idioms
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 06.06.2017 / 06.06.2017 |
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stick to your guns
refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people
stop dead in your tracks
suddenly stop
take stock (of)
spend some time thinking about the situation you are in before you decide what to do next
take the scenic route
follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive
tell tales
tell so in authorty about bad things that so else has done, because you want them to be punished
the edge over
an advantage that makes so or sth more successful than other people or things
the luck of the draw
used for saying people have limited control over what life brings them
the powers that be
the people who control a situation
the tools of the trade
the skills and equipment that you need in order to do your job
throw the book at so
punish so very severely
tidy sum/amount
large sum/amount
turn over a new leaf
change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
under so's thumb
completey controlled by so else
up in arms about
angry and complaining about sth
variety is the spice of life
used for saying that different experienes and situations make life enjoyable or interesting
a drop in the ocean
a very small amount that will not have much effect
a home from home
a place where you feel as relaxed as you do in your own home
a leopard can't change its spots
used for saying that so will never change their behaviour or character
a sight for sore eyes
so or sth that you are very pleased to see
a stitch in time (saves nine)
used for saying that it is better to solve a problem now, rahter than leave it until later when it may be more difficult to deal with
a stone's throw (away/from)
very close (to)
Anchilles' heel
a weak feature of someone or sth that could cause failure or be attacked
add fuel to the fire
make a bad situation worse
all in good time
used for telling so to wait for sth and not try to make you hurry
all mod cons
all mondern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable
an act of God
an event such as a flood, lightning or an earthquake that is produced by natural forces, and that people have no control over
as the crow flies
in a straight line (used for measuring distance)
at a loose end
with nothing in particular to do
at the drop of a hat
immediately or in a way that shows that you have no doubts about doing sth
be born with a silver spoon in your mouth
have advantages because you come from a rich family
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