Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
Copy Cat
Ex:The detective realised this was a copy cat crime
A
Do the same as someone else
2
Q
Turn a blind eye
Ex: Sometimes traffic wardens turn a blind eye and don’t give people fines
A
To not take notice of something
3
Q
Smell a rat
Ex: The old lady smelled a rat when the salesperson offered her 500 euros for free!
A
To sense something is wrong
4
Q
The powers that be
Ex: The powers that be usually make decisions without asking those at the coalface
A
The people in control
5
Q
Let the cat out of the bag
Ex: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag when I mentioned the surprise party
A
To reveal a secret
6
Q
Smell something fishy
Ex: The voters smelled something fishy when the Mayoress offered free electricity to all
A
To be suspicious
