Part 8 Flashcards
Golden boy
Young man idolised for a great skill, typically in sport.
Golden handshake
Large sum of money given to someone when they retire from a company.
Golden opportunity
A very good opportunity that may never present itself again.
Grass is always greener on the other side
The alternative solution may seem better even if that isn’t always the case.
Grease someone’s palm
Give someone money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest.
Green thumb
Ability to make plants grow or be good at gardening.
Green with envy
Extremely jealous or full of envy.
Grey area
Unclear or undefined.
Hanging on by fingernails
Continuing to do something in a very difficult situation.
Hard as nails
Without sentiment or sympathy for anyone.
Hard time
Something that is difficult or to suffer hardship.
Having one’s heart set on something
Possessing a determination to achieve something.
Head in the clouds
Having unrealistic or impractical ideas.
Head over heels in love
Very much in love with someone.
Hear it on the grapevine
Hear something through informal or unofficial means, like gossip.
