Idioms Flashcards
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F9n8Q_Fe8
- Stay out of trouble. = don’t do anything bad
- Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.
- You’re pushing your luck. = taking too many risks
- You have your head in the clouds. = not being realistic
- Let me know… = please tell me
- Get back to me. = respond to me
- Get over yourself. = stop being so conceited
- Get real. = be realistic
- Let’s get down to business.
- It was like pulling teeth.
- Good to know.
- Who knows?
- Who cares? = no one cares
- Who do you think you are?
- Who asked you?
- I’d like to pick your brain.
- Keep me posted. = update me when things change
- I don’t know off the top of my head. = I need to check
- I spoke too soon.
- Keep them on their toes. =
- I’m sorry for the mix up.
- Wait, don’t tell me.
- I’d be happy to help.
- You get what you pay for. = cheap price = bad quality product
- Right this way. = come with me, guiding
- I can’t keep up. = too much work, falling behind
- Put yourself in my shoes. = imagine it from my point of view
- I have too much time on my hands. = too much free time
- I have a lot on my plate. = a lot of work
- Give me a break. = stop being so rigid, make an exception for me, or you can’t be serious
- Stop being so hard on yourself. = stop judging yourself so harshly
- How’s work going? = like how’s it going but for work
- Have you heard the good news?
- Push back the appointment. = postpone
- I don’t want to hear it. = don’t want to hear excuses
- I’m losing it. = I’m going crazy
- I’ve lost my touch. = I’m not as good at this as I was before
- I haven’t kept in touch with them.
- Stay in touch. = keep talking to me
- You look like a deer in headlights. = frozen with fear
- Can I take a message? = phone message
- They’re out of the office right now. = not here
- They’re not available at the moment. = busy
- Don’t push me.
- Don’t be so quick to judgment.
- I have a bad/good feeling about this.
- I can’t imagine.
- A little birdie told me.
- Make time for (something).
- Let me see if I can move some things around.
- Look out!
- Think fast!
- Loosen up.
- Put (something) on hold
- You can’t be serious.
- Go ahead
- It’s no big deal.
- Will do.
- Don’t put me on the spot.
- Watch where you’re going.
- What can I do for you?
- What are you gonna do?
- It’s out of my hands.
- Hands off!
- Hang tight.
- Hurry up!
- Keep my head above water.
- Get out of your comfort zone.
- I can’t get that song out of my head.
- I can’t put a face to the name.
- I have some money burning a hole in my pocket.
- You’re playing both sides.
- We need to talk.
- You’re killing the mood.
- You went too far. = said or did something that was in really bad taste - You crossed the line. - same
- I’m flattered. = you said something nice to me and I feel good about it
- I’m feeling under the weather.
- You win some, you lose some.
- Please have a seat.
- Living beyond your means.
- Please excuse us.
- You’re all over the place.
- I have no idea.
- I think there must be some kind of mistake.
- Don’t play dumb with me.
- I have faith in you.
- Get your head in the game. about the task at hand (from sports but applies to anything)
- Living the dream. = doing exactly what you want and loving it, often used sarcastically when you’re not happy with what you’re doing
- You pulled a fast one on me. = you tricked me
- I want nothing to do with it. = I don’t want to be involved
- I’m washing my hands of this whole situation. I’m removing myself from being involved
- It’s up to you. = it’s your decision
- He wouldn’t hurt a fly. = this person is harmless
- We’re short on time. = limited time to do something
- I think I’ll pass. = polite way to say no
- So glad you could make it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F9n8Q_Fe8
2
Q
To enjoy an event or occasion, especially a holiday or one’s birthday.
US, informal
—used to say one hopes the person spoken to will have an enjoyable day
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Have a good one!
3
Q
To totally eliminate, eradicate, or destroy someone or something.
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wipe off the face of the earth
wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth
The president vowed to wipe these terrorist scumbags off the face of the earth.
Through our vaccination efforts, we’ve been able to wipe polio off the face of the earth.