idioms Flashcards
To reveal a secret or a surprise, usually by accident
Let the cat out of the bag
If something is not your style, you do not like it or you are not interested in it
Not my cup of tea
Something which is very easy to do
A piece of cake
To spend time thinking about something carefully before making a decision
Sleep on it
Challenge yourself
Raise the bar
24/7 available
Round the clock
Something negative happened and has consequences
A tough break
Try to be one step ahead of your rivals
Ahead of the curve
There’s risk and great importance
At stake
Start over
Back to square one
A deal not consulted with the public
Backroom deal
Enough talking we’re going to start now
Get down to business
Giving someone a compliment
Give someone a pat on the back
No controle over the situation
Hands are tied
Summarize something in a few words
In a nutshell
It’s a waste/Something was lost partly or completely
Go down the drain
Something is new and innovative
Ground-breaking
Saying or doing something in an exact good way
Hit the nail on the head
Don’t feel good
Under the weather
Positive/feeling good
As right as rain
Something had a great start and is going well
In full swing
Making a joke
Pull someone’s leg
Don’t take it too seriously
Taket it with a pinch of salt
Exposing a secret
Spill the beans/ let the cat out of the bag
