IDIOMS ABOUT NUMBERS Flashcards
1
Q
TAKE FIVE
A
To take one brief rest period.
Ex: Let’s take five, everyone!
2
Q
ZERO IN ON
A
Focus one’s attention
Ex:
- ‘they zeroed in on the clues he dropped about himself’
- ‘To gain wisdom from life experiences, youngsters ought to receive training on zeroing in on their inherent talents.’
3
Q
IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
A
ecstatically happy
“After I was given my first camera I was in seventh heaven.”
“she was in seventh heaven when she received the acceptance letter to medical school.”
4
Q
ON CLOUD NINE
A
Extremely happy.
“‘I was on cloud nine once I had completed it’’