ex.7,9 p103 Flashcards
1
Q
face up to a challenge
A
take the bull by the horns
2
Q
leave sth alone if it might cause trouble
A
let the sleeping dogs lie
3
Q
say that sb is unconcerned by criticism
A
be like water off the duck’s back
4
Q
a search for sth impossible
A
a wild goose chase
5
Q
achieve 2 things with 1 action
A
kill 2 birds with one stone
6
Q
directly from the source
A
straight from the horse’s mouth
7
Q
release a secret
A
let the cat out of the bag
8
Q
an eternity
A
donkey’s years
9
Q
sb who seems kind but is hostile
A
wolf in sheep’s clothing
10
Q
be patient
A
hold your horses
11
Q
very unlikely
A
pigs might fly
