Idioms Flashcards

1
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an important person

A

the big cheese

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2
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sth unpleasant that one must accept

A

Bitter pill to swallow

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3
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to be born to wealthy family, to be spoiled

A

to be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth

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4
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to earn your family’s living

A

Bring home the bacon or put food on the table

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5
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to compare two things that are not similar and should not be compared

A

Compare apple and oranges

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6
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To prepare a large quantity of food

A

Cook up a storm

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