LESSICO 5 Flashcards
1
Q
about to die
A
at death’s door
1
Q
to doubt/consider sth
untrue
A
take sth with a pinch of salt
2
Q
unwell
A
off colour
3
Q
very lively and energetic
A
full of beans
4
Q
to get worse in health/quality/status, etc
A
go downhill
5
Q
very thin
A
nothing but skin and bone
6
Q
weaker or less capable than one used to be
A
a shadow of one’s former self
7
Q
active after an illness
A
up and about
8
Q
very strong and fit
A
as strong as an ox
9
Q
very old age
A
ripe old age
10
Q
to die
A
kick the bucket
11
Q
still alive and active
A
alive and kicking
12
Q
uncertain
A
touch and go
13
Q
a sign/warning of danger/unhappiness/failure, etc
A
the writing is on the wall
14
Q
to manage despite difficulties/
obstacles
A
hold one’s own
