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Expressões Flashcards

1
Q

the expression:

executive action

A

an action taken by a person in charge which doesn’t follow the usual approval procedure

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2
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the expression:

hot under the collar

A

annoyed or angry

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3
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the expression:

don’t blow your top

A

don’t get angry

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4
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the expression:

you’re driving me crackers!

A

you’re making me annoyed

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5
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the expression:

it’s doing my head in

A

it’s making me annoyed and angry

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6
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the expression:

don’t bite my head off

A

don’t speak to me in an angry way

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7
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the expression:

stepping down

A

resigning from his position

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8
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the expression:

full of the joys of spring

A

very happy / cheerful

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9
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the expression:

on cloud 9

A

very happy

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10
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the expression:

thrilled to bits

A

excited and pleased

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11
Q

the expression:

jump for joy

A

show great excitement / happiness

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12
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the expression:

a nice touch

A

a kind thought or action

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13
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keep your hair on

A

stop being angry or upset

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14
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what’s the meaning of:

hold the fort

A

look after something while someone else is away

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15
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all in good time

A

there is no need to hurry

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16
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late in the day

A

too late to do anything about it

17
Q

a stroke of luck

A

a good thing that’s happened unexpectedly

18
Q

mum’s the word

A

keep it a secret

19
Q

keep it under wraps

A

keep it a secret

20
Q

a little dickie bird has told me

A

somebody has told me something in private

21
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to let the cat out of the bag

A

tell somebody something that was supposed to be a secret

22
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Crack on

A

continue doing something quickly

23
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Crack up

A

start laughing

24
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it’s driving me up the wall

A

it’s making me very angry

25
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don’t blow a fuse!

A

don’t lose your temper

26
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fed up to the back teeth

A

angry because a situation has continued for too long

27
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at the end of his tether

A

so annoyed he can’t carry on

28
Q

feather in your cap

A

an achievement to feel pleased about

29
Q

a lucky break

A

a piece of good luck / a good opportunity

30
Q

a track record

A

a reputation based on performance or experience

31
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don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched

A

don’t make plans based on something being succesful until it actually proves to be a success

32
Q

top dog

A

best or most important person in a group

33
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a shock to the system

A

an unexpected surprise

34
Q

the shock of my life

A

a very big shock

35
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to jump out of your skin

A

to be very surprised or shocked

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