Metaphors base on movement Flashcards

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Q

James did a lot of partying in his final year and
- anda com dificuldades -
with his course.

A

ran into difficulties

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2
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His father - pulou de raiva

A

was hopping mad

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3
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However, when he left university he
- consiguió el trabajo muy facilmente -
in an excellent company.

A

walked straight to the job

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4
Q

Some people
- CONCLUIU RAPIDAMENTE -
that this was because he’d started going out with the Managing Director’s daughter.

A

jumped to the conclusion

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5
Q

His mother worried that their relationship

- termine.

A

hit the rocks

metaphor based on a boat being destroyed on rocks

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He would - anda com dificuldades - at work.

A

run into troubles

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