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This flashcard set helps university-level English learners master idioms, focusing on expressions, phrases, and their meanings. Examples include "variety is the spice of life," "up in arms about," and "under someone's thumb." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to reverse the query mode for versatile practice. Ideal for advanced learners, travelers, and students, these vocabulary flashcards enhance fluency and comprehension, making them a valuable tool for anyone aiming to improve their English proficiency.

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so is only human

used for saying someone has been weak in the ways most people are weak and should not be blamed for their behaviour

set your heart on

decide that you want sth very much

six of one (and) half of a dozen of the other

used for saying that two things are equally good or bad

speak volumes

provide a lot of information, especially in an indirect way

split hairs

argue or qorry about very small details or differences that are not important

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

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

a very small amount that will not have much effect

a home from home

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

a place where you feel as relaxed as you do in your own home

a leopard can't change its spots

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

used for saying that so will never change their behaviour or character

a sight for sore eyes

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

so or sth that you are very pleased to see

a stitch in time (saves nine)

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

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)

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

very close (to)

Anchilles' heel

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

a weak feature of someone or sth that could cause failure or be attacked

add fuel to the fire

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

make a bad situation worse

all in good time

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

used for telling so to wait for sth and not try to make you hurry

all mod cons

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

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

be on the same wavelenght

understand the way other person thinks because you often have the same ideas and opinions they do

before your time

used for saying that sth happened or existed before you were born or before you lived or worked somewhere

below/under par

below the usual or expected standard

big mouth

used as a criticism of so when they say things they should not

blot on the landscape

sth that makes a place look less attractive, for example an ugly building

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on the town

spending the evening enjoying yourself in bars, clubs, etc.

out of this world

extremely good or impressive

pride of place

in the place that is most central or important

pull (a few) strings

use your influence in order to get sth you want or to help so, especially when this is unfair

put sth in perspective

provide a sensible way of judging how good, bad, important, etc. something is in comparison with other things

quick/slow on the uptake

taking a very short/long time to understand or realize sth

red tape

documents, rules or processes that cause delays

reinvent the wheel

waste time and effort trying to do sth that so esle has already done well

round the bend

crazy

satellite town

town or lose to and depends on a larger city

so is only human

used for saying someone has been weak in the ways most people are weak and should not be blamed for their behaviour

set your heart on

decide that you want sth very much

six of one (and) half of a dozen of the other

used for saying that two things are equally good or bad

speak volumes

provide a lot of information, especially in an indirect way

split hairs

argue or qorry about very small details or differences that are not important

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

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