VOCABULARY ANIMAL IDIOMS Flashcards

1
Q

The grunt work

A
  • the hardest part
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2
Q

like water off a duck´s back

A

nothing affects you

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3
Q

like a fish out of water

A

out of your comfort zone

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4
Q

the lion´s share

A

the best part

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5
Q

with your tail between your legs

A

ashamed

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6
Q

a dark horse

A

an unexpected winner

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7
Q

Don´t count your chickens (before they hatch)

A

anticipate something without knowing

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8
Q

Someone´s bark is worse than her bite

A

looks aggresive but it isn´t the case

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9
Q

i smell a rat

A

suspect something

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10
Q

kill two birds with one stone

A

to succeed inn achieving two things in a single action

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