Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
Back to the drawing board
A
To start over from the beginning after a failure
2
Q
Step up
A
To come forward for a particular purpose or increase/intensify something
3
Q
Step down
A
To resign or reduce
4
Q
Cut down on
A
Reduce
5
Q
Cut across
A
Intersect/ traverse
6
Q
Cut through
A
Pentwater or resolve quickly
7
Q
Cut out
A
Remove or stop suddenly
8
Q
A shot in the dark
A
Wild guess with little hope
9
Q
Keep your ear to the ground
A
Stay informed about what’s happening or what’s trending
