IDIOM FLASHCARD

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What does 'giving someone the cold shoulder' mean?

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To ignore someone or show indifference.

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What does the idiom 'chew the fat' mean?

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To chat or talk for a long time.

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'two-faced'?

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They are deceitful or insincere, showing different sides to different people.

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What does 'big cheese' refer to?

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An important or influential person in a company or organization.

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What does 'throw in the towel' mean?

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To give up or admit defeat.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'cut the mustard' mean?

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To meet expectations or requirements.

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What does 'the apple of someone's eye' mean?

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Someone who is cherished or adored.

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What does 'couch potato' refer to?

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A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching TV.

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What does 'jump through hoops' mean?

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To go through a lot of effort or obstacles to achieve something.