IDIOMS Flashcards
1
Q
at a snail’s pace
A
moving very slowly
2
Q
be in a tight corner
A
in a very difficult situation
3
Q
cry for the moon
A
ask for the imposible
4
Q
cock and bull story
A
made up story that one should not believe
5
Q
cat and dog life
A
life full of quarrels
6
Q
have a card up ones sleeve/ have an ace card
A
ave a secret plan in reserve
7
Q
to call a spade a spade
A
to be frank and truthful
8
Q
to break the ice
A
to break the silence
9
Q
smell a rat
A
suspect something foul/ something fishy
10
Q
read between the lines
A
understand the hidden meaning
11
Q
rain cats and dogs
A
raining heavily
12
Q
lock stock and barrel
A
completly
13
Q
to plough a lonely furrow
A
to work without help or support
14
Q
a daredevil
A
a person who does not care consequences
15
Q
by leaps and bounds
A
rapidly