Week 3 Idioms Flashcards
What is an idiom?
A common, cultural, non-literal saying; A figure of speech
What is a Cliche?
An overused phrase which has lost impact over time
What does figurative mean?
Figurative represents meaning metaphorically; not by literal difinitions
What does Literal mean?
Literal is a word or phrase used according to its strict definition
Take for granted
to understand to be true, to assume something will always be the way it is
take exception to
to find fault with; to speak against
take in stride
to accept good or bad luck and continue on
take a back seat
to accept a lower position; be second to something
take off one’s hat to
to praise or to respect someone
take its toll
to cause loss or damage
take to the woods
to run away and hide
take the bull by the horns
take action and not care about the risks
take the words out of one’s mouth
to say what someone else was just going to say
take it easy
to act or go carefully or slowly
up the creek without a paddle
having trouble or difficulty and being unable to do anything about it
up for grabs
available for anyone to try and get for the taking
up one’s sleeve
kept secretly ready for the right time when needed