Idioms Flashcards
1
Q
He turned over a new leaf
A
He made a new start
2
Q
The team threw in the towel
A
The team gave up
3
Q
Armed to the teeth
A
Many weapons
4
Q
Be all ears
A
Listen carefully
5
Q
Not up to the mark
A
Not good enough
6
Q
Eat a horse
A
Very hungry
7
Q
Get into hot water
A
Get into trouble
8
Q
Have forty winks
A
Have a nap
9
Q
Heart in her mouth
A
Frightened
10
Q
Hold your tongue
A
Be quiet
11
Q
Raining cats and dogs
A
Raining heavily
12
Q
Blow his own trumpet
A
Boast
13
Q
Give the cold shoulder
A
Ignored him
14
Q
Storm in a teacup
A
Fuss over nothing
15
Q
Come through with flying colours
A
Very successful
