Unit 37 Flashcards

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1
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be a nightmare

A

be terrible

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2
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take your eye off the ball

A

lose concentration

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3
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sweep sth under the carpet

A

hide what happened

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4
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make a pig’s ear of sth

A

do sth very badly

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5
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lose your touch

A

lose your previous skill

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6
Q

a slap in the face

A

hurtful; upsetting

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8
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in the cold light of day

A

later, when feeling calmer

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9
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lose the plot

A

go crazy

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10
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put your nose out of joint

A

upset or offend sb by getting she they want

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11
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be in over your head

A

in a difficult situation

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12
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in a tight corner/spot

A

in a difficult position

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13
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can’t see the wood for the trees

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be unable to understand a situation because you are too involved in it

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14
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pull the rug from under your feet

A

do sth that causes difficulties for you, or suddenly taken away help or support from you

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15
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settle a score

A

punish sb for sth they do in the past and that you cannot forgive

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16
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a chapter of accidents

A

a series of unlucky events