Expressions Flashcards

1
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Go from strength to strength

A

To continually make a progress or achieve greater success

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2
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A victim of their own success

A

To experience the disadvantages of success after achieving it

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3
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be all and end all

A

Very important or crucial

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4
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Hit the big time

A

Become successful on a higher level

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5
Q

Pass the back

A

Shift the responsibilities

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6
Q

Go places

A

I. Travel
II. Become very successful

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7
Q

Get out of a hand

A

To become out of control

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8
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A stream of thoughts

A

Refers to the constant movement and appearance of thoughts in the conscious mind

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9
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Bury your head in the sand

A

Avoid problems

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