Idioms Flashcards

1
Q

A pig in a poke

A

Buying a disappointing product without seeing it

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2
Q

To eat humble pie

A

To admit an error

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3
Q

to pour oil on troubled waters

A

To make peace or to calm something down

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4
Q

wet blanket

A

something that ruins the fun

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5
Q

crocodile tears

A

fake tears (crocodiles would cry eating their prey)

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