Expressions Flashcards

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No if or buts

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When we say to someone ‘no ifs or buts’ it means there is no negotiation, no compromise, and no excuses - it just has to be done. It can also mean there is no doubt.

No ifs or buts - you have to be in bed by ten o’clock.

We’ve all got to work really hard to complete this project by the deadline - no ifs or buts.

No ifs or buts - this is the best restaurant I have ever eaten at.

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Wrap your head around it

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You are taking the time to understand something or you have already taken the time to understand something.

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Under the weather

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Someone is sick, ill, or doesn’t feel well for some reason.

I’m feeling a bit under the weather, I’ll take the day off.

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It’s not rocket science

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Something is not complicated or to not make things more complicated than they need to be.

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Hang in there

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To keep going, keep moving forward, and to not give up with things get difficult.

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Make a long story short

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You are taking a lengthy story and abbreviating it by leaving some details out to make it briefer.

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Call it day

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To retire for the day, stop working and relax.

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So far, so good

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The progress so far is a success.

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9
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Get something off your chest

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To admit something that you have not admitted before that is bothering you and causing you distress.

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I don’t like

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I’m not a fan of party.
Party is not my thing.
I’m not really into party.
I’m not crazy about parties.

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