Lesson 21 - Mark Tells Ron About the Dumplings Flashcards
to bring someone somewhere they don’t want to go
TO DRAG SB SOMEWHERE
This party is so boring! I can’t believe I let you drag me here.
something bad that ultimately results in something very good; a bad event that unexpectedly turns out to bring a positive result
BLESSING IN DISGUISE
Getting fired from Microsoft was a blessing in disguise for Chad. He went on to start his own business and became a millionaire.
Stop acting so arrogant or self−righteous
GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE!
”I can’t believe you bought such a big refrigerator! Do you know how much electricity that’s going to use?” — ”Get off your high horse! Look at your big−screen TV.”
to stay with
to not fall behind
KEEP UP WITH
Ellen is really struggling with her English literature class. She can’t keep up with the reading.
a difficulty that is not obvious
a hidden drawback
something that makes an offer not as attractive as it first seems
CATCH
”The bookstore is giving away free reading lamps? What’s the catch?” — ”The catch is that you have to pay for their membership plan to get the lamp.”
to taste delicious
to be tender (especially for meat)
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH
Susan’s chocolate chip cookies are so good, they melt in your mouth.
to not be as good as
to be inferior to
PALE IN COMPARISON
The flat−screen television we bought two years ago pales in comparison to the models available today.
to cooperate
to agree to do what somebody asks
to work together to achieve a common goal
PLAY BALL
We thought we were going to buy a small software company, but suddenly the company has doubled their asking price. I don’t think they want to play ball.
an idea resulting from someone’s creative thinking
a great idea
an original idea
BRAINCHILD
The reality TV show ”The Apprentice” was the brainchild of Donald Trump.
You need to do something
It’s your turn to do something
THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT
”We’ve made you the job offer. The ball is in your court now.”
