Idioms Phrases Flashcards

1
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Fresh as a daisy

A

Feeling energetic and refreshed

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2
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Couch potato

A

Someone inactive, watching too much TV

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3
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Full of beans

A

Energetic, lively person

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4
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A bad egg

A

Untrustworthy or unpleasant person

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5
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Down to earth

A

Practical, realistic

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6
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Party pooper

A

Someone who ruins others’ fun

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7
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Eager beaver

A

Hard-working and enthusiastic

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8
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The ball is in your court

A

It’s your turn to decide

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9
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Throw in the towel

A

To give up

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10
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Get a head start

A

Begin early

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11
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Get a second wind

A

A new burst of energy

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12
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Jump the gun

A

Start too early

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13
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Give it my best shot

A

Try as hard as possible

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14
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On the ball

A

Alert, quick to react

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15
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Put all your eggs in one basket

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Relying too much on one thing or plan

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16
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In someone’s shoes

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In their situation (usually bad or difficult)