Expressions Flashcards

1
Q

When you don’t want to create something that is now created

A

Reinvent the wheel

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2
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When a thing has a lot of special features

A

Bells and Whistles

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3
Q

When you do something perfectly

A

Like clockwork

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4
Q

When you stop doing some activity or project suddenly

A

Pull the plug

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5
Q

When you get really angry or upset

A

Blow a fuse

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6
Q

When someone else knows how to make you lose control or get upset

A

Push someone’s buttons

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7
Q

When something or someone makes me annoyed

A

Drive me crazy

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8
Q

This is what you say when the workday/meeting is finished.

A

Let’s call it a day.

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9
Q

This is what you say when there is really bad news

A

What a pity!

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10
Q

Another way to say you´re welcome

A

Don’t mention it.

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11
Q

A phrase you use when giving someone permission

A

Go ahead.

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12
Q

A phrase you say when giving someone something

A

Here you are.

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13
Q

This is what you say when someone has good news.

A

Glad to hear that.

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14
Q

When you continue with a plan of action even if people disagree with you.

A

Stick to one’s guns

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15
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A decision made quickly, without careful thought or discussion

A

Make a snap decision

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16
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To have the authority to decide how something ultimately happens or is done.

A

Have the final say

17
Q

Uncertain and with an unknown result

A

To be up in the air

18
Q

Not able to decide something

A

On the fence

19
Q

You are unable to decide what to do because you have different feelings or different things that you want

A

To be torn (between something/someone)