Week 8 Flashcards

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1
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To swap horses in midstream

A

To change one’s mind

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2
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To cool one’s heels

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To be kept waiting

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3
Q

A red herring

A

Something diverts attention

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4
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Sour grapes

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To disparage what you cannot have

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