Wordskills unit 45A Flashcards
1
Q
consider everything that could happen in a situation
A
think sth through
2
Q
a lot of anger and worry about sth unimportant
A
a storm in a teacup
3
Q
INF be sensitive about or feel offended by sth, as a result of sth that happened in the past
A
have a chip on your shoulder
4
Q
refuse to do sth or change your mind about sth
A
dig your heels in / dig in your heels
5
Q
INF have a very difficult task or job to do
A
have your work cut out
6
Q
face a difficult situation in a very direct and confident way
A
take the bull by the horns
7
Q
stay where you are, without taking any action
A
sit tight
8
Q
make a mistake that many people make
A
fall into the trap (of doing sth)
9
Q
take action as a result of a decision, advice or information
A
act on sth / act upon sth
