Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
Keep a straight face
A
remain serious and not give in to the urge to laugh
2
Q
to call a truce
A
to agree to stop fighting for a short period of time
3
Q
hold one’s peace
A
to remain silent of refrain from speaking
4
Q
peace and quiet
A
a state of calmness and silence
5
Q
get in someone’s face
A
to confront or challenge someone
6
Q
face the music
A
be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one’s action
7
Q
get the lion’s share
A
get the greatest percentage
8
Q
let the cat out of the bag
A
to reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential
