Idioms Flashcards

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1
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end relationship/partnership

A

To split up

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2
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to support, defend

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To stick up for

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3
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support someone during difficult times

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To stand by

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4
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Betray

A

To stab someone in the back

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5
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Die

A

To kick the bucket

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6
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found often in a family

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Run in the family

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7
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Explain carefully

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Show somebody the ropes

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8
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have an argument

A

Fall out

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9
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Argument

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Falling-out

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10
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you try to make smn attached to you

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Chat someone up

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11
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like a kind of person or thing

A

Go for

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12
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Cancel weding

A

Call off

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13
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Demand too much

A

Put on

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14
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To be very happy 1

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To be over the moon

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15
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To be very happy 2

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To be on cloud nine

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16
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Distracted

A

Be in the clouds

17
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Be a cuople

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Be an item

18
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Nervous

A

Have butterflies in your stomach

19
Q

Get married

A

Tie the knot

20
Q

Revenge

A

Get your own back at someone

21
Q

Pretend not to see

A

Turn a blind eye to smth

22
Q

Become attached

A

Fall for

23
Q

Start a relationship

A

Pair off with someone

24
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Pay too much attention

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Fuss over