Unit 21: Shakespeare Flashcards

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1
Q

the green-eyed monster

A

jealousy

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2
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at one fell swoop

A

suddenly, at the same time

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3
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eaten me out of house and home

A

eaten all the food there is in my house

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4
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make my hair stand on end

A

frighten me very much

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5
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in the twinkling of an eye

A

in an instant

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6
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a wild-goose chase

A

a search that has no hope of success

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7
Q

lay it on with a trowel

A

praise sb/sth excessively

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8
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star-crossed lovers

A

people unlucky in love

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9
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The course of true love never did run smooth

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there are always difficulties to face in romantic relationships

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