The Catcher In The Rye Flashcards
1
Q
Shrewd
A
Having or showing great powers of judgement
“I have a shrewd understanding of the detrimental effects of alcohol”
2
Q
As bright as a button
A
Intelligently alert and lively
“She was an astute student, bright as a button”
3
Q
Sharp as a tack
A
Extremely clever or astute
“She is witty, sharp as a tack”
4
Q
Reprehensible
A
Reprehensible - deserving disapproval and contempt
“There were reprehensible actions on both sides”
5
Q
More holes than Swiss cheese
A
It is incomplete and lacks many parts
“The project had more holes than swiss cheese”
6
Q
Shot the bull
A
To talk informally about unimportant things
“I was shooting the bull for awhile to kill time”
7
Q
Austere
A
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
“He was known for his austere style of writing.”
