WorksheetsDestination C1C2 idioms database
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A very small amount that will not have much effect
A place where you feel as relaxed as you do in your own home
Used for saying that someone will never change their behavior or character
Someone or something that you are very pleased to see
it is better to act or deal with problems immediately, because if you wait and dealwith them later, things will get worse and the problems will take longer to deal with
very close to
all modern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable
a natural event that cannot be controlled or prevented by humans, especially one that causes a lot of damage, such as an earthquake or a flood:
with nothing to do: vô công rồi nghề
do it immediately without stopping to think about it:
have a high social position and be rich from birth
easy to understand each other and they tend to agree, because they share similar interests or opinions.
Sth happened or existed before you were born or were old enough to remember it:
worse than usual, or below the expected standard:
If someone is or has a big mouth, they often say things that are meant to be kept secret:
something such as an ugly building that spoils a pleasant view
be new and different, change a situation by doing sth different from what most people usually do or have done in the past
ignore a problem or an unpleasant situation and hope that it will disappear
change your opinion or attititude completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage:
used for saying that something always happens or someone always does something despite bad weather or difficult conditions: whatever happens:
a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life
waste time feeling upset about something bad that has happened and cannot be changed
do because of a sudden feeling that you must have or do something
having a long period of difficulty finding work and earning money
never do something because you think it is wrong; say that you will definitely not allow or accept something
do what you feel is right in a particular situation although you are not certain; go straigth forward
for ever, permanently:
for now
take control or advantage over a person or situation
not understand a situation correctly:
understand the general, basic meaning of what someone is saying:
do, get, have what you want
promise:
avoid or not do something that you usually do
Share the cost of something with someone so that you each pay 50%
If success goes to your head, it makes you think that you are better or more important than you really are
accept something bad without complaining:
change your opinion or the way you feel about something or decide not to do something you were planning to do:
have nothing to do; have more time available than you need
be ready to think quickly in a situation and react to things that you are not expecting: be able to make sensible decisions
hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else:
Used for saying that you are happy to be back in your own home
a very long time:
Used for saying that someone is annoyed, angry / pleased with you
at the last possible moment; just in time to prevent something bad happening
In an area in the countryside that is far from a town or city:
Used for saying that you cannot choose between two things or actions because they are equal
manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing:
make sure someone knows what is happening, esp. in a situation that is quickly changing:
keep (something) secret
Try to be as rich successful as your neighbors
said to tell someone to stop being so angry or upset
be very annoyed because you have made a mistake, missed an opportunity
be very small or young
Be very familiar with; know everything about a subject:
have a lot of experience and can judge people and situations well:
best or most modern example of something:
be honest about your feelings and intentions, tell people exactly what you’re thinking or what you are Intending to do
allow someone or something to live or die naturally, Or develop without trying to influence it:
do or say something or shout that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy:
leave a person or a situation alone if they might cause you trouble
very similar, especially in appearance:
do not know where you are:
be without any obvious reasonable explanation:
without a home:
enjoying yourself by going to places of entertainment in a town or city:
more than what is considered normal or suitable
use your influence to get something you want or to help someone especially when this is unfair
compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged:
understand things easily/with difficulty:
He's a little slow on the uptake, so you may have to repeat the instructions a few times.
crazy
used for saying someone has been weak in the ways most people are weak and should not be blamed for their behavior
argue about small details or differences that aren't important of something
follow a longer path than the usual one because it is more attractive
tell someone in authority about bad things that someone else has done because you want them to be punished
recently, a few days ago:
large sum/amount
completely controlled by sb else
angry and complaining about sth
said to emphasize that doing many different things, or often changing what you do, makes life interesting
