Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
all brawn and no brain |
Someone who is physically very strong but not very intelligent
|
|
all sizzle and no steak |
Someone who turns out to be disappointing, after a promotional campaign which led us to expect something better
|
|
all things to all people |
please or satisfy everyone
|
|
armchair critic |
someone who gives advice based on theory rather than practice
|
|
armchair traveller |
Someone who reads books or watches TV programmes about other places and countries, but doesn't actually travel anywhere
|
|
behind the times |
old-fashioned ideas and does not keep up with modern life in general.
|
|
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth |
is born into a very rich family.
|
|
call a spade a spade |
openly and truthfully about something, especially difficult matters.
|
|
couch potato |
spending a lot of time sitting and watching television
|
|
dog in the manger |
stops others from enjoying something he/she cannot use or doesn't want
|
|
down to earth |
not a dreamer but a realistic and practical person
|
|
dressed to kill |
wearing very fashionable or glamorous clothes intended to attract attention.
|
|
eager beaver |
The term eager beaver refers to a person who is hardworking and enthusiastic, sometimes considered overzealous.
|
|
fast talker |
A person who speaks quickly and easily
|
|
fresh as a daisy |
lively and attractive, in a clean and fresh way.
|
|
full of the milk of human kindness |
naturally kind and compassionate to others.
|
|
fur coat and no knickers |
A person who tries to appear distinguished but has no real class
|
|
happy-go-lucky |
you are cheerful and carefree all the time.
|
|
hard as nails |
unsentimental and shows no sympathy.
|
|
thick skin >< thin skin |
the ability to accept criticism, insults, etc. without becoming upset |
