idioms Flashcards
1
Q
after the watershed
A
a time after which programmes for older audiences are aired on TV.
2
Q
blackball
A
reject someone
3
Q
blacklist
A
exclude someone
4
Q
bolt from the blue
A
unexpected bad news
5
Q
bun in the oven
A
pregnant
6
Q
butter up
A
flatter someone for your own good.
7
Q
days are numbered
A
expected to die or fail soon.
8
Q
devil’s advocate
A
to present a counter argument.
9
Q
fever pitch
A
when a feeling is intense or exciting.
10
Q
fish out of water
A
feeling uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
11
Q
foot in the door
A
small but good start with the possibility of a good future.
12
Q
full of beans
A
energetic and lively
13
Q
give the green light
A
permission to proceed
14
Q
go belly up
A
fail completely
15
Q
golden boy
A
a young man idolised for great skill.
