Idioms Flashcards

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We———. The first time we saw each other, we had terrible first impressions of one another.

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Got off from the wrong foot

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My piano teacher is the best. She really is———-

A

The bees knees

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I don’t know why we———-. We just slowly started talking les and less to each other

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Drifting apart

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A: how’s Amanda doing?
b: oh she’s————. She’ll get over this in no time!

A

Tough cookie

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A: do you think Jake is too old to come with us to the concert?
B: oh yes! He’s definitely———-

A

Over the hill

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I can’t take this situation anymore! I’ve tried to be patient, but this mistake is just———

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The last straw

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You and your sister are so similar. You’re like———

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Two peas in a pod

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A: hey, have you seen Richard?
B: ———- he’s just walking in.

A

Speak of the devil

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I really don’t know what to do for my ecology project, Can I———- for some ideas?

A

Pick your brain

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This was the best tournament ever! Getting the trophy for the most talented player was just______

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The icing on the cake

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She has no money worries. She was———-

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Born with a silver spoon in your mouth

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Her facial expressions are exactly like her mothers! I guess she’s

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Chío of the old block

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