacup/ Tempest in a teapot
Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter
A strong stomach
An ability to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or squeamish.
A tall order
An unreasonable or difficult demand/ something that is very difficult to do.
A thorn in the flesh/ A thorn in someone’s side
- Source o f continual annoyance or trouble.
- A person or thing that repeatedly annoys someone or something or causes problems.
A trying time
Times of trouble, struggle, or unhappiness.
A vicious circle/ cycle
a chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates the original difficulty.
ABC
- Primary knowledge, basic knowledge.
- Very easy.
Above all
more that anything else/ before every other consideration.