Retan Flashcards

1
Q

He kept a stiff upper lip

A

acted bravely or showed no fear!

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2
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for a song

A

at a low price for very little

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3
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bad egg

A

someone who can’t be trusted

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4
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with a fine tooth comb

A

in great detail; thoroughly

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5
Q

one smart cookie

A

someone who is not easy to deceive

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6
Q

fight like cats and dogs

A

bicker; argue intensely

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7
Q

pony up

A

pay or contribute some money

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8
Q

banging his head against the wall

A

frustrated after several unsuccessful attempts

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9
Q

on the same wavelength

A

in agreement

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10
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put on ice

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postponed

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