Unit 26 Flashcards

1
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a twinkle in your father’s eye

A

not even born

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2
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fly the nest

A

leave home to live independently

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3
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a real chip off the old block

A

similar in personlaity to one of his parents or and older family member

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4
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run in the family

A

a lot of people in the family have that characteristic

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5
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nearest and dearest

A

your family

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6
Q

live in each other’s pockets

A

do everything together

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7
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go back a long way

A

have known each other a long time

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8
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not give you the time of the day

A

refuse to speak to you because they think they’re better than you or they don’t like you

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9
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have the ear of

A

the person is ready to listen to your views and ideas

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10
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have friends in high places

A

know with important or famous people

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11
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rub shoulders with

A

spend time with sb

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12
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through thick and thin

A

through good and bad situations

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13
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a tower/pillar of strength

A

someone who supports you a lot in difficult situation

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