Intermediate Deck 3

Total: 20 cards

Not studied
Done

on thin ice

idiom

Unreviewed

precariously close to something that is dangerous or involves risks
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break a leg

idiom

Unreviewed

used to wish someone good luck, especially before a show or presentation
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rain or shine

idiom

Unreviewed

something will continue to happen without being affected by any situation
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a long shot

idiom

Unreviewed

something done or said that has a very small chance of being successful or accurate
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boil down to

idiom

Unreviewed

to be the most important reason or basic part of something
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free as a bird

idiom

Unreviewed

the feeling of being carefree or living without obligations
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come to mind

idiom

Unreviewed

the state of suddenly remembering or thinking about someone or something
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with a bang

idiom

Unreviewed

to start, end, or return in a very exciting, very successful, or very sudden way
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let it go

idiom

Unreviewed

to forget or stop worrying about something; to choose not to react to an action or remark
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Take it easy.

idiom

Unreviewed

to rest, relax, or be calm
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leap of faith

idiom

Unreviewed

to take a risk in doing or believing in something without having a rational reason or fully knowing the possible outcome
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smart cookie

idiom

Unreviewed

an intelligent person
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poker face

idiom

Unreviewed

a facial expression that does not show what one is thinking or feeling
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have a sweet tooth

idiom

Unreviewed

to have a great liking for foods that are sugary or taste sweet
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black sheep of the family

idiom

Unreviewed

to be different from and not approved by the other members of the group, usually used in the context of a family
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miss the point

idiom

Unreviewed

to fail to understand what is important
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from rags to riches

idiom

Unreviewed

to go from being poor to having a lot of money
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give someone a break

idiom

Unreviewed

to not be too critical with a person given particular circumstances; to stop criticizing or ridiculing someone
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loose ends

idiom

Unreviewed

something that has not been completed or correctly done
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on the right track

idiom

Unreviewed

to do something correctly or well
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