Idioms / phrasal verbs / vocabularay (C2) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What does "the best of both worlds" mean?

That there are only benefits

Very briefly, giving on the main points

in a nutshell

neither coming nor goining

see you on the other side

your mother wears army boots

To destroy all ways of going back to a previous situation

burn your bridges / boats

If a situation is .... , it means that things aren't perfect.

not all roses / not a bed of roses

An idiom that means: No longer in a position to be considered for something

out of the frame

What phrase means "mutual concessions and compromises" ?

give and take

back and forth

now and then

push and pull

A synonym of "extremely brave" ?

intrepid

wholehearted

vicious

reticent

Who has the film ______ to Marvel?

the film rights

Happening or done at the particular moment that it was expected to happen or be done: _____ __ time.

right on time (or "dead / bang on time")

To be "(as) right as rain" means...

to feel healthy or well again

If what you do is morally and legally correct, you are in ___ _____

in the right

In Spain, are you "within your rights" to refuse to get vaccinated against Covid 19?

Yes ( = legally allowed to do)

To "make all the right noises" means...

to say the things you are expected to say, sometimes when you do not mean them

If something is "right under your nose", it means...

to be in a place that you can clearly see

If you think someone deserves the punishment given you can say it ______ them _____.

it serves (someone) right

If something is in the correct position it is the right ___ _____.

the right way round / up

__ ______, it should be my turn next. (if the situation was fair)

by rights

When was the last time you ate humble pie?

eat humble pie = to admit you were wrong

Explain a personal experience in which you were left with egg on your face?

have egg on your face = look stupid because of something you've done

What is something in the last year that has sold like hotcakes?

go / sell like hotcakes = to be bought quickly and in large numbers

The police officer forced the suspect to s____ the b____ about their plan to rob the bank

spill the beans

What is something you have recent *taken with a pinch / grain of salt* ?

= to understand something is likely to be untrue or incorrect

Use "sweeten the pill" in a sentence

= to make something bad seem less unpleasant

"Tomorrow's meeting is not important, I have b_____ ____ to fry"

have bigger (other) fish to fry = something more important to do

Complete the phrase: "Don't put all your _____ in one ______ , because if your success depends on only one thing, it may go wrong"

put all your eggs in one basket

Work has been busy and I have a lot o_ m_ p____ at the moment.

on my plate

I love school and getting great marks is just the i____ on the c___ !

icing on the cake (something makes a good situation even better)

Complete the phrase: "I'm not sure. I think it's t____ ___ __ if they'll make a new Marvel movie"

touch and go = an uncertain situation.

Complete the phrase: "I prefer people who t__ ___ ____ and always do what is expected of them"

Toe the line = to do what you are expected to do without causing trouble for anyone:

Have you ever had to *face the music* for something you'd done? Explain your answer.

*to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done*

Do you *get carried away* at birthday parties? Give an example.

*to become so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do*

Who do you know is *in line with* your attitude to life?

*similar to, or at the same level as something*

Complete the phrase: "No one could change his mind. He was d___ ___ __ going to the Casino on Friday"

Dead set on = to be very determined to do or have something

What is the most you've ever "forked out" for a meal?

*to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly*

What would be a *hefty* fine for littering?

*large in amount, size, force, etc...*

What is something that "gets on your goat" ?

*Something that annoys you very much*

What does "downturn" mean?

A reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country's economic activity

What does "downfall" mean?

The sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health

What does "windfall" mean?

An amount of money that you win or receive unexpectedly

What does "outfall" mean?

The place where water or liquid waste comes out of a pipe

What does "upturn" mean? (as a noun)

An improvement or a change to a higher level or value (commonly used in economics)

What does "framework" mean?

A supporting structure around which something can be built

What does "unwary" mean?

Not conscious of or careful about possible risks and dangers

An inveterate liar, gambler, etc. Is someone who...

Someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it

What does "discerning" mean?

Showing good judgment, especially about style and quality

What does "weary" mean?

Very tired

What phrasal verb means "to be or become popular or friendly with someone"? eg: "He tried to ... the cool kids"

Get / be in with

Hang out with

Tag along with

Make up with

What idiom can you use to mean "living in very comfortable conditions because you have a lot of money"?

In the lap of luxury

What is a "culture vulture"?

Someone who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc.

What does "on a shoestring" mean?

With a very small amount of money.

What does "rough it" mean?

To live without comforts.

What idiom means "in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns"?

Off the beaten track / path

What does "the rest is history" mean?

Everything that happened since then is well known:

When something is likely to happen it is __ ___ _____ .

on the cards

What idiom means "to gradually become worse"?

Go downhill

What does "fall into place" mean?

Happen in a satisfactory way without problems OR When events or details become easy to understand.

What idiom means "something that happens completely unexpected"?

Out of the blue

An idiom that means to do something in a different way in order to make it more interesting.

Ring the changes (on)

What does "a change of heart" mean?

Change your feelings or opinion about something