Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
Back to the drawing board
A
To start over; to plan another idea from scratch.
2
Q
A long shot
A
Something unlikely to happen with very little chance of success.
3
Q
Beat around the bush
A
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
4
Q
To learn the ropes
A
To learn the basics of a profession
5
Q
Bite the bullet
A
to accept a negative situation in order to proceed
6
Q
By the book
A
To do things strictly by the rules
7
Q
Cut me some slack
A
to treat someone in a less critical way
8
Q
Dime a dozen
A
Something that is very common
