Unit 18: Parts of the body Flashcards

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1
Q

put our heads together

A

plan sth together

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2
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be one in the eye for sth

A

a disappointment for sth/sb

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3
Q

hold/bite your tongue

A

stop yourself from saying sth which I really want to say

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4
Q

get your toungue round

A

pronounce

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5
Q

get your teeth into sth

A

become involved in sth enthusiastically

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6
Q

face-saving

A

done so that other people will continue to respect you

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7
Q

tread on sb’s toes

A

do sth that could upset sb by getting involved in sth that is their responsibility

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8
Q

make your toes curl

toe-curling (adj)

A

make you feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed for someone else

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9
Q

keep your finger on the pulse

A

stay up-to-date

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