idioms 11-20 Flashcards

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1
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Under the weather

A

When you feel slightly unwell or in a low spirits.

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2
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A picture is worth 1000 words

A

The image explain more than words.

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3
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Action speak louder than words

A

believe what people do, not what they say.

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4
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Add insult to injury

A

To make bad situation worse for sm

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5
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birds of a feather flock together

A

People who have similar characters or interests

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6
Q

Don’t cry over the spilt milk

A

there’s no use in worrying over past events which cannot be changed.

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7
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Kill two birds with one stone

A

Get two things done with one action.

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8
Q

Look before you leap

A

Think carefully before the action

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9
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Saving for the rainy day

A

To put sth aside to use when we need in future

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10
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The elephant in the room

A

The truth is so loud yet we ignored

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