Idioms 3 Flashcards
0
Q
A lame duck
A
A person/company that is weak/a failure
1
Q
Give sb the boot
A
To fire sb from their job
2
Q
Feel the pinch
A
To suffer because of lack of money
3
Q
In the red
A
In debt
4
Q
Hit rock bottom
A
To reach the lowest point
5
Q
In the black
A
In credit/making profit
6
Q
Play with fire
A
To take dangerous risks
7
Q
Step into sb’s shoes
A
To replace sb
8
Q
A firm hand
A
Control and discipline
9
Q
Pay dividends
A
To bring advantages at a later date
10
Q
A small fortune
A
A lot of money
11
Q
Mean business
A
To be serious about what one says/intends
12
Q
Get sth off the ground
A
To start a business/company/project…
13
Q
Bear fruit
A
To produce good results
14
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Live on a shoestring
A
To manage with very little money
