how to train your dragon Flashcards
scowl
an angry or bad-tempered expression
Example:
He never listens. And when he does it’s always with this disappointed scowl, like someone skimped on the meat in his sandwich.
phrase 1
It runs in the family
skimp
expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
Example:
don’t skimp on insurance when you book your holidays
He never listens. And when he does it’s always with this disappointed scowl, like someone skimped on the meat in his sandwich.
surplus
more than what is needed or used; excess.
more than what is needed or used; excess.
Example:
We have a surplus of dragon fighting vikings.
make the most of your surplus cash
sloppy
not taking care or making an effort
Example:
I mistimed my somersault dive. It was sloppy. It threw off my reverse tumble.
phrase 2
hold up one’s end of the deal
throw in one’s lot with someone
decide to ally oneself closely with and share the fate of (a person or group).
Example:
phrase 3
Give me until tomorrow
phrase 4
be up against
