D.D.R.8 - I. & F.W. Flashcards
1
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Voilà
A
French: “see there!”
There you have it! Look at this!
2
Q
Read Between the Lines
A
To discern the true or unstated meaning
3
Q
Kosher
A
Yiddish: “suitable & pure”
- Foods that are prepared under Jewish dietary laws
- Legitimate
4
Q
Face the Music
A
To endure the consequences of one’s actions
5
Q
Pariah
A
Anglo-Indian: “untouchable” or “social outcast”
An outsider or outcast
6
Q
Fly-By-Night
A
An unreliable person or business
7
Q
Pro Bono
A
Latin: “for good”
Work that professionals donate to a worthy cause
8
Q
Tighten Your Belt
A
To adjust your expenses
9
Q
À la Carte
A
French: “according to the menu”
- To order individual items from a menu
- To do things one at a time
10
Q
Wet Blanket
A
A depressing person
11
Q
À la Mode
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French: “according to the fashion”
- With ice cream (USA only)
- Fashion
12
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Drive a Hard Bargain
A
To insist on your terms when negotiating
