Expressions and Phrases

Front

Think that a problem is caused by a particular thing.

Back

Put (something) down to.

Front

Close one eye for a short time.

Back

Wink.

Front

Tell people something secret, often without intending to.

Back

Give (something) away.

Front

Cause surprise.

Back

Raise eyebrows.

Front

Represent something.

Back

Denote.

Front

Couldn’t hold a straight face.

Back

Expression used when someone cannot stop themselves from laughing or smiling.

Front

Easier said than done.

Back

Expression used to describe something that is easy to talk about but hard to accomplish.

Front

all over the place

Back

In a state of disorder or confusion.

Front

attribute (something)

Back

To regard something as being caused by someone or something.

Front

to flick through (something)

Back

To quickly look through the pages of a book, magazine, etc.