Idioms (Part 7) Flashcards
1
Q
hit the roof
A
get very angry
2
Q
hold one’s horses
A
wait; be patient
3
Q
ill at ease
A
embarrassed; uncomfortable
4
Q
in a flash
A
very quickly
5
Q
in a rut
A
be stuck in a monotonous routine
6
Q
in black and white
A
in writing
7
Q
in broad daylight
A
in full view of the public
8
Q
in deep water
A
in trouble/ difficulty
9
Q
in full flow
A
talking at length
10
Q
in the air
A
uncertain
11
Q
in the long run
A
after a long period of time
12
Q
in the nick of time
A
just in time
13
Q
it’s all Greek to me
A
something new or foreign; not easily understood
14
Q
jack of all trades
A
somebody who is able to do a variety of jobs
15
Q
keep a straight face
A
manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
