Part 7 Flashcards

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1
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Far cry from

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Very different from.

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Feeling blue

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Feeling depressed or disconnected.

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Feeling under the weather

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Feeling unwell.

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Fever pitch

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When a feeling is very intense and exciting.

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5
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Fill in the blanks

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Supply missing words or information.

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First in, best dressed

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The opportunity is afforded to the first to arrive or present themselves.

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7
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First out of the gate

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Being the first one to make a start at something

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Fish out of water

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Feeling uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings

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Foot in the door

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Small but good start with the possibility of a bright future.

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For the time being

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An action or state will continue into the future but is temporary.

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From now on

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From this time forward.

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12
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From time to time

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Occasionally or not very often.

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Full of beans

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Excited or very energetic and lively.

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Full of the joys of spring

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Very happy and full of energy.

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Getting sacked (or axed, or fired)

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To lose your job.

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Getting the show on the road

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Putting a plan or idea into action.

17
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Give the benefit of the doubt

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Believe someone’s statement, without proof.

18
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Give the green light

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Provide permission to proceed.

19
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Go belly up

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Fail completely.

20
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Going places

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Demonstrating talent and ability that will lead to success.