Part 1 - Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
take sth with a pinch of salt
A
to doubt/consider sth untrue
2
Q
at death.s door
A
about to die
3
Q
off colour
A
unwell
4
Q
full of beans
A
very lively and energetic
5
Q
go downhill
A
to get worse in health/quality/status, etc
6
Q
nothing but skin and bone
A
very thin
7
Q
a shadow of one.s former self
A
weaker or less capable than one use to be
8
Q
up and about
A
active after an ilness
9
Q
as strong as an ox
A
very strong and fit
10
Q
ripe old age
A
very old age
11
Q
kick the bucket
A
to die
12
Q
alive and kicking
A
still alive and active
13
Q
touch and go
A
uncertain
14
Q
the writing is on the wall
A
a sign/warning of danger/unhappiness/failure, etc
15
Q
hold one.s own
A
to manage despite difficulties/obstacles
