Idioms Part 1 Flashcards
kept in the dark about sth
not knowing very much about sth, because other people are keeping it secret from you
round the bend
crazy
quick/slow on the uptake
taking a very short/long time to understand or realise sth
take stock of
spend some time thinking about the situation you are in before you decide what to do next
catch one’s eye
to get sb’s attention
right up one’s street
within one’s range of interests/knowledge
in one’s element
very happy/suited to a situation
run of the mill
ordinary and unexciting
round the clock
all day and all night
one’s best bet
the most appropriate choice
get into the swing of
to become accustomed to sth and start enjoying it
steer clear of
to avoid sb or sth
an old flame
sb one was once in love with
donkey’s years
a long time
bury the hatchet
to forget old quarries
tie the knot
to get married
in clover
in comfort/wealth
by leaps and bounds
with startlingly rapid progress.
Ex: “productivity improved in leaps and bounds”
at one wits’ end
completely puzzled and perplexed, not knowing what to do
all mod cons
all modern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable
change one’s tune
change one’s opinion or attitude
know sth inside out
be very familiar with
turn over a new leaf
change your life by starting to lead a healthy lifestyle and steer clear of bad habits
