Idioms for Idiots Flashcards by Peter Antoniou | Brainscape

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‘In the blink of an eye’ means…

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Rapidly, suddenly, unexpectedly.

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‘I fought tooth and nail’ means…

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That I did everything in my power.

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‘Fell on deaf ears’ means…

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Talking to someone who is not listening.

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‘Vim and vigour’ means…

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With oomph and energy.

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‘Acting on blind impulse’ means…

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Acting without thinking.

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‘My back was against the wall’ means…

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There was nothing I could do.

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‘Going to hit the roof’ means…

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Being furious.

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‘I played my last card’ means…

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I did the last possible thing.

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‘Misery blinded me’ means…

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I was sad.

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‘Fear dogged my heels’ means…

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I was scared.

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‘By the skin of my teeth’ means…

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I just managed.

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‘To come clean’ means

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To admit the truth

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