Idiomatic Expressions Flashcards

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1
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Sharp as a tack

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Very bright

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2
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Swamped

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Overwhelmed

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3
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Dodged a bullet

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Avoided a problem

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4
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Playing the devil’s advocate

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Putting forth counter- agreements

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5
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Dry run

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Rehearsal

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6
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A smoking gun

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Obvious proof of guilt

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7
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Cold turkey

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Abruptly

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8
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In a nutshell

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In summary

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9
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The grass is always greener on the other side.

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Some other place is always better than where you are.

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10
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Don’t cry over spilled milk.

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Do not regret what can not be changed.

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11
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Have your cake and eat it on.

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Wanting it both ways.

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