idioms Flashcards

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PAINT THE TOWN RED

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go out and celebrate
go on a drinking bout
go out and enjoy yourself in the evening
Jack finished his exams today so he’s gone out to PAINT THE TOWN RED.

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BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH/DRAW

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do something before someone else does it.
I wanted to have the new car, but she BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH.
I planned to write a book about this program but someone else BEAT ME TO THE DRAW.

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THROW A WRENCH (into the process)

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prevent sth happening smoothly by deliberately causing a problem
monkey wrench/spanner

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HAVE A RUN-IN WITH

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have trouble with someone or something

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