IDIOMS - 2 Flashcards
It costs an arm and a leg
Very expensive
Buying that luxury car would cost me an arm and a leg.
Pass with flying colors
To succeed easily and with a high score
She studied hard and passed the exam with flying colors.
To pull a stunt
To do something unexpected or daring
He pulled a stunt by proposing to her on top of a mountain.
See eye to eye
To agree on something
They always see eye to eye when it comes to important decisions.
Out of the blue
Unexpectedly
The job offer came out of the blue; I wasn’t expecting it at all.
Pigs might fly
Something that is very unlikely to happen
Him admitting he was wrong is like pigs might fly.
It’s in the bag
Something that is certain to happen Örnek: With their skills, winning the game is in the bag.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
- Someone who appears friendly but is actually deceitful
Be careful with him; he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Mumbo jumbo
Nonsensical language or confusing talk
I couldn’t understand a word of his scientific mumbo jumbo.
Miss the boat
To miss an opportunity
I missed the boat on buying that stock; now it’s too expensive.
Hot dog
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Hot dog! We won the championship!
Horse of a different color
A completely different matter
His personal problems are a horse of a different color; we should focus on the task at hand.
In the same boat
- Facing the same situation or problem
We’re all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with this challenging project.
