Popular Idioms 4 Flashcards

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It takes two to tango

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Usually (not always) in an argument or a fight, both people have done something to the other to cause it.

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Jump on the bandwagon

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Join a popular trend or activity.

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Last straw

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The final problem in a series of problems. Similar to the straw that broke the camels back.

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Let sleeping dogs lie

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Meaning - do not disturb a situation as it is - since it would result in trouble or complications.

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Let the cat out of the bag

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To share information that was previously concealed

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Make a long story short

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Come to the point - leave out details so as to not take a long time explaning

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Method to my madness

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An assertion that, despite one’s approach seeming random, there actually is structure to it.

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Miss the boat

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This idiom is used to say that someone missed his or her chance

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Not playing with a full deck

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Someone who lacks intelligence.

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On the ball

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When someone understands the situation well.

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https://www.smart-words.org/quotes-sayings/idioms-meaning.html

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check out this link and go towards the bottom. Write 5 more idioms on a paper and give it to me. Have fun!

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