Idiomatic Ex& Slang 102 Flashcards

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Tom was twisting slowly in the wind

Ive been on the lam for five years

Tom, dont blow a gasket

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Suffering

Fugitive from justice

Get angry

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Susan is beside herself

We knew everyone was on the take

I had to bite my tongue, clam up

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Is very upset

Accepting bribes

Shutup

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Sam deals mostly in ice

Bob showed up dressed in rag

Everyone knew he was a pusher

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Crystalline cocaine

In women’s clothing

Drug dealer

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I’ve been walking on sunshine for days

It’s time to buckle down

Last night i was Burning the midnight oil

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Very happy

Get to work

Studying

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Q

Clearing the air is the same as _____?

He managed to land the plane by the seat of his pants.

The call girl wanted a raise.

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Burying the hatchet

In an impromptu manner

Escort for hire

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