Share CAE Ready for Advanced Unit 4 Body idioms
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What does 'cover someone's back' mean?
take action to protect someone from criticism, blame or legal problems
You need to ___ before you can ___
You need to WALK before you can RUN = learn the basics before doing more advanced things
He's _____ himself because he didn't accept a really good job offer
Kick yourself = be annoyed because you made a mistake or missed an opportunity
What does 'get your head down' mean?
Concentrate on the task in hand
Have the _____ for something, e.g. being a soldier, go bungee jumping
Have the STOMACH for something = be determined enough to do something risky, dangerous or unpleasant
Can you ___ an eye on the baby for me while I'm out?
KEEP an eye on someone = watch over or look after
The Girl Guides' motto is 'Always lend a ____'
Lend a HAND = help
He ___ into the job and had soon improved the company's prospects
LEAP in(to) something = start something with great enthusiasm
