idioms 2 Flashcards
1
Q
grease someone’s palm
A
give someone money to persuade them to do something dishonest.
2
Q
high time
A
when something is long overdue
3
Q
hour of need
A
when someone needs something
4
Q
in someone’s black book
A
disfavour with someone
5
Q
in the black
A
in profit
6
Q
in the interium
A
something that is temporary
7
Q
in the red
A
debt with the bank
8
Q
itchy feet
A
strong impulse to travel
9
Q
learn by rote
A
learn by memorising but not understanding.
10
Q
lemon
A
new faulty vehicle
11
Q
let sleeping dogs lie
A
leave a situation undisturbed
12
Q
month of Sundays
A
a very long time
13
Q
Murphy’s law
A
anything can go wrong
14
Q
paint the town red
A
have a good time at a party
15
Q
penny for your thoughts
A
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
