GK worksheet I Q1-12 idioms Flashcards by Willow . | Brainscape

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Give someone a hand

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Help somebody

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Live from hand to mouth

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Not able to fulfil basic needs

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Heart and soul

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Complete devotion

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Be on one’s toes

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Always be active or alert

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With open arms

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With great warmth or welcoming

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Burn one’s fingers

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Suffer because of carelessness

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Be the backbone

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Be the main support

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Keep an eye on

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Watch carefully

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Hold one’s tongue

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Keep silent

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Beat one’s brain out

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Think very hard

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Tooth and nail

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With all effort or might

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Pull one’s leg

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Tease somebody

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