Old Saying Example Sentences Flashcards

1
Q

Sam froze in his tracks

A

Sam suddenly stopped moving

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2
Q

I’m sick to death of the teacher’s pet

A

I am fed up with the teacher’s favourite pupil

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3
Q

There’s a remote chance that I will chew the fat with you

A

There’s a small possibility that I will chat with you

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4
Q

My grandma is a moderate woman who is green-fingered

A

My grandma is a reasonable woman who is good at gardening

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5
Q

Your behaviour is beyond the pale

A

You are not behaving in an acceptable manner

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6
Q

She was driving at a terrific behaviour

A

She was driving too quickly

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7
Q

There is a dusting of snow on the ground🥸

A

There is a thin layer of snow on the ground

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8
Q

My brother is a singular guy and is upbeat

A

My brother is a remarkable and cheerful chap

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9
Q

It’s not rocket science

A

It’s not complicated

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10
Q

Pull yourself together

A

Calm down

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11
Q

The ball is in your court

A

It is up to you to make the next move

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12
Q

Come rain or shine

A

No matter what

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13
Q

As right as rain

A

Absolutely fine

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14
Q

Intersperse

A

Scatter

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15
Q

Heated

A

Intense

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16
Q

Duly

A

Properly

17
Q

Reimburse

A

Refund

18
Q

Besides

A

Moreover

19
Q

Motif

A

Logo

20
Q

Steeple

A

Spire

21
Q

Cling

A

Clutch

22
Q

Febrile

A

Feverish

23
Q

Intestine

A

Gut

24
Q

Take the mickey

A

Makes fun of somebody

25
Q

Twist someone’s arm

A

Persuade somebody

26
Q

Wild goose chase

A

A waste of time

27
Q

Under the weather

A

Not feeling well

28
Q

Stick to one’s guns

A

Refuse to change your mind

29
Q

Sit on the fence

A

Have an opinion

30
Q

Play it by ear

A

Plan carefully

31
Q

Miss the boat

A

Seized the opportunity

32
Q

Let the cat out of the bag

A

Kept a secret

33
Q

A stone’s throw away

A

A long way away