Expressions Flashcards

1
Q

Fire someone from their job

A

Let somebody go

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2
Q

No longer involved in a situation or a project

A

Off the picture

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3
Q

You’re making your situation worse through your actions and words

A

You’re digging yourself into a hole.
You’re digging your own grave.

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4
Q

Leave a place emotionally

A

Storm off

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5
Q

____, the train is leaving soon. (suggests urgency but not necessarily stress)

A

Hurry up

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6
Q

She was ____ through her exam and made mistakes. (often implies stress, disorder, or a frantic pace)

A

Rushing

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7
Q

She waited ___ for the concert to begin. (very excited and looking forward to it)

A

eagerly

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