IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS Flashcards
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ICEBERG TIP - only a hint or suggestion of a much larger or more complex issue or problem
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JUGGLE - balancing several activities
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RED HERRING - intended to be misleading or distracting, irrelevant
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SILVER BULLET - a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem
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(EVERY CLOUD HAS) A SILVER LINING - to emphasize the hopeful side of a situation that might seem gloomy on the surface
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PULL THE PLUG - prevent something from happening or continuing
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STOP IN ITS TRACKS - to prevent something from continuing
