idiomatic expressions Flashcards
cost an arm and a leg
expensive
hit the nail on the head
correct
bite off more than you can chew
try harder
get your act together
behave
let the cat out of the bag
reveal the secret
burn the midnight oil
work late
bite the bullet
do something difficult
the ball is in your court
your turn
throw in the towel
give up
under the weather
sick
caught red-handed
busted
like two peas in a pod
similar
jump on the bandwagon
join the trend
straight from the horse’s mouth
wiseman words
take with a pinch of salt
doubt
set the record straight
clarify
make ends meet
having just enough
to be at loggerheads with someone
quarrel
stick to your guns
stay firm
clouds on the horizon
troubles
let sleeping dogs lie
stop discussing the past
know which way the wind will blow
understand the situation
let someone off the hook
let go
it’s not rocket science
easy
the ship has sailed
too late to do something