Idioms Flashcards
A very small part or insignificant amount of something big or whole
A drop in the ocean
Be someone worth marrying/having
Be a good catch
Avoid the main topic or not speak directly about the issue
Beat around the bush
Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is
Add fuel to the fire
It is up to somebody to make the next decision or step
Ball in somebody’s court
Look in the wrong place or accuse the wrong person
Barking up the wrong tree
Do whatever it takes to help. Willing to do anything
Bend over backwards
Take on a task that is too big
Bite off more than you can chew
Be extremely impressed by something
Blow somebody away
You only just succeeded and nearly failed
By the skin of your teeth
Have a total lack of interest in something
Couldn’t care less
Complain about a loss from the past
Cry over spilt milk
Call for help when you don’t need it
Crying wolf
The period of time just before a project has to be completed and everyone has to work hard
Crunch time
Get into an unpleasant situation by being inquisitive
Curiosity killed the cat