Part 10 Flashcards

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1
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In the wrong place at the wrong time

A

When something unlucky happens that would not normally have happened.

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In tune with someone (on the same wavelength)

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Have the same ideas and be in agreement with someone else.

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3
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It takes two to tango

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Actions or communications need more than one person.

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4
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Itchy feet

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Strong impulse to travel or go somewhere.

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5
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Judge a book by its cover

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Judge something primarily on appearance.

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Jump on the bandwagon

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Join a popular trend or activity.

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Keep something at bay

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Keep something away or prevent something from happening.

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Keeping up appearances

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Maintaining an outward show of prosperity or well-being while hiding your difficulties.

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9
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Keeping your finger on the pulse

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Being constantly aware of current developments.

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10
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Kept in the dark

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Not knowing the secrets or truth.

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11
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Kill time

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Do something whilst waiting.

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12
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Kill two birds with one stone

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Accomplish two different things at the same time.

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13
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Landslide victory

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Overwhelming victory.

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14
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Last straw

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The final problem in a series of problems that leads to a bad thing happening.

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15
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Laugh a minute

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Someone or something that is very funny.

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16
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Learn by rote

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Learn something by memorising it without thought to what is being learnt.

17
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Learn something off by heart

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Memorise so well, that it can be written or recited without thinking.

18
Q

Learn the ropes

A

Learn how to do a job or task properly.

19
Q

Lemon

A

New vehicle that has many faults.

20
Q

Let me see the colour of your money

A

Prove that you can afford something.