day2day idioms Flashcards by MBA MAHIR | Brainscape

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having historical traits

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throwback

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try it

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give it a shot / whirl

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frankly

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to be honest

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speaking honestly

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to be fair

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in earlier days

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back in the days

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don’t hesitate

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feel free to

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sure

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perfect cool, thanks

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gain the most

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reap the most benefits

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unreliable

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sketchy (the internet has been sketchy)

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seems correct

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that sounds about right

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move on

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turn the page

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reminded me of the past

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cherished journey down the memory lane

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trying to understand (thinking hard)

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wrap my head around

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do you understand

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do you see where am I going with this

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unable to understand

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I’m at a loss on why

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on my watch

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on my radar | keep an eye on

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sharing this, not sure if helpful (decide its worth)

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for what its worth

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someone talking about me behind my back

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my ears were ringing

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lets get started (begin the dance)

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lets rock n roll

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at first look

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on its face

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basic necessities

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bread and butter issues

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coming soon (on a path)

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around the corner

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you’re right

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you can’t be more right

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view this with skepticism

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take it with a grain of salt

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die or survive

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sink or swim

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covering up missed opportunity

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make up for lost opportunity (time)

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decide (by thinking)

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make up mind

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can I ask you (make you think)

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pick your brain

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prepare to work (with hands)

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rolling up the sleeves

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there is a complication (catch it)

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there is a catch with it

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being cautious

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to err on the side of caution

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improve your process (game)

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step up your game

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I remember

A

memory is extremely fresh