Unit 14: Sailing Flashcards
1
Q
on the rocks
A
in serious difficulty
2
Q
be very successful
A
not go too near somebody/something; to avoid somebody/something
3
Q
cut and run
A
avoid a difficulty situation by leaving suddenly
4
Q
batten down the hatches
A
get ready for a difficult situation by preparing in every way possible
5
Q
go by the board
A
be abandoned
6
Q
weather the storm
A
survive difficult times
7
Q
in the offing
A
likely to happen soon
8
Q
be left high and dry
A
put in a difficult situation which they could not improve
9
Q
take the wind out of your sails
A
make sb feel less confident, by saying or doing sth unexpected
10
Q
in the wake of
A
following closely behind
11
Q
all hands on deck
A
everyone must help
12
Q
any port in a storm
A
you must accept any help you’re offered when you’re in a difficult situation
