Idioms Flashcards

Idioms

1
Q

My hands are tidied, I’m afraid.

A

No choice.

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2
Q

Don’t jump the gun.

A

Wait.

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3
Q

You’ll have to swallow your pride.

A

Apologise.

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4
Q

Have you been burning the candle at both ends?

A

Working all hours.

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5
Q

There’s something fishy going on.

A

Puzzling.

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6
Q

He’s a dark horse.

A

Secretive.

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7
Q

I killed two birds with one stone.

A

Efficient.

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8
Q

That’s a real can of worms.

A

Complex problem.

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9
Q

I’m sorry. I’ve let the cat out of the bag.

A

Not secret anymore.

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10
Q

You look like a million dollars.

A

Compliment.

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11
Q

It’s six of one, dozen of the other.

A

Makes no difference.

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12
Q

Don’t throw your toys out of the pram!

A

Persevere.

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13
Q

That’s just sour grapes.

A

Overreaction.

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14
Q

He’s rolling in it.

A

Rich.

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15
Q

It’s not a level playing field.

A

Unfair.

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16
Q

Keep your chin up.

A

Bitter words.

17
Q

It worked like a charm.

18
Q

Put a sock in it, will you!

19
Q

I’m on the dole.

A

Unemployed.

20
Q

He can eat like a horse.

A

Big appettite.