IDIOMS Flashcards

1
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An achievement that makes you think you’re better or more important than u really are

A

Go to your head

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2
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Be able to think quickly and make sensible decisions

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Have your wits about you

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3
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Not knowing very much ab sth

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In the dark about

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4
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Know the important facts ab a situation

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Know what’s what

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5
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Not have any way of proving that you’re right ab sth

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Not have a leg to stand on

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6
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To not understand what is important in the situation bc they are thinking ab small details

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Not see the wood for the trees

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7
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Guess what’s happening, speculate

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Put 2 and 2 2gether

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8
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Fast/slow to understand sth

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Quick/Slow on the uptake

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9
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Sth sounds familiar

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Ring a bell

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10
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Crazy

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Round the bench

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11
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Argue or worry ab small details

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Split hairs

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12
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Spend some time thinking ab the situation you are in before you decide what to do next

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Take stock (of)

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