Unit 12: Relationships: ups and downs Flashcards
1
Q
behind sb’s backs
A
when sb is not there
2
Q
two-faced towards
A
insencere; pleasant with sb and then unpleasant about them behind their back
3
Q
sworn enemies
A
people who will always hate each other
4
Q
scrupulously honest
A
to be honest in a moral way
5
Q
complete and unswerving loyalty
A
sb is completely loyalty to sb
6
Q
staunchest ally
A
really supportive friend who always stand by your side
7
Q
genuine misunderstanding
A
not understanding sth correcctly
8
Q
>< concord
discord
The contrasts between rich and poor nations are a source of discord.
A
disagreement and discontent
9
Q
not see eye to eye with sb
A
have different opinions
10
Q
turn sour
A
become bad
11
Q
have its ups and downs
A
have good and bad times
