Foreign phrases(had a ear of) Flashcards

1
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Carpe diem

A

seize the day/live in moment

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2
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Alma Mater

A

ones former school,university,college

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3
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Carte Blanche

A

unrestricted power to act on one’s own/full authority

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4
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Boulevard

A

a wide street in town/city usually lined with tress on sides.

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5
Q

Quid Pro Quo

A

an equal exchange, something for something

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6
Q

Doppelganger

A

ghostly similar looking person/photocopy

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7
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Pro bono

A

done/donated without charge/free

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8
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Prime facie

A

at first sight, clear and evident

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9
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Modus Operandi

A

a particular way/method of doing something

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10
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Envoy

A

messenger/representative especially on a diplomatic mission.

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11
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Charlatan

A

a person falsely claiming to have special knowledge or skill/fraud.

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12
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Bona fide

A

in a good faith, genuine

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13
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Bon Appetit

A

have a good appetite/salutation to a person about to eat.

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14
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Bravado

A

bold manner/show of boldness to impress or intimidate someone

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15
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hasta manana

A

see you tomorrow

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16
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ergo

A

therefore

17
Q

viva voce

A

spoken examination

18
Q

Deja Vu

A

a feeling that this has happened to you before

19
Q

bourgeois

A

typical of quite rich middle class people

20
Q

vendetta

A

a dispute usually between families where murders are committed in return of murder

21
Q

Rendezvous

A

a meeting at fix place and time

22
Q

Kosher

A

genuine and legitimate/jewish style food