Part 3 Flashcards

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1
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A penny for your thoughts

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Asking what somebody is thinking

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2
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Add insult to injury

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To make a bad situation worse

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3
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A hot potato

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A topic or issue that is widely discussed

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4
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Caught between two stools

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Having difficulty choosing between two alternatives

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5
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See eye to eye

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Agree with someone about something

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6
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Hear it on the grapevine

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To hear a rumor

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7
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Miss the boat

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Miss your chance at something

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8
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On the ball

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Understanding a situation very well

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9
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Cut corners

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To do something badly to save money

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10
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Cost an arm and a leg

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Very expensive

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