Learn Idioms #15 Flashcards
1
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a dumb squib
A
something that is much less impressive or good than expected.
mem: its exceptions are always dumb
2
Q
to take someone for a ride
A
deceive or cheat someone.
3
Q
to move heaven and earth
A
to do everything you can to achieve something
4
Q
cold comfort
A
inadequate consolation.
5
Q
to be all at sea
A
Puzzled, perplexed, or completely confused
6
Q
to bite the dust
A
to fail, to die , be defeated
7
Q
to strain every nerve
A
make every possible effort.
8
Q
to show a clean pair of heels
A
run or move away from someone at great speed
mem: to take to one’s heel
9
Q
to die in harness
A
die before retirement.
10
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to feather one’s nest
A
yipeee!! reached 200, solve 200 Qs
Acquire wealth for oneself, especially by taking advantage of one’s position or using the property of others
