W Series Flashcards
Warts and all
Something as it is without
concealing the bad parts.
Wash one’s dirty linen in public.
To discuss unpleasant private
affairs in the presence.
Wash one’s hands of something
To absolve oneself of
responsibility or future
involvement.
Washout
A failure where no effort has
been made.
Wear and tear.
Naturally occurring damage
from normal use of an item.
Welcome with open arms
Welcome warmly
Well off
Wealthy - well provided for.
Wet blanket
A person or thing that dampens enthusiasm or enjoyment.
Wheeler dealer
An unscrupulous person with an eye for a quick profit who
operates without regard for
others.
Whip round
An impromptu collection of
money from a group of people.
Whipping boy
One who is blamed for the faults of others. (Similar to scapegoat)
Whistle for it
A statement that implies you will not give a person something that he wants
White-collar work
Office work
Wild goose chase
A hopeless quest.
Win hands down
Win easily, with little effort.
Without batting an eyelid
Act calmly without showing signs of distress when something bad happens.
Wolf in sheep’s
clothing
A dangerous person pretending to be harmless. A person who appears to be different to the way he really is.
Wooden spoon
Said to be the prize for person
or team that comes last in a
competition.
Work cut out for
us
Refers to there being a lot to do.
Worth his salt
Competent.
Wrong end of the stick
To misinterpret a situation.
Wreak havoc
To cause a lot of trouble with
something; to ruin or damage
something
