Learn Idioms #14 Flashcards

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came out of his shell

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become less shy and more sociable, outgoing, or enthusiastic

Mem: left the shell of introverts

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playing to the gallery ..uk

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act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste.

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does not have a leg to stand on

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a statement or claim made that  cannot be justified or proved.
 no proof (leg), so falls
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gave vent to their feelings

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to express strong emotion in a forceful and open way

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making hay while the sun shines

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To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.

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laid down their arms

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to put one’s gun, sword, club, etc., down; to stop fighting; to surrender.

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over head and ears

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Completely; wholly; hopelessly

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a bone of contention

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a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

mem: contention (heated disagreement)

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yeoman’s service

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very good, hard, and valuable work that someone does especially to support a cause, to help a team, etc

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to call it a day

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decide or agree to stop doing something.

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