Phrases Flashcards
Take for granted
To value someone or something too lightly by not noticing or appreciating enough
He’s taking his chance for granted by not caring, there won’t always be a next time
Rage baiting
A manipulative tactic in online content creation to provoke aggressive audience reactions
Double standards
A code/policy that favours one group or person over another
Over the moon
Extremely pleased and happy about something
The family was over the moon when they won the lottery
Beat around the bush
To discuss something without getting to the point
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what’s wrong
Biting the bullet
To force yourself to do something difficult, usually in hesitation
I had to bite the bullet and clean everything up before my girlfriend got home
To egg someone on
Encouraging others to do something foolish, dangerous or wrong
Stop egging people on, you don’t know what you’re talking about
Cut out for something
Naturally capable or suitable of doing something
I’m not cut out for this job