Idiomatic Expression Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

Extremely happy or delighted.
Thrilled, ecstatic, elated

A

To be over the moon

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2
Q

She was… moon when she received her PMP certification after months of hard work.

A

over the

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3
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To reveal a secret or disclose information.
Let slip, reveal, disclose, blurt out

A

To spill the beans

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4
Q

The manager accidentally … the … about the upcoming merger during lunch.

A

spilled
beans

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5
Q

To go to bed, to go to sleep.
Turn in, crash( informal), get some rest

A

To hit the sack

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6
Q

After the long networking event, I was exhausted and ready to … the …

A

hit
sack

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7
Q

Permanently, forever
Once and for all

A

For good

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8
Q

She moved to Canada for… after completing her MBA.

A

good

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9
Q

Used to acknowledge someone’s point of view as reasonable.
That makes sense, reasonable enough.

A

Fair enough

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10
Q

if you’d rather prioritize deliverables before marketing, that’s …

A

fair enough

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11
Q

Polite way to say “ no”
Unfortunately not, regretfully no

A

I’m afraid not

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12
Q

Do we have any spare laptops available?
I’m …, they’re all in use.

A

afraid not

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