[Unit 1] Not exactly + idioms Flashcards
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
They didn’t like the performance.
>> The performance… hit…
The performance wasn’t exactly a hit with them.
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
I didn’t like the vacation.
>> It wasn’t… perfect…
It wasn’t exactly my idea of a perfect vacation.
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
She was hoping for something completely different.
It … mind.
It wasn’t exactly what she had in mind.
“How was the exam?”
“It wasn’t exactly _ p_ _ c_ (= easy), but I managed.”
“How was the exam?”
“It wasn’t exactly a piece of cake, but I managed.”
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
He didn’t like the gift.
>> He … moon…
He wasn’t exactly over the moon about the gift.
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
Was the hike difficult?
Yeah, it was.
>> Well, it …. park.
Well, it wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
[reformulate with ‘not exactly’]
When 30 percent of the team was let go due to budget cuts, the remaining members were relieved, but they were still unhappy, considering all the extra work.”
…but they weren’t exactly jumping for joy, considering all the extra work.
Parking isn’t that difficult, is it?
>> Parking isn’t _ b_ s_, is it?
Parking isn’t exactly brain surgery, is it?
Brain surgery? Not exactly r_ s_, is it?
Brain surgery? Not exactly rocket science, is it?
He thinks playing violin is _ p_ _ c_ (= easy peasy lemon squeezy), but in reality it will take years to master it.
He thinks playing violin is a piece of cake, but in reality it will take years to master it.
“Did you like the new art exhibit?”
“It’s not exactly _ c_ _ t_ (= не в моём вкусе), but I can see why people appreciate it.”
“Did you like the new art exhibit?”
“It’s not exactly my cup of tea, but I can see why people appreciate it.”
He was a very handsome guy and a big h_ _ (= пользовался популярностью у) the ladies
He was a very handsome guy and a big hit with the ladies
What is y_ i_ _ (= how do you see) perfect happiness?
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
