English similes Flashcards

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1
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To think about something for a while before making a decision

A

Sleep on it

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2
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Warm and cozy; content

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Snug as a bug in a rug

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3
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To start performing better

A

Step up your game

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4
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To interfere

A

Stick your nose into something

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5
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Directly from the person involved

A

Straight from the horse’s mouth

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6
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To be so involved with the details that you don’t get the most important facts

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To not see the wood for the trees

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7
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In an unlucky/bad situation

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Up a creek without a paddle

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8
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Bach

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creek

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