English Vocabulary : Talking at the table

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Open up

Back

speak more easily than usual, particularly about worries or problems

Front

The … one e.g. the funny one, the wise one

Back

a label for person describing a particular prominent characteristic they have

Front

A pinch of salt

Back

don’t believe everything you’re told

Front

Children should be seen and not heard

Back

an old-fashioned phrase meaning children should be quiet and behave well

Front

A mixed bag

Back

something that has good and bad aspects

Front

Culture shock

Back

an uncertain feeling when in a new and different environment