Idioms, phrases Flashcards
dodge the bullet
to successfully avoid something negative
top gun
one who performs at hte pinnacle of professional ability; one who is the best at what one does
behind the eight ball
a difficult position from which it is unlikely to escape
knee-jerk
an automatic or reflex reaction; an immediate reaction made without examining causes or facts
ride (on) a/the wave
to become involved with and get advantage from opinions or activities which have become very common or popular
pushing the envelope
to attempt to extend the current limits of performance; to innovate or go beyond commonly accepted boundaries
ahead of the curve
ahead of the times; ahead of the schedule
hands on
gained by actually doing something rather than learning about it from books, lectures, etc.
foot-loose (and fancy free)
having no attachments, especially romantic ones, and free to do as one pleases
bottom feeder
an objectionable and unimpressive person or thing; an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of the others
