phrases (A) part 2

Question 1

Typical; normal; par for the course.

Answer 1

All in a day’s work: “Talking to famous celebrities is all in a day’s work for some Hollywood reporters.”

Question 2

(From) all social, economic, and ethnic groups

Answer 2

(From) all walks of life: People from all walks of life voted for him, but he still lost the presidential election.

Question 3

Short form for “ammunition

Answer 3

Ammo (n.): I ran out of ammo

Question 4

A devious plan; a scheme. Often used with the verb “to work”

Answer 4

Angle (n): He claims to be on the level, but I’m sure he’s working some angle

Question 5

Heavily armed

Answer 5

Armed to the teeth: The rebels were armed to the teeth

Question 6

24/7, all day and night, non-stop

Answer 6

Around-the-clock (adj/adv.): The house was being watched around the clock

Question 7

On its own, this phrase is used to suggest/emphasize that something is not likely/ not going happen

Answer 7

As if! He thinks I’ll go out with him. As if!

Question 8

Very late at night; throughout the night

Answer 8

At all hours (of the night): Her boyfriend would call her at all hours of the night

Question 9

Fighting or arguing hard

Answer 9

At each other’s throats: They were at each other’s throats, arguing non stop

Question 10

At this point

Answer 10

At this stage: At this stage, it’s difficult to say who will win the election

Question 11

Great; Fantastic; Super

Answer 11

Awesome (adj.): that was an awesome movie