Unit 46 Flashcards
1
Q
win your spur
A
do sth to show that he deserves a particular position and has the skills needed for it
2
Q
be riding high
A
be very successful
3
Q
come up trumps
A
have completed an activity successfully or produced a good result
4
Q
on a roll
A
have a successful period
5
Q
go down a storm
A
be very popular
6
Q
ahead of the game
A
know more about the most recent developments than the people or companies with whom they are competing
7
Q
go down like a lead balloon
A
do not receive any liking
8
Q
a paper tiger
A
country or organisation which seems strong but is actually weak
9
Q
double whammy
A
two bad things happening at the same time
10
Q
couldn’t cut the mustard
A
couldn’t deal with any difficulties or problems
11
Q
be built on sand
A
be not firmly established
