Idioms #04 Flashcards
The whole plan worked like a dream.
goes, runs
works like a magic - imediatamente e muito bem
to work or go extremely well, without any problems
The firm’s gone from strength to strength since the new factory was built.
to gradually become more successful
This sauce needs more flavor - I know, some lemon juice should/ought to do the trick.
If something does the trick, it has the necessary or wanted effect:
solves a problem very well
We all agreed that winning was not the be-all and end-all.
often used in the negative
the most important thing
is / turns out to be a blessing in disguise
He has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad.
They don’t have a ghost of a chance of winning.
to have no chance at all
Our old TV had finally given up the ghost.
pode significar jogar a toalha
to die
pifou
After years of wear and tear, my old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
desgaste
pifou
Seat covers on buses take a lot of wear and tear.
processo gradual de danos, desgaste ou deterioração
Maria’s a talented writer – she’s definitely going places.
nunca se usa no simple tense
someone will be successful
They spent nearly all their savings trying to make a go of the business.
to make something successful
It has become increasingly difficult for independent operators** to make a go of it.**
to make something successful
There’s a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.
a likely mistake or problem in a situation
The store fell into **one of the major pitfalls of **small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late
a likely mistake or problem in a situation
His business thrived in the years before the war.
to grow, develop, or be successful
She seems to thrive on stress.
to grow, develop, or be successful
Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.
something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing
contratempo, revés ou contrariedade
