Unit 14: Sailing Flashcards

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1
Q

on the rocks

A

in serious difficulty

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2
Q

be very successful

A

not go too near somebody/something; to avoid somebody/something

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3
Q

cut and run

A

avoid a difficulty situation by leaving suddenly

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4
Q

batten down the hatches

A

get ready for a difficult situation by preparing in every way possible

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5
Q

go by the board

A

be abandoned

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6
Q

weather the storm

A

survive difficult times

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7
Q

in the offing

A

likely to happen soon

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8
Q

be left high and dry

A

put in a difficult situation which they could not improve

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9
Q

take the wind out of your sails

A

make sb feel less confident, by saying or doing sth unexpected

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10
Q

in the wake of

A

following closely behind

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11
Q

all hands on deck

A

everyone must help

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12
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any port in a storm

A

you must accept any help you’re offered when you’re in a difficult situation

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