English Exam Flashcards
To be eager to listen or hear something
All ears
To feel nervous or anxious
Butterflies in your stomach
Good luck
Break a leg
To cry excessively
Cry your eyes out
To start before everyone else or before it’s too late
Get a head start
To become nervous or hesitant about something you were previously excited about
Get cold feet
To ignore or reject someone
Give someone the cold shoulder
Make somebody alert / concentrate on and preapared to deal with problems
Keep somebody on their toes
To relax and have fun
Let your hair down
In a contest or competition, when two competitors reach the same level.
Neck and neck
To say something without thinking or planning
Off the top of your head
To improvise or make decisiions as you go
Play it by ear
To joke or tease someone in a playful way
Pull someone’s leg
Use the authority to control a situation
Put your foot down
Yes I agree
Nod your head
I disagree
Shake your head
to approve sth show enthusiasm
Clap your hands
You are curious,suspicious or skeptical of sth.
Raise an eyebrow
Shrug your Shoulders
I dont know / I dont care
Try to get someone’s attention
Snap your fingers
Indicate anger /furious
Clench your fist:
To show displessure / upset
Fold your arms:
: To push slightly or gently with the elbow
Nudge somebody on the arm
I care for you
Pat on the back: