The dark knight Flashcards
turn somehting (in) on itself
To undergo a catastrophic internal failure; to collapse.
Example:
I just did what i do best. I just took your plan and I turned it on itself.
make do (with something)
to use what is available although it is not enough or what you wanted:
Example:
Which is why for now they are gonna have to make do with you.
Can you make do with $5 for now and I’ll give you the rest tomorrow?
When the chips are down
when a very serious and difficult situation arises.
Example:
When the chips are down, these civilized people, they will eat each other.
Ahead of the curve
ahead of current thinking or trends.
Example:
See, I am not a monster. I am just ahead of the curve.
we are continually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and provide added value to our consumers”
A bad joke
An event or situation that is absurd, nonsensical, or a complete failure
Example:
You see, their code, their morals…It’s a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble.
leper
a person suffering from leprosy
Example:
They need you right now, when they don’t, they’ll cast you out, like a leper.
hold/keep/play (something) close to one’s chest
Be secretive or cautious, give nothing away
Example:
She tends to keep her opinions close to her chest.
rack up
know down
Example:
Rack’em up
forensics
scientific methods of solving crimes, that involve examining objects or substances related to a crime
Example:
Using cutting-edge forensics, they can analyze material samples for traces of suspicious chemicals.
forensics expert
objects or substances related to a crime, that are scientifically examined to help find out who committed it and how:
Example:
The forensics clearly pointed to his guilt.
let’s hear it for someone
used for saying that you think someone or something deserves a lot of praise.
scourge
a whip used as an instrument of punishment.
a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
Example:
the scourge of mass unemployment
cause great suffering to
Example:
Political methods used to scourge and oppress workers
droll
humorous, especially in an unusual way
Example:
A droll remark/expression/person
I always loved his droll sense of humor
tryout
a test of the potential of someone or something, especially in the context of entertainment or sports.
Example:
There is only one spot open right now, so we are going to have tryouts.
fiend
an evil spirit or demon.
Example:
He was described in the media as a complete fiend
someone who likes something very much or is very interested in something
Example:
a health/sex/chocolate fiend
McCormack is a fiend for punctuality
keep someone in the loop
To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project
Example:
To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project
gain leverage
Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.
Example:
Actors within a network mobilize information strategically to persuade, pressure, and gain leverage over much more powerful organizations, including governments
launderer
someone who moves money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally
Example:
Launderers often export the money to countries with relaxed banking regulations.
liaise
establish a working relationship, typically in order to cooperate on a matter of mutual concern.
Example:
she will liaise with teachers across the country
rattle
to worry someone or make someone nervous
Example:
The creaking upstairs started rattling me
get to someone
to annoy or upset someone
Example:
After a while his teasing started to get to me.
scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
fall guy
scapegoat
know something backwards
know something very well
Example:
He knew the process backwards.
maul
(of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing.
Example:
Did you get mauled by a tiger.
