Idioms Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F9n8Q_Fe8

  1. Stay out of trouble. = don’t do anything bad
  2. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.
  3. You’re pushing your luck. = taking too many risks
  4. You have your head in the clouds. = not being realistic
  5. Let me know… = please tell me
  6. Get back to me. = respond to me
  7. Get over yourself. = stop being so conceited
  8. Get real. = be realistic
  9. Let’s get down to business.
  10. It was like pulling teeth.
  11. Good to know.
  12. Who knows?
  13. Who cares? = no one cares
  14. Who do you think you are?
  15. Who asked you?
  16. I’d like to pick your brain.
  17. Keep me posted. = update me when things change
  18. I don’t know off the top of my head. = I need to check
  19. I spoke too soon.
  20. Keep them on their toes. =
  21. I’m sorry for the mix up.
  22. Wait, don’t tell me.
  23. I’d be happy to help.
  24. You get what you pay for. = cheap price = bad quality product
  25. Right this way. = come with me, guiding
  26. I can’t keep up. = too much work, falling behind
  27. Put yourself in my shoes. = imagine it from my point of view
  28. I have too much time on my hands. = too much free time
  29. I have a lot on my plate. = a lot of work
  30. Give me a break. = stop being so rigid, make an exception for me, or you can’t be serious
  31. Stop being so hard on yourself. = stop judging yourself so harshly
  32. How’s work going? = like how’s it going but for work
  33. Have you heard the good news?
  34. Push back the appointment. = postpone
  35. I don’t want to hear it. = don’t want to hear excuses
  36. I’m losing it. = I’m going crazy
  37. I’ve lost my touch. = I’m not as good at this as I was before
  38. I haven’t kept in touch with them.
  39. Stay in touch. = keep talking to me
  40. You look like a deer in headlights. = frozen with fear
  41. Can I take a message? = phone message
  42. They’re out of the office right now. = not here
  43. They’re not available at the moment. = busy
  44. Don’t push me.
  45. Don’t be so quick to judgment.
  46. I have a bad/good feeling about this.
  47. I can’t imagine.
  48. A little birdie told me.
  49. Make time for (something).
  50. Let me see if I can move some things around.
  51. Look out!
  52. Think fast!
  53. Loosen up.
  54. Put (something) on hold
  55. You can’t be serious.
  56. Go ahead
  57. It’s no big deal.
  58. Will do.
  59. Don’t put me on the spot.
  60. Watch where you’re going.
  61. What can I do for you?
  62. What are you gonna do?
  63. It’s out of my hands.
  64. Hands off!
  65. Hang tight.
  66. Hurry up!
  67. Keep my head above water.
  68. Get out of your comfort zone.
  69. I can’t get that song out of my head.
  70. I can’t put a face to the name.
  71. I have some money burning a hole in my pocket.
  72. You’re playing both sides.
  73. We need to talk.
  74. You’re killing the mood.
  75. You went too far. = said or did something that was in really bad taste - You crossed the line. - same
  76. I’m flattered. = you said something nice to me and I feel good about it
  77. I’m feeling under the weather.
  78. You win some, you lose some.
  79. Please have a seat.
  80. Living beyond your means.
  81. Please excuse us.
  82. You’re all over the place.
  83. I have no idea.
  84. I think there must be some kind of mistake.
  85. Don’t play dumb with me.
  86. I have faith in you.
  87. Get your head in the game. about the task at hand (from sports but applies to anything)
  88. Living the dream. = doing exactly what you want and loving it, often used sarcastically when you’re not happy with what you’re doing
  89. You pulled a fast one on me. = you tricked me
  90. I want nothing to do with it. = I don’t want to be involved
  91. I’m washing my hands of this whole situation. I’m removing myself from being involved
  92. It’s up to you. = it’s your decision
  93. He wouldn’t hurt a fly. = this person is harmless
  94. We’re short on time. = limited time to do something
  95. I think I’ll pass. = polite way to say no
  96. So glad you could make it.
A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F9n8Q_Fe8

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
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

A

Have a good one!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

To totally eliminate, eradicate, or destroy someone or something.

A

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.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly