Idioms Flashcards

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Literal meaning: to have other cats to whip

Actual meaning: to have other things to do or better things to do (bigger fish to fry!)

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Avoir d’autres chats à fouetter (fwetty)

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Literal meaning: to have the residue/base

Actual meaning: to have a lot of nerve! / to have a lot of cheek!

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Avoir du culot

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