Expressions Flashcards

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To speak of the devil

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To talk about s/m when he or she arrives

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To shoot from hip

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To speak without thinking

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To cut to the chase

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Go to the main point

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Lay the cards on the table

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Be honest

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To let the cat out of the bag

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Reveal the secret

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To keep s/m posted

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Keep s/o informed

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To cash out chips

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Sell assets b4 the price falls

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Tighten belt

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Economize

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Live beyond means

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Spend more than earned

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To loose shirt

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Loose evrything

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To have a windfall

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Sudently have a big profit

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Make ends meet

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Cover expenses

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Have an ace up yr sleeve

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Have an advantage

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Bait and switch

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To lure people w one product then offer another

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To be above board

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Be honest

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To get down brass tacks

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To work on practical issues

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Pass the buck

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Pass responsability to s/o else