Idioms Flashcards

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rain onsomeone’s parade

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prevent someone from enjoying an occasion or event;spoilsomeone’s plans.

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take someone up on something

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to accept an offer or invitation from someone:
I think I’ll take him up on his offer of a free ticket.

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make no bones about something

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He made no bones about his dissatisfaction with the service.

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different strokes for different folks

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על טעם וריח אין להתווכח

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on the cusp
cusp

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עַל סַף (משהו), על הגבול
חֹד; חֶרְמֵשׁ, חֲצִי סַהַר

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He does my head in

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הוא מנפח לי את השכל

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Affable

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pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite. an affable and courteous gentleman. 2. showing warmth and friendliness; benign; pleasant

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