Unit 37 Flashcards
be a nightmare
be terrible
take your eye off the ball
lose concentration
sweep sth under the carpet
hide what happened
make a pig’s ear of sth
do sth very badly
lose your touch
lose your previous skill
a slap in the face
hurtful; upsetting
in the cold light of day
later, when feeling calmer
lose the plot
go crazy
put your nose out of joint
upset or offend sb by getting she they want
be in over your head
in a difficult situation
in a tight corner/spot
in a difficult position
can’t see the wood for the trees
be unable to understand a situation because you are too involved in it
pull the rug from under your feet
do sth that causes difficulties for you, or suddenly taken away help or support from you
settle a score
punish sb for sth they do in the past and that you cannot forgive
