Idioms 1 Flashcards
1
Q
To pull strings
A
To use influence to get what one wants
2
Q
In a nutshell
A
In a few words
3
Q
A close shave
A
A narrow escape
4
Q
The lion’s share
A
The largest part
5
Q
To smell a rat
A
To become suspicious
6
Q
To throw in the towel
A
To admit defeat
7
Q
A Jack of all trades
A
A person who can do all kinds of jobs
8
Q
In the nick of time
A
Just in time
9
Q
To bury the hatchet
A
To forget past quarrels
10
Q
To hit below the belt
A
To attack an opponent unfairly
