Unit 16: Transport Flashcards
1
Q
run out of steam
A
lose energy or interest
2
Q
go off the rails
A
start behaving in an unacceptable way
3
Q
down the line
A
later
4
Q
back on track
A
again on the way to achieving sth
5
Q
at/behind the wheel
A
be the driver
6
Q
in the driving seat
A
in control of the situation
7
Q
go/move/step up a gear
A
start to work or play more effectively or quickly than before
8
Q
be flying high
high-flying (adj)
A
very successful
9
Q
fly by the seat of your pants
A
do sth difficult without much experience or ability
10
Q
do sth on autopilot
A
do sth without thinking
11
Q
take a nosedive
A
go down suddenly and fast
12
Q
be on a collision course
A
behave in such a way that is likely to cause a mjor disagreement or fight
13
Q
come to a standstill
A
stop
