Idioms (2) Flashcards

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a leopard can’t change its spots

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used for saying that someone will never change their behaviour or character

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all mod cons

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all modern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable

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3
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break the mould

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change a situation by doing sth that is very different from what most people usually do or have done in the past

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4
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change your tune

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change your opinion or attitude

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5
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have a change of heart

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change your opinion about something or decide not to do sth you were planning to do

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know sth inside out

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be very familiar with

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reinvent the wheel

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waste time and effort trying to do sth that someone else has already done well

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stick to your guns

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refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people

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the tools of the trade

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the skills and equipment that you need in order to do your job

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10
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turn over a new leaf

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change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit

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