Real English Flashcards
1
Q
took stock - assessed the state (of something)
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x
2
Q
it dawned on me- I suddenly realized
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x
3
Q
had nothing to show (for myself, for it)- hadn’t achieved anything
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x
4
Q
shake things up- make some big changes
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x
5
Q
go back to square one- return to the beginning
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x
6
Q
make a fresh start- have a new beginning
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x
7
Q
Call the shots
to be in charge
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x
8
Q
Make the cut
to be selected / to pass
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x
9
Q
Get the ball rolling
to get something started
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x
10
Q
Hit the target
achieve what is expected of you
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x
11
Q
Take sides
o join with one person or a group in an argument against another person or group
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x
12
Q
Ballpark figure
an estimate / a figure which is not exact
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x
13
Q
Lightweight
Lacking datails / depth
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x
14
Q
Get the hang of
Learning how to do something
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x
