Health and Well-being Idioms Flashcard

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"You are what you eat" - Contextual meaning?

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Sarah reminded her friend who complained about feeling sluggish after a week of fast food.

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Pull an all-nighter

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Jessica had to pull an all-nighter to finish her research paper that was due the next morning.

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Burn the candle at both ends

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Michelle needs to stop burning the candle at both ends; working full-time while taking night classes is affecting her health.

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Out of shape

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After months of inactivity, Carlos found himself out of shape and struggling to climb a single flight of stairs.

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Strike a balance

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Lisa needs to strike a balance between her career ambitions and spending time with her family.

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A lot on someone's plate

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With final exams, part-time job, and family responsibilities, Sophia has a lot on her plate right now.

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Fit as a fiddle

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Despite being 82 years old, my grandfather is still fit as a fiddle and goes hiking every weekend.

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Let the cat out of the bag

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Jenna let the cat out of the bag by accidentally revealing the surprise party plans.

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Under the weather

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Tom felt under the weather after staying up all night to watch movies.

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The ball is in your court

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Now that I’ve sent the invitation, the ball is in your court.