Idioms Flashcards

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You rock

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You are great

Eg: thank you for watching my dog while I went on vacation. You rock!!

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Calm before the storm

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Refers to a quiet period before chaos or craziness.
Eg: I like to get up at 6am before my children get up . It’s the call before the storm. I can drink my tea in quiet, reflect on the day and what is going to happen and just be alone with my thoughts

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Under the weather

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To feel sick

Eg: I really wish I could go Apple picking with you, but I feel a bit under the weather today

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When it rains it pours

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Bad things happen at the same time

Eg: between the pandemic, the protests, the riots, and the presidentials 2020 is a crazy year. When it rains it pours!

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Rain or shine

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To do something in any weather

Eg: my family likes to go hiking every Friday, rain or shine

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